Manufacturing · Middlebury, VT

Feed Commodities International, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Feed Commodities International, INC. ranks #6,917 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$40,394
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#6,917
of 99,447 penalized employers

Feed Commodities International, INC. in Middlebury, VT has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,394. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Feed Commodities International, INC.: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,917 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Burgaflex North America LLC in Fenton, MI is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $40,400 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#6,917
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Feed Commodities International, INC. runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$40,394 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Feed Commodities International, INC..

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Feed Commodities International, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Feed Commodities International, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Feed Commodities International, INC. sits at penalty rank #3,487 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($40,394 assessed).

How Feed Commodities International, INC. Compares

Feed Commodities International, INC.'s 2.50 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 above peers (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2025-04-04

Last Inspection

2026-04-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,099

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $10,099 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

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

$62,147

Current Penalty Amount

$40,394

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,753 from the initial assessment of $62,147. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Feed Commodities International, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $40,394 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,099 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Feed Commodities International, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Feed Commodities International, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 4 inspections, including 10 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 Feed Commodities International, INC. have?
Feed Commodities International, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,394.
How many OSHA inspections has Feed Commodities International, INC. had?
Feed Commodities International, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-04-04 and the most recent on 2026-04-23. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Feed Commodities International, INC.?
Feed Commodities International, INC. has been assessed $40,394 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $62,147 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Feed Commodities International, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Feed Commodities International, INC. has 10 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 Feed Commodities International, INC. operate in?
Feed Commodities International, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311119). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Feed Commodities International, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Feed Commodities International, INC. ranks #6,917 (the top 10% 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 Feed Commodities International, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Feed Commodities International, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $40,394 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Burgaflex North America LLC in Fenton, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $40,400 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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