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Manufacturing · Schuyler, NE

Cargill Meat Solutions

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cargill Meat Solutions ranks #34,791 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 1 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$10,002
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#34,791
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cargill Meat Solutions in Schuyler, NE has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,002. The employer also has 3 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. 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 once. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #34,791 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $15,408 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Harvey Pallets in Blue Island, IL is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#34,791
of 99,447 penalized employers
$15,408
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 59/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $15K in back wages owed across 3 WHD cases ($5K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Cargill Meat Solutions compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cargill Meat Solutions runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$10,002 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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 Cargill Meat Solutions.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBUCKHORN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1TRUSSWOOD, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3CORNERSTONE GRANITE …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2CREATIVE DIMENSION G…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0KOCH FOODS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1HERITAGE INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 9NTN DRIVESHAFT, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1SMART CABINETRY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1JOHNSON CONTROLS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5GRANITE CONNECTION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0NEW PRODUCTS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1GANADEROS BORGES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5CHOI APPAREL, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5MAIN STREET GOURMET, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PACTIV, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1IOWA STEEL MASTERS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2GENESEE PACKAGING, I…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ACERO PRECISION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3CARRY-ON TRAILER, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3TROPICAL CHEESE INDU…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0Cargill Meat Solutions, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4
Cargill Meat Solutions has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 4 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

In Manufacturing, Cargill Meat Solutions sits at penalty rank #15,708 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($10,002 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Cargill Meat Solutions at rank #1,835 of 4,429 employers ($15,408 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $10,002 OSHA penalties plus $15,408 WHD back wages (60.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Cargill Meat Solutions Compares

Cargill Meat Solutions's 4.00 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 (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2010-01-13

Last Inspection

2010-01-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,002

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $10,002 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

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

$15,000

Current Penalty Amount

$10,002

Penalty Reduction

33.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$25,410

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,998 from the initial assessment of $15,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
3
Back Wages Owed
$15,408
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
3
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$15,408
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$5,136

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Cargill Meat Solutions owed $15,408 in back wages to 1 employee across 3 cases and 3 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

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 1 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $10,002 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,002 $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 NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,002 here).

Agri-Cover, INC. $10,003 ND Blade Millworks, INC. $10,001 WI RHR Acquisition CO., LLC $10,001 TX Simonds International, LLC $10,000 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Buckhorn 1 insp. Springfield, MO Trusswood, INC. 1 insp. Titusville, FL Cornerstone Granite INC. 1 insp. Denver, CO Creative Dimension Group 1 insp. Fredericksburg, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Treehouse Foods, INC.
Manawa, WI
2 inspections $25,406
Smith & Vandiver Corporation
Watsonville, CA
2 inspections $25,405
Harvey Pallets
Blue Island, IL
0 inspections $0
K.C. Sol-Tech, INC.
Auburn, AL
4 inspections $25,399
Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC
Rome, GA
2 inspections $25,421

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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.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Cargill Meat Solutions against Treehouse Foods, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Cargill Meat Solutions's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Cargill Meat Solutions also carries $15,408 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 4 violations across 1 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 Meat Solutions have? ▼
Cargill Meat Solutions has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,002.
How many OSHA inspections has Cargill Meat Solutions had? ▼
Cargill Meat Solutions has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-13 and the most recent on 2010-01-13. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cargill Meat Solutions? ▼
Cargill Meat Solutions has been assessed $10,002 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,000 (a 33.3% reduction). Additionally, $15,408 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Cargill Meat Solutions been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 3 enforcement cases against Cargill Meat Solutions, resulting in $15,408 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. 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 $15,408 in back wages owed by this employer across 3 cases.
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 #34,791 (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 Meat Solutions's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cargill Meat Solutions's total OSHA penalty of $10,002 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Harvey Pallets in Blue Island, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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