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Wholesale Trade · Willmar, MN

Hearthside Food Solutions LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hearthside Food Solutions LLC ranks #10,580 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty33% serious
$29,950
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#10,580
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hearthside Food Solutions LLC in Willmar, MN has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $29,950. 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 Hearthside Food Solutions LLC: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 2.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,580 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Colonial Staffing Company in Vineland, NJ is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.4
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#10,580
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 55/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hearthside Food Solutions LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hearthside Food Solutions LLC runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$29,950 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hearthside Food Solutions LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCCS CONTRACTOR EQUIP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8RECYCLE CITY OF NEW …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22All-Star Metals, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3UNIFIED GROCERS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24REPUBLIC NATIONAL DI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23PHELPS INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8NATURAL STONE SOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15PREMIER SOUTH LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10LORILLARD TOBACCO CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9SCRAP PARTNERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24GENERAL TRADING CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11AMAZON.COM SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0COMERCIAL TORO INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20SA RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13METROPOLITAN FOODS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2TUTUILA STORE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10VICTORIA-CALHOUN GRA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7SCHNITZER STEEL INDU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2HRP BROWNSVILLE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2STRATEGIC MATERIALS,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12Hearthside Food Solu…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12
Hearthside Food Solutions LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Hearthside Food Solutions LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Hearthside Food Solutions LLC sits at penalty rank #439 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($29,950 assessed).

How Hearthside Food Solutions LLC Compares

Hearthside Food Solutions LLC's 2.40 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2013-01-23

Last Inspection

2013-01-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,990

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.4 violations per visit. That's $5,990 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$91,000

Current Penalty Amount

$29,950

Penalty Reduction

67.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $61,050 from the initial assessment of $91,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Hearthside Food Solutions LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hearthside Food Solutions LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 12 5.5
Total Penalty $29,950 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,990 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hearthside Food Solutions LLC, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($29,950 here).

Scranton Equity Exchange $30,000 ND US Foods, INC. $30,000 NJ Omni Materials, INC. $30,000 IL Surya, INC $30,000 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

CCS Contractor Equipment & Supply, LLC DBA Surebuilt 5 insp. Bellwood, IL Recycle City of New Jersey 5 insp. Elizabeth, NJ All-Star Metals, LLC 5 insp. Brownsville, TX Unified Grocers 5 insp. Seattle, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Colonial Staffing Company
Vineland, NJ
0 inspections $0
Industrial Plastic Recycling Inc.
South Holland, IL
0 inspections $0
Scranton Equity Exchange
Scranton, ND
3 inspections $30,000
US Foods, INC.
Perth Amboy, NJ
5 inspections $30,000
Omni Materials, INC.
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $30,000

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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 Hearthside Food Solutions LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hearthside Food Solutions LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 5 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hearthside Food Solutions LLC have? ▼
Hearthside Food Solutions LLC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $29,950.
How many OSHA inspections has Hearthside Food Solutions LLC had? ▼
Hearthside Food Solutions LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-23 and the most recent on 2013-01-23. This averages 2.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hearthside Food Solutions LLC? ▼
Hearthside Food Solutions LLC has been assessed $29,950 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $91,000 (a 67.1% reduction).
Does Hearthside Food Solutions LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hearthside Food Solutions LLC has 4 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 Hearthside Food Solutions LLC operate in? ▼
Hearthside Food Solutions LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424450). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hearthside Food Solutions LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hearthside Food Solutions LLC ranks #10,580 (the top quarter 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 Hearthside Food Solutions LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hearthside Food Solutions LLC's total OSHA penalty of $29,950 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Colonial Staffing Company in Vineland, NJ is a similar wholesale trade 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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