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Manufacturing · Dayton, OR

Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC ranks #99,434 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty57% serious
$50
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#99,434
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC in Dayton, OR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $50. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #99,434 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, American Metal Processing CO in Warren, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $63 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#99,434
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC runs well below peers (0.00x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$50 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 100% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.111.321.531.741.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBUMBLE BEE FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10UNIVERSAL PURE COLD …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SEMINOLE PRECAST MAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ND PAPER INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DELTA OIL MILL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 40INTERNATIONAL AUTOMO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13BAUER COMPRESSORS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BIMBO BAKERIES USA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PERKINS & MARIE CALL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ADMP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15KNAUF INSULATION, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BAE INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19CARO NUT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GOOD OLD DAYS FOODS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22SUPERIOR ROLL FORMIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5IDAHO TIMBER OF BOIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13BAKERY FEEDS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AEROLITE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CUSTOM POLY BAG, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6INTEGRATED ILLUMINAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Ben's Custom Meat Pr…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC is the #35,241 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($50).

How Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC Compares

Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC's 2.33 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.00x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-01-13

Last Inspection

2014-06-06

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $17 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$165

Current Penalty Amount

$50

Penalty Reduction

69.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $115 from the initial assessment of $165. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $50 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($50 here).

Marshall Ruby INC $50 MD J Aragon Fashion Cutting Services $50 CA Allied MFG CO $63 MI CDRS LLC $63 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Bumble Bee Foods LLC 3 insp. Santa Fe Springs, CA Universal Pure Cold Storage, LLC 3 insp. Lincoln, NE Seminole Precast Manufacturing, INC. 3 insp. Macon, GA ND Paper INC. 3 insp. Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Marshall Ruby INC
Frostburg, MD
4 inspections $50
J Aragon Fashion Cutting Services
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $50
Allied MFG CO
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $63
CDRS LLC
Springfield, VA
2 inspections $63
American Metal Processing CO
Warren, MI
2 inspections $63

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC have? ▼
Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $50.
How many OSHA inspections has Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC had? ▼
Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-13 and the most recent on 2014-06-06. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC? ▼
Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC has been assessed $50 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $165 (a 69.7% reduction).
Does Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC has 4 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC operate in? ▼
Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311612). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC ranks #99,434 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ben's Custom Meat Processing LLC's total OSHA penalty of $50 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, American Metal Processing CO in Warren, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $63 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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