Manufacturing · Pleasant Prairie, WI

Calumet Diversified Meats INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Calumet Diversified Meats INC. ranks #29,667 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty88% serious
$12,110
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#29,667
of 99,447 penalized employers

Calumet Diversified Meats INC. in Pleasant Prairie, WI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,110. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Calumet Diversified Meats INC. 5 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 1.6 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,667 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Graphic Packaging International, INC in Oroville, CA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $12,110 in current penalties.

1.6
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#29,667
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 67/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Calumet Diversified Meats INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Calumet Diversified Meats INC. runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$12,110 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Calumet Diversified Meats INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0011.322.533.845.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARVCO CONTAINER CORP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 34KIRKHILL MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 39EDELBROCK FOUNDRY LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20FONTRICK DOOR, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17ROSE PACKING COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5WESTERN MILLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6VFP, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7GERBER PRODUCTS COMP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6SENSIBLE CLOSET COMP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 27WEIDMANN ELECTRICAL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3HOWSER STEEL INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 43DANONE US, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2JBS FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18PHYTOGENX, INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17VOESTALPINE AUTOMOTI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14BLUE CHIP GROUP INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18TRIPLE DIAMOND PLAST…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14ACOUSTICAL SHEETMETA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12ADAM METAL PRODUCTS …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16PITTSBURGH GLASS WOR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3Calumet Diversified …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8
Calumet Diversified Meats INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Calumet Diversified Meats INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Calumet Diversified Meats INC. ranks #13,666 at $12,110 current penalty.

How Calumet Diversified Meats INC. Compares

Calumet Diversified Meats INC.'s 1.60 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2014-09-11

Last Inspection

2023-05-24

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,422

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.6 violations per visit. That's $2,422 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$18,070

Current Penalty Amount

$12,110

Penalty Reduction

33.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,960 from the initial assessment of $18,070. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Calumet Diversified Meats INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Calumet Diversified Meats INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $12,110 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,422 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Calumet Diversified Meats INC., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calumet Diversified Meats INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Calumet Diversified Meats INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 5 inspections, including 7 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 Calumet Diversified Meats INC. have?
Calumet Diversified Meats INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,110.
How many OSHA inspections has Calumet Diversified Meats INC. had?
Calumet Diversified Meats INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-09-11 and the most recent on 2023-05-24. This averages 1.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Calumet Diversified Meats INC.?
Calumet Diversified Meats INC. has been assessed $12,110 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,070 (a 33.0% reduction).
Does Calumet Diversified Meats INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Calumet Diversified Meats INC. has 7 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 Calumet Diversified Meats INC. operate in?
Calumet Diversified Meats INC. 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 Calumet Diversified Meats INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Calumet Diversified Meats INC. ranks #29,667 (the upper 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 Calumet Diversified Meats INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Calumet Diversified Meats INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,110 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Graphic Packaging International, INC in Oroville, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $12,110 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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