Transportation & Warehousing · Tiptonville, TN

Cargill, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cargill, INC. ranks #31,895 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty88% serious
$11,200
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#31,895
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cargill, INC. in Tiptonville, TN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,200. 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, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,895 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 Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, C.H. Robinson Company in Des Plaines, IL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $11,200 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#31,895
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Cargill, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cargill, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$11,200 Bottom 32% least affordable more affordable than 32% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Cargill, INC..

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Cargill, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Cargill, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Cargill, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,411 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($11,200 assessed).

How Cargill, INC. Compares

Cargill, INC.'s 2.67 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-06-07

Last Inspection

2013-06-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,733

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $3,733 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

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

$20,100

Current Penalty Amount

$11,200

Penalty Reduction

44.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,900 from the initial assessment of $20,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Cargill, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cargill, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 8 3.2
Total Penalty $11,200 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,733 $3,295

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cargill, INC., both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,200 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Cargill, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Cargill, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Cargill, INC. have?
Cargill, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Cargill, INC. had?
Cargill, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-07 and the most recent on 2013-06-26. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cargill, INC.?
Cargill, INC. has been assessed $11,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,100 (a 44.3% reduction).
Does Cargill, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Cargill, 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 Cargill, INC. operate in?
Cargill, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493130). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cargill, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cargill, INC. ranks #31,895 (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 Cargill, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Cargill, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $11,200 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, C.H. Robinson Company in Des Plaines, IL is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $11,200 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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