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Manufacturing · Schuyler, NE

Cargill Meat Solutions

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cargill Meat Solutions has a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$10,002
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$15,408
Back wages owed

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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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
65%
of penalized employers rank lower
$15,408
in back wages recovered

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 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Meat Solutions

The federal enforcement record for Cargill Meat Solutions in Schuyler, NE includes 1 OSHA inspection and 4 violations, translating to 4.00 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 $15,000 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $10,002 - a 33.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $10,002. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 3 cases producing $15,408 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker.

Inspection activity spans from 2010-01-13 to 2010-01-13, a window of roughly 1 year.

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

$6,092

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 $6,092.

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

$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 Case
$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 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cargill Meat Solutions Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.5
Violations 4 7.8
Total Penalty $10,002 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,002 $6,092
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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 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 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.
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 $15,410 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Harvey Pallets in Blue Island, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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