Manufacturing · Beardstown, IL

Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation ranks #1,970 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty7% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$94,000
OSHA penalties: 15
Violations cited: 8
OSHA inspections: #1,970
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation in Beardstown, IL has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $94,000. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 1 WHD violation against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 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 Meat Solutions Corporation 8 times over 4 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 1.9 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,970 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 well above peers (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Manufactured Housing Enterprises, INC. in Bryan, OH is another manufacturing employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $93,850 in current penalties.

1.9
violations per inspection: 6.7%
of violations were serious: #1,970
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 78/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (1.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Cargill Meat Solutions…

$94,000
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation runs far above peers (6.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$94,000 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation.

Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation ranks #1,046 at $94,000 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $94,000 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation Compares

Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation's 1.88 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 far above peers (6.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-01-21

Last Inspection

2014-05-19

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 8 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.9 violations per visit. That's $11,750 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

6.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

6.7% of total

Other-Than-Serious

86.7% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$123,000

Current Penalty Amount

$94,000

Penalty Reduction

23.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$94,000

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $29,000 from the initial assessment of $123,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	8	2.6
Violations	15	8.0
Total Penalty	$94,000	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$11,750	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($94,000 here).

Pure Power Technologies, LLC $94,000 WI Trinity Yachts, LLC $94,000 MS Jorgensen Forge $93,940 WA Amtec Less Lethal Systems, INC. $94,145 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Eco Services Operations CORP. 8 insp. Houston, TX Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 8 insp. Kittery, ME Imperial Industries INC. 8 insp. Rothschild, WI Sofidel America CORP. 8 insp. Circleville, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pure Power Technologies, LLC

Waukesha, WI

3 inspections $94,000

Trinity Yachts, LLC

Gulfport, MS

2 inspections $94,000

Jorgensen Forge

Seattle, WA

4 inspections $93,940

Amtec Less Lethal Systems, INC.

Perry, FL

3 inspections $94,145

Manufactured Housing Enterprises, INC.

Bryan, OH

8 inspections $93,850

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What to do with this record

Use Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Meat Solutions Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 8 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation have? ▼

Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $94,000.

How many OSHA inspections has Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation had? ▼

Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-21 and the most recent on 2014-05-19. This averages 1.9 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation? ▼

Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation has been assessed $94,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $123,000 (a 23.6% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation has 1 serious violations, and 1 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.

Has Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation operate in? ▼

Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311611). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation ranks #1,970 (the top 5% 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 Meat Solutions Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $94,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (6.0x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Manufactured Housing Enterprises, INC. in Bryan, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $93,850 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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