182.661 ENFORCEMENT. Subdivision 1. Notice of penalty; contesting a penalty. If, after an inspection or investigation, the commissioner issues a citation under section 182.66, the commissioner shall notify the employer by certified mail of the penalty, if any, proposed to be assessed under section 182.666 and that the employer has 20 calendar days within which […]
182.662 PROCEDURES TO COUNTERACT SERIOUS AND IMMINENT DANGERS. Subdivision 1. Temporary order. If an inspector finds any condition or practice in any place of employment which presents a substantial probability that the condition or practice could result in death or serious physical harm, the inspector shall issue an order, after consultation either by phone or […]
182.6625 HONORING DECEASED WORKERS. At the request of the family of a worker involved in a fatal accident killed while working on a public construction project, the commissioner shall erect a plaque in honor of the deceased worker. The plaque shall be located on the completed project and be reasonably visible to the public. History: […]
182.663 STATISTICS AND RECORD KEEPING. Subdivision 1. Statistics program. In order to further the purposes of this chapter, the commissioner shall develop and maintain an effective program of collection, compilation, and analysis of occupational safety and health statistics. Such programs may cover all employments within the scope of this chapter. The commissioner shall compile accurate […]
182.664 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW BOARD. Subdivision 1. Creation and makeup of board. There is hereby created the Occupational Safety and Health Review Board, consisting of three members to be appointed by the governor. The governor shall designate one member to serve as chair. The review board members shall be chosen so that one […]
182.665 JUDICIAL REVIEW. Any person aggrieved by a final order of the board in a contested case, or by any standard, rule, or order promulgated by the commissioner, is entitled to judicial review thereof in accordance with the applicable provisions of chapter 14. History: 1973 c 732 s 16; 1975 c 271 s 6; 1982 […]
182.666 PENALTIES. Subdivision 1. Willful or repeated violations. Any employer who willfully or repeatedly violates the requirements of section 182.653, or any standard, rule, or order adopted under the authority of the commissioner as provided in this chapter, may be assessed a fine not to exceed $70,000 for each violation. The minimum fine for a […]
182.667 CRIMINAL PENALTIES. Subdivision 1. False statements. Whoever knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained pursuant to this chapter shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a gross misdemeanor and be punished by a fine of not more than $20,000, […]
182.668 PROTECTION OF TRADE SECRETS. Subdivision 1. Registration. Subject to the restrictions on the withholding of information pursuant to Minnesota Rules, part 5205.0010, a manufacturer or employer who believes that all or a part of the information required under section 182.653, subdivision 4a, 4b, 4c, 4e, or 4f or requested under section 182.654, subdivision 10 […]
182.669 DISCRIMINATION. Subdivision 1. Complaints alleging discriminatory acts; private actions. Any employee believed to have been discharged or otherwise discriminated against by any person because the employee has exercised any right authorized under the provisions of sections 182.65 to 182.674, may, within 30 days after the alleged discrimination occurs, file a complaint with the commissioner […]
182.67 ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY. Subdivision 1. Department’s authority; cooperation with other departments. The department has sole authority and responsibility for the administration and enforcement of this chapter. Any other department or official of this state or political subdivision thereof which would in any way affect the administration or enforcement of this chapter shall cooperate and coordinate […]
182.671 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to supersede or in any manner affect the workers’ compensation law of this state. History: 1973 c 732 s 22; 1975 c 359 s 23; 1983 c 216 art 1 s 88; 1983 c 316 s 29
182.672 REPRESENTATION IN CIVIL LITIGATION. The attorney general shall represent the commissioner in all civil actions arising under this chapter. History: 1973 c 732 s 23; 1983 c 216 art 1 s 88; 1983 c 316 s 29
182.673 TRAINING AND EDUCATION. The commissioner shall promulgate rules for the establishment of programs for the education of employers and employees in the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of unsafe or unhealthful working conditions in places of employment covered by this chapter, and consult with and advise employers and employees, and organizations representing employers and employees, […]
182.6731 SAFETY AWARDS. The commissioner may present awards to businesses that have excellent safety records. The award shall be presented jointly to the company and its employees. The commissioner may solicit advice on what businesses shall receive the awards from representatives of labor and business. History: 1990 c 508 s 4
182.674 REPORTS. Subdivision 1. Commissioner reports. The commissioner shall make all reports to the United States Department of Labor which are required by the assistant secretary of labor. Subd. 2. Employer reports. Employers shall make all reports to the commissioner and to the assistant secretary of the United States Department of Labor as are required. […]
182.675 RELATIONSHIP TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. Although not required, an employee or employer may seek to resolve any dispute arising under this chapter through resolution procedures provided by any applicable labor agreement or, if there is no applicable provision of a labor agreement, through a dispute resolution procedure to be developed by the commissioner. The employee […]
182.676 SAFETY COMMITTEES. (a) Every public or private employer of more than 25 employees shall establish and administer a joint labor-management safety committee. (b) Every public or private employer of 25 or fewer employees shall establish and administer a safety committee if: (1) the employer has a lost workday cases incidence rate in the top […]
