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Inspection outcome
Opened: February 28, 2024 · Closed: October 21, 2024
Serious citation issued

OSHA cited the employer for at least one Serious violation.

Safety inspection · Planned (Programmed) · Comprehensive — entire establishment

Violations10
Serious+9
Initial penalty$31,800
Current penalty$9,600
Accidents0
Duration236d
Summary

What happened in this inspection

On February 28, 2024, OSHA opened 107279 - Isd 813 - Lincoln High School’s inspection #347322901 at LAKE CITY, Minnesota. The case was administratively closed on October 21, 2024, 236 days after opening.

OSHA cited the employer for 10 violations totaling $9,600 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $31,800. Of those, 9 were classified as Serious or worse.

Breakdown by classification
10violations total
Serious990%

A Serious violation is one where there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result, and the employer knew (or should have known) of the hazard. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. The majority of OSHA citations fall into this category.

Other-than-serious110%

An Other-than-serious violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but probably would not cause death or serious physical harm. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. Often involves recordkeeping or procedural lapses.

Citations

Citations issued in this inspection

10citations issued
$9,600current penalty
↓ $22,200total reduction
Look up on OSHA.gov
Serious
Citation #01001
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$3,000
Current$1,500reduced by $1,500
Serious
Citation #01002
29 CFR 1910.30(a)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$3,000
Current$1,500reduced by $1,500
Serious
Citation #01003
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$3,000
Current$1,500reduced by $1,500
Serious
Citation #01004
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$4,200
Current$0reduced by $4,200
Serious
Citation #01005
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$4,200
Current$0reduced by $4,200
Serious
Citation #01006
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$4,200
Current$0reduced by $4,200
Serious
Citation #01007
29 CFR 1910.151(c)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$3,000
Current$1,500reduced by $1,500
Serious
Citation #01008
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$4,200
Current$2,100reduced by $2,100
Serious
Citation #01009
29 CFR 1910.242(b)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$1,800
Current$900reduced by $900

Standard codes link to the regulation text on OSHA.gov. The text describes the rule itself; the specific findings of this inspection appear above. To see OSHA’s official record of this inspection, search activity number 347322901 at OSHA Establishment Search.

Reference

About OSHA inspections

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts inspections under several triggers: programmed targeting of high-hazard industries, employee complaints, workplace accidents, fatalities, and follow-ups to prior citations.

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Citations

Each citation specifies a section of 29 CFR, a severity tier, and a proposed penalty. Employers can contest citations through OSHA’s informal conference or before the OSH Review Commission.

Open vs closed

An open case has not yet been administratively closed — citations may follow or the case may close without action.

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Current vs initial penalty

Initial penalty is the proposed amount at citation. Current penalty is the post-conference / settlement figure on file today.

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Trigger types

A = Accident, B = Complaint, H = Programmed, F = Follow-up. See the glossary for all codes.

About this inspection

OSHA classified this as Planned (Programmed) — a programmed (planned) inspection, typically targeting high-hazard industries.

Sources

Cross-check with OSHA directly

This page draws from the OSHA Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) via the DOL Open Data Portal. For the authoritative record, look up activity number 347322901 directly: