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Cargill Animal Nutrition

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cargill Animal Nutrition has a average safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty0% serious
$15,355
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#23,596
of 100,495 penalized employers

Cargill Animal Nutrition in Kansas City, KS has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,355. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cargill Animal Nutrition 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. 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, Jay & Kay Manufacturing LLC in Croswell, MI is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $15,350 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
77%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Cargill Animal Nutrition compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cargill Animal Nutrition sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$15,355 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Cargill Animal Nutrition

The federal enforcement record for Cargill Animal Nutrition in Kansas City, KS includes 3 OSHA inspections and 4 violations, translating to 1.33 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $17,650 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $15,355 - a 13.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $5,118. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-06-18 to 2016-03-29, a window of roughly 3 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-06-18

Last Inspection

2016-03-29

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,118

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $5,118 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$17,650

Current Penalty Amount

$15,355

Penalty Reduction

13.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,295 from the initial assessment of $17,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Cargill Animal Nutrition compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cargill Animal Nutrition Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 4 7.8
Total Penalty $15,355 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,118 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cargill Animal Nutrition safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cargill Animal Nutrition's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Cargill Animal Nutrition have? ▼
Cargill Animal Nutrition has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,355.
How many OSHA inspections has Cargill Animal Nutrition had? ▼
Cargill Animal Nutrition has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-06-18 and the most recent on 2016-03-29. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cargill Animal Nutrition? ▼
Cargill Animal Nutrition has been assessed $15,355 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,650 (a 13.0% reduction).
What industry does Cargill Animal Nutrition operate in? ▼
Cargill Animal Nutrition operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311119). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Cargill Animal Nutrition's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cargill Animal Nutrition's total OSHA penalty of $15,355 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jay & Kay Manufacturing LLC in Croswell, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $15,350 in current penalties.

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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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