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Administrative & Waste Services · Milwaukee, WI

Dairy State Foods, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dairy State Foods, INC. ranks #62,388 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$3,867
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#62,388
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dairy State Foods, INC. in Milwaukee, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,867. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Dairy State Foods, INC. 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,388 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Restoreace Restoration, Inc. in Bowie, MD is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#62,388
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Dairy State Foods, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dairy State Foods, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$3,867 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Dairy State Foods, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPL SOLUTIONS GROUP, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WEST DEPTFORD DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18TOWNSHIP OF CHATHAM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BUFFALO RECYCLING EN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17NJ TURNPIKE AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BOROUGH OF ORADELL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JF4 ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BRINKS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PACIFIC DIVING INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RANGER LAND SYSTEMS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PACKERS SANITATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PIONEER RECYCLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CANO A.C. SERVICES C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HEALTHCARE SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ERWIN RESINSOLUTIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TREEMASTERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6F. BASSO JR RUBBISH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DAVEY TREE SURGERY C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ISS FACILITY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LANG ENVIRONMENTAL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Dairy State Foods, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Dairy State Foods, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Dairy State Foods, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Dairy State Foods, INC. is the #2,077 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($3,867).

How Dairy State Foods, INC. Compares

Dairy State Foods, INC.'s 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-01-17

Last Inspection

2021-06-16

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,934

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,934 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$6,096

Current Penalty Amount

$3,867

Penalty Reduction

36.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,229 from the initial assessment of $6,096. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Dairy State Foods, INC. compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dairy State Foods, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 6 2.7
Total Penalty $3,867 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,934 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dairy State Foods, INC., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,867 here).

Casella Waste Services/Superior Disposal $3,867 NY Clean Harbors Buttonwillow, LLC $3,870 CA Elite Recycling LLC $3,861 VA Citistaff Solutions INC $3,875 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

PL Solutions Group, LLC 2 insp. Swedesboro, NJ West Deptford DPW 2 insp. West Deptford, NJ Township of Chatham 2 insp. Chatham, NJ Buffalo Recycling Enterprises, LLC 2 insp. Buffalo, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Casella Waste Services/Superior Disposal
Newfield, NY
2 inspections $3,867
Star Protection and Patrol
Oshkosh, WI
0 inspections $0
UGL Services Unicco - Walden Galleria
Cheektowaga, NY
0 inspections $0
KSL Services, LLC
Lawrenceville, GA
0 inspections $0
Restoreace Restoration, Inc.
Bowie, MD
0 inspections $0

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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 Dairy State Foods, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dairy State Foods, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Dairy State Foods, INC. have? ▼
Dairy State Foods, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,867.
How many OSHA inspections has Dairy State Foods, INC. had? ▼
Dairy State Foods, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-17 and the most recent on 2021-06-16. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dairy State Foods, INC.? ▼
Dairy State Foods, INC. has been assessed $3,867 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,096 (a 36.6% reduction).
Does Dairy State Foods, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dairy State Foods, INC. has 3 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 Dairy State Foods, INC. operate in? ▼
Dairy State Foods, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561910). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dairy State Foods, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dairy State Foods, INC. ranks #62,388 (the lower 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 Dairy State Foods, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dairy State Foods, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,867 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Restoreace Restoration, Inc. in Bowie, MD is a similar administrative & waste services 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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