Manufacturing · Bear Creek, WI

GLK Foods LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), GLK Foods LLC ranks #892 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 40 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty78% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$152,341
OSHA penalties: 40
Violations cited: 6
OSHA inspections: #892
of 99,447 penalized employers

GLK Foods LLC in Bear Creek, WI has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 40 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $152,341. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 2 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected GLK Foods LLC 6 times over 6 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 40 violations, averaging 6.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #892 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 31 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Koch Foods of Cincinnati, LLC in Fairfield, OH is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $152,518 in current penalties.

6.7
violations per inspection: 77.5%
of violations were serious: #892
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 46/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 40 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (6.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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GLK Foods LLC

$152,341
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows GLK Foods LLC runs far above peers (9.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$152,341 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 GLK Foods LLC.

GLK Foods LLC has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 40 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.

GLK Foods LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, GLK Foods LLC ranks #484 at $152,341 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $152,341 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How GLK Foods LLC Compares

GLK Foods LLC's 6.67 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 far above peers (9.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-08-27

Last Inspection

2019-06-19

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$25,390

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 6 years, averaging 6.7 violations per visit. That's $25,390 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

77.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

10.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$256,808

Current Penalty Amount

$152,341

Penalty Reduction

40.7%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$152,341

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $104,467 from the initial assessment of $256,808. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How GLK Foods LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	GLK Foods LLC	Industry Avg
Inspections	6	2.6
Violations	40	8.0
Total Penalty	$152,341	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$25,390	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($152,341 here).

Canton Drop Forge, INC. $152,316 OH Aichi Forge USA, INC. $152,400 KY Holly Refining & Marketing - Tulsa LLC $152,270 OK Bway Corporation $152,219 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ajm Packaging CORP 6 insp. Detroit, MI Trane U.S. INC. 6 insp. Tyler, TX Nature's Bakery 6 insp. Hazelwood, MO Basic Food Flavors, INC. 6 insp. North las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Canton Drop Forge, INC.

Canton, OH

14 inspections $152,316

Aichi Forge USA, INC.

Georgetown, KY

7 inspections $152,400

Holly Refining & Marketing - Tulsa LLC

Tulsa, OK

5 inspections $152,270

Bway Corporation

Homerville, GA

7 inspections $152,219

Koch Foods of Cincinnati, LLC

Fairfield, OH

4 inspections $152,518

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What to do with this record

Use GLK Foods LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare GLK Foods LLC against Canton Drop Forge, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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GLK Foods LLC also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 GLK Foods LLC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, GLK Foods LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 40 violations across 6 inspections, including 31 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 GLK Foods LLC have? ▼

GLK Foods LLC has 40 OSHA violations on record, including 31 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $152,341.

How many OSHA inspections has GLK Foods LLC had? ▼

GLK Foods LLC has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-08-27 and the most recent on 2019-06-19. This averages 6.7 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for GLK Foods LLC? ▼

GLK Foods LLC has been assessed $152,341 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $256,808 (a 40.7% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does GLK Foods LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. GLK Foods LLC has 31 serious violations, and 4 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.

Has GLK Foods LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against GLK Foods LLC, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does GLK Foods LLC operate in? ▼

GLK Foods LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311421). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if GLK Foods LLC owes me wages? ▼

If you believe GLK Foods LLC 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does GLK Foods LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, GLK Foods LLC ranks #892 (the top 1% 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 GLK Foods LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

GLK Foods LLC's total OSHA penalty of $152,341 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (9.7x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Koch Foods of Cincinnati, LLC in Fairfield, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $152,518 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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Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.