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Manufacturing · Lodi, CA

General Mills, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), General Mills, INC. ranks #75,055 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 6 violations across 6 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,150
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#75,055
of 99,447 penalized employers

General Mills, INC. in Lodi, CA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected General Mills, INC. 6 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75,055 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Liberty Fabricators INC in Flint, MI is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $2,150 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#75,055
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 6 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 General Mills, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows General Mills, INC. runs well below peers (0.14x 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

$2,150 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 General Mills, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0010.019.929.939.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTAMARACK MILL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 38SUMMERFORD PALLET CO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17ORBIS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19WAYNE FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3MEDTRONIC PUERTO RIC…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6THE TIMKENSTEEL CORP…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23KOCH FOODS OF MISSIS…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18HYTROL CONVEYOR COMP…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4MOHAWK INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5CIRCLE W TRAILERS, I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23OSHKOSH DEFENSE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8M & H CRATES, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 33GARDEN-FRESH FOODS, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12LAMINATE TECHNOLOGIE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10MILLCO WOODWORKING LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7PULSE TECHNOLOGIES I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3BATTERY BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0HAILIANG COPPER TEXA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 34ROHN PRODUCTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 31General Mills, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6
General Mills, INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

General Mills, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, General Mills, INC. ranks #29,298 at $2,150 current penalty.

How General Mills, INC. Compares

General Mills, 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 (0.14x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2010-09-09

Last Inspection

2014-06-06

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$358

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $358 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

6

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

$10,765

Current Penalty Amount

$2,150

Penalty Reduction

80.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,615 from the initial assessment of $10,765. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric General Mills, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $2,150 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $358 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for General Mills, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,150 here).

Liberty Fabricators INC $2,150 MI Flex Trim West $2,150 UT Great Lakes Finishing INC $2,150 MI Made Natural LLC $2,150 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Tamarack Mill, LLC 6 insp. New Meadows, ID Summerford Pallet Company, INC. 6 insp. Ashford, AL Orbis Corporation 6 insp. Urbana, OH Wayne Farms LLC 6 insp. Albertville, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Liberty Fabricators INC
Flint, MI
4 inspections $2,150
Flex Trim West
Provo, UT
2 inspections $2,150
Great Lakes Finishing INC
Muskegon, MI
3 inspections $2,150
Made Natural LLC
Middleburg, PA
2 inspections $2,150
Johns Manville INC
Etowah, TN
3 inspections $2,150

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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 General Mills, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, General Mills, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 6 violations across 6 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 General Mills, INC. have? ▼
General Mills, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,150.
How many OSHA inspections has General Mills, INC. had? ▼
General Mills, INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-09 and the most recent on 2014-06-06. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for General Mills, INC.? ▼
General Mills, INC. has been assessed $2,150 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,765 (a 80.0% reduction).
What industry does General Mills, INC. operate in? ▼
General Mills, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311230). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does General Mills, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, General Mills, INC. ranks #75,055 (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 General Mills, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
General Mills, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,150 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Liberty Fabricators INC in Flint, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,150 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 6 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.