Manufacturing · New London, WI

Hillshire Brands Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hillshire Brands Company ranks #10,702 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty29% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$29,700
OSHA penalties: 7
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #10,702
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hillshire Brands Company in New London, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $29,700. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hillshire Brands Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,702 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Presrite CORP. in Jefferson, OH is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $29,700 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection: 28.6%
of violations were serious: #10,702
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 66/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 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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Hillshire Brands Company

$29,700
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Hillshire Brands Company runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$29,700 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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 Hillshire Brands Company.

Hillshire Brands Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Hillshire Brands Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hillshire Brands Company ranks #5,323 at $29,700 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $29,700 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Hillshire Brands Company Compares

Hillshire Brands Company's 3.50 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 moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2019-09-04

Last Inspection

2020-09-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,850

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $14,850 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

28.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

71.4% 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

$52,050

Current Penalty Amount

$29,700

Penalty Reduction

42.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$29,700

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,350 from the initial assessment of $52,050. 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 Hillshire Brands Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Hillshire Brands Company	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	7	8.0
Total Penalty	$29,700	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$14,850	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hillshire Brands Company, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($29,700 here).

Union Slaughter House, INC. $29,700 TX Presrite CORP. $29,700 OH Duncan Galvanizing Corporation $29,695 MA Cast Corporation $29,695 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Wonton Food Corporation 2 insp. Stafford, TX Sifco Forge Group 2 insp. Cleveland, OH American Plant Food Corporation 2 insp. Bartlett, TX Ukmc, LLC 2 insp. Key Largo, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Union Slaughter House, INC.

Del Rio, TX

2 inspections $29,700

Presrite CORP.

Jefferson, OH

4 inspections $29,700

Foxfire Printing and Packaging, Inc.

Newark, DE

0 inspections $0

Saputo Cheese USA INC.

Lena, WI

6 inspections $29,702

Duncan Galvanizing Corporation

Everett, MA

5 inspections $29,695

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What to do with this record

Use Hillshire Brands Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Hillshire Brands Company against Union Slaughter House, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Hillshire Brands Company 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 Hillshire Brands Company safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Hillshire Brands Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Hillshire Brands Company have? ▼

Hillshire Brands Company has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $29,700.

How many OSHA inspections has Hillshire Brands Company had? ▼

Hillshire Brands Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-09-04 and the most recent on 2020-09-25. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Hillshire Brands Company? ▼

Hillshire Brands Company has been assessed $29,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $52,050 (a 42.9% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Hillshire Brands Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Hillshire Brands Company 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.

Has Hillshire Brands Company been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Hillshire Brands Company, 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 Hillshire Brands Company operate in? ▼

Hillshire Brands Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311612). 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 Hillshire Brands Company owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Hillshire Brands Company 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 Hillshire Brands Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hillshire Brands Company ranks #10,702 (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 Hillshire Brands Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Hillshire Brands Company's total OSHA penalty of $29,700 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Presrite CORP. in Jefferson, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $29,700 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.

Employer Matching

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.