Manufacturing · Faribault, MN

Jennie-O Turkey Store INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jennie-O Turkey Store INC ranks #51,552 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 4 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$5,700
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#51,552
of 99,447 penalized employers

Jennie-O Turkey Store INC in Faribault, MN has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Jennie-O Turkey Store INC 5 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,552 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, R & S Marble Designs, INC. in Englewood, FL is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $5,700 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#51,552
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 78/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Jennie-O Turkey Store INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Jennie-O Turkey Store INC runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$5,700 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Jennie-O Turkey Store INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.009.719.429.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSPECTRUM MACHINE INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 29HIRSCHVOGEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17REFRESCO BEVERAGES U…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7REYES COCA-COLA BOTT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8GRUMA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9TRANSGLOBAL INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12RIPLEY INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25RIVIANA FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11TENNECO, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5DIAMANTE ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13THE HERSHEY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1BUTTERBALL LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2TYSON FRESH MEATS IBP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4BRIDOR USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 37ORBIS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22JELD-WEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6INTERCONTINENTAL PAC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 33MALCO PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5WABASH NATIONAL CORP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22ALPHA WELDING & BOAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13Jennie-O Turkey Stor…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4
Jennie-O Turkey Store INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Jennie-O Turkey Store INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Jennie-O Turkey Store INC ranks #21,805 at $5,700 current penalty.

How Jennie-O Turkey Store INC Compares

Jennie-O Turkey Store INC's 0.80 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 below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-06-09

Last Inspection

2014-01-21

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,140

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $1,140 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$5,700

Current Penalty Amount

$5,700

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Jennie-O Turkey Store INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Jennie-O Turkey Store INC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $5,700 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,140 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Jennie-O Turkey Store INC, both outside MN 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 Jennie-O Turkey Store INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Jennie-O Turkey Store INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 4 violations across 5 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Jennie-O Turkey Store INC have?
Jennie-O Turkey Store INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Jennie-O Turkey Store INC had?
Jennie-O Turkey Store INC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-09 and the most recent on 2014-01-21. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jennie-O Turkey Store INC?
Jennie-O Turkey Store INC has been assessed $5,700 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Jennie-O Turkey Store INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Jennie-O Turkey Store INC has 1 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 Jennie-O Turkey Store INC operate in?
Jennie-O Turkey Store INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311615). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Jennie-O Turkey Store INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Jennie-O Turkey Store INC ranks #51,552 (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 Jennie-O Turkey Store INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Jennie-O Turkey Store INC's total OSHA penalty of $5,700 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, R & S Marble Designs, INC. in Englewood, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,700 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.

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