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Wholesale Trade · Turtle Lake, WI

Lake Country Dairy, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lake Country Dairy, INC ranks #12,295 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty89% serious
$26,759
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#12,295
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lake Country Dairy, INC in Turtle Lake, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $26,759. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lake Country Dairy, INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,295 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Coshocton Grain Company in Coshocton, OH is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $26,745 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
88.9%
of violations were serious
#12,295
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lake Country Dairy, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lake Country Dairy, INC runs well above peers (2.9x 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

$26,759 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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 Lake Country Dairy, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.523.134.646.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJEGS AUTOMOTIVE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15MAPLEHURST FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SHIROKI NORTH AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ACRES METAL RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HONOLULU FIRE PROTEC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3THE DELONG COMPANY, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2JASPER PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SUNBELT POOL PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CONSERVIT INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 44ALPHA RESOURCES LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10AAROMET METAL RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BOAR'S HEAD PROVISIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GOLDEN STATE FOODS C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1C S WHOLESALE GROC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8RECYCLING CONCEPTS W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LOVING PETS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10JAMES SKINNER BAKING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AES DRILLING FLUIDS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1J C SNAVELY & SONS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3T. H. SNIPES & SONS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23Lake Country Dairy, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Lake Country Dairy, INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Lake Country Dairy, INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Lake Country Dairy, INC sits at penalty rank #523 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($26,759 assessed).

How Lake Country Dairy, INC Compares

Lake Country Dairy, INC's 3.00 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 (2.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2022-11-17

Last Inspection

2024-01-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,920

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $8,920 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

88.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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

$37,413

Current Penalty Amount

$26,759

Penalty Reduction

28.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,654 from the initial assessment of $37,413. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Lake Country Dairy, INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lake Country Dairy, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 9 5.5
Total Penalty $26,759 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,920 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lake Country Dairy, INC, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($26,759 here).

Coshocton Grain Company $26,745 OH Beverage Distributors Company, LLC $26,787 CO K.S.I. Trading CORP. $26,800 VA DS Fibertech CORP. $26,710 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Jegs Automotive, INC. 3 insp. Delaware, OH Maplehurst Farms, INC. 3 insp. Lindenwood, IL Shiroki North America INC 3 insp. Gordonsville, TN Acres Metal Recycling 3 insp. High Ridge, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Coshocton Grain Company
Coshocton, OH
4 inspections $26,745
Sola Gracia
North Charleroi, PA
0 inspections $0
Beverage Distributors Company, LLC
Denver, CO
3 inspections $26,787
K.S.I. Trading CORP.
Mechanicsville, VA
2 inspections $26,800
DS Fibertech CORP.
Santee, CA
2 inspections $26,710

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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 Lake Country Dairy, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lake Country Dairy, INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 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 Lake Country Dairy, INC have? ▼
Lake Country Dairy, INC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $26,759.
How many OSHA inspections has Lake Country Dairy, INC had? ▼
Lake Country Dairy, INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-11-17 and the most recent on 2024-01-03. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lake Country Dairy, INC? ▼
Lake Country Dairy, INC has been assessed $26,759 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $37,413 (a 28.5% reduction).
Does Lake Country Dairy, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lake Country Dairy, INC has 8 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 Lake Country Dairy, INC operate in? ▼
Lake Country Dairy, INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424430). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lake Country Dairy, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lake Country Dairy, INC ranks #12,295 (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 Lake Country Dairy, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lake Country Dairy, INC's total OSHA penalty of $26,759 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Coshocton Grain Company in Coshocton, OH is a similar wholesale trade employer with $26,745 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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