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Darling International INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Darling International INC ranks #80,030 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,610
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#80,030
of 99,447 penalized employers

Darling International INC in Blue Earth, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,610. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Darling International INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,030 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Dicaperl Minerals CORP. in Fallon, NV is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,608 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#80,030
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Darling International INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Darling International INC runs well below peers (0.10x 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

$1,610 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Darling International INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.210.120.029.939.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFEDERAL MOGUL IGNITI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PITMAN FAMILY FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BIRCHSTONE MANAGEMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PSC CUSTOM LP DBA JA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DOYLE EQUIPMENT MANU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38RED HEAD BRASS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17G.A. WINTZER AND SON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NATIONAL WOOD PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DAISY BRAND, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GUNZE PLASTICS & ENG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20CABINETWORKS GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EXCEL TOOL & MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PURITY SERVICES INCO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TIGER ENTERPRISES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15JAMES R. GLIDEWELL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NUTIVA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6REN.FRCH DOORS&SASH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28POWER FLAME, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BON APPETIT DANISH, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CORONADO STONE PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25Darling Internationa…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Darling International INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Darling International INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Darling International INC sits at penalty rank #30,742 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,610 assessed).

How Darling International INC Compares

Darling International INC's 1.00 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 well below peers (0.10x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-02-23

Last Inspection

2012-02-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$805

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $805 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$2,300

Current Penalty Amount

$1,610

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $690 from the initial assessment of $2,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Darling International INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Darling International INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $1,610 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $805 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Darling International INC, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,610 here).

Chewning Lumber Company $1,610 VA Biovation Labs, LLC $1,610 UT Dicaperl Minerals CORP. $1,608 NV King's Command Foods (2022), LLC $1,608 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Federal Mogul Ignition, LLC. 2 insp. Cambridge, OH Pitman Family Farms 2 insp. Chowchilla, CA Birchstone Management, LLC 2 insp. Houston, TX PSC Custom LP DBA Jarco 2 insp. Salem, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Chewning Lumber Company
Spotsylvania, VA
3 inspections $1,610
Rotary Systems INC
Anoka, MN
2 inspections $1,610
Huot Manufacturing Company
ST Paul, MN
2 inspections $1,610
Biovation Labs, LLC
West Valley City, UT
2 inspections $1,610
Dicaperl Minerals CORP.
Fallon, NV
3 inspections $1,608

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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 Darling International INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Darling International INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Darling International INC have? ▼
Darling International INC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,610.
How many OSHA inspections has Darling International INC had? ▼
Darling International INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-23 and the most recent on 2012-02-03. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Darling International INC? ▼
Darling International INC has been assessed $1,610 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,300 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Darling International INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Darling International INC has 2 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 Darling International INC operate in? ▼
Darling International INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311613). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Darling International INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Darling International INC ranks #80,030 (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 Darling International INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Darling International INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,610 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dicaperl Minerals CORP. in Fallon, NV is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,608 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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