Manufacturing · Dodge City, KS

Cargill Meat Solutions

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cargill Meat Solutions ranks #671 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 47 violations across 13 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty51% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$177,149
OSHA penalties: 47
Violations cited: 13
OSHA inspections: #671
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cargill Meat Solutions in Dodge City, KS has been the subject of 13 OSHA workplace inspections and 47 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $177,149. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. 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 13 times over 16 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 47 violations, averaging 3.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #671 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 24 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 far above peers (5.0x 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, Torrance Refining Company, LLC in Torrance, CA is another manufacturing employer with 27 OSHA inspections on record and $177,221 in current penalties.

3.6
violations per inspection: 51.1%
of violations were serious: #671
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 65/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 47 violations across 13 OSHA inspections (3.6 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

$177,149
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Cargill Meat Solutions runs far above peers (11.2x 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

$177,149 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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.

Cargill Meat Solutions has 13 OSHA inspections on record and 47 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 in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Cargill Meat Solutions ranks #365 at $177,149 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $177,149 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Cargill Meat Solutions Compares

Cargill Meat Solutions's 3.62 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 (11.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-01-13

Last Inspection

2026-03-05

Inspection Span

16 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,627

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 13 inspections over 16 years, averaging 3.6 violations per visit. That's $13,627 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

51.1% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

2.1% of total

Other-Than-Serious

46.8% 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

$227,229

Current Penalty Amount

$177,149

Penalty Reduction

22.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$177,149

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $50,080 from the initial assessment of $227,229. 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 compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Cargill Meat Solutions	Industry Avg
Inspections	13	2.6
Violations	47	8.0
Total Penalty	$177,149	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$13,627	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($177,149 here).

Torrance Refining Company, LLC $177,221 CA Columbia Forest Products, INC. $176,720 ME Accurate Manufacturing, INC. $176,680 OK Owens-Brockway Glass Container, INC. $176,577 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (13 inspections here).

Brembo North America INC 13 insp. Homer, MI Wellborn Cabinet, INC. 13 insp. Ashland, AL Liberty Safe & Security Products, INC. 13 insp. Payson, UT CF&I Steel, L.P. 13 insp. Pueblo, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Torrance Refining Company, LLC

Torrance, CA

27 inspections $177,221

Campbell Road Sawmill

Spencerville, IN

0 inspections $0

Columbia Forest Products, INC.

Presque Isle, ME

4 inspections $176,720

Accurate Manufacturing, INC.

Tulsa, OK

5 inspections $176,680

Gibbon Packing Co

Gibbon, NE

0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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

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Cargill Meat Solutions 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 safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Cargill Meat Solutions's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 47 violations across 13 inspections, including 24 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 have? ▼

Cargill Meat Solutions has 47 OSHA violations on record, including 24 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $177,149.

How many OSHA inspections has Cargill Meat Solutions had? ▼

Cargill Meat Solutions has had 13 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-13 and the most recent on 2026-03-05. This averages 3.6 violations per inspection.

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

Cargill Meat Solutions has been assessed $177,149 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $227,229 (a 22.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

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

Yes. Cargill Meat Solutions has 24 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 been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Cargill Meat Solutions, 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 operate in? ▼

Cargill Meat Solutions 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 owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Cargill Meat Solutions 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 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 ranks #671 (the top 1% 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's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Cargill Meat Solutions's total OSHA penalty of $177,149 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (11.2x the average). The employer has 13 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Torrance Refining Company, LLC in Torrance, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $177,221 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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