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Lakeside Foods INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lakeside Foods INC ranks #19,662 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty65% serious
$18,060
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#19,662
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lakeside Foods INC in Manitowoc, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,060. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lakeside Foods INC 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,662 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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. For comparison, Abeona Therapeutics in Cleveland, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $18,053 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
65.0%
of violations were serious
#19,662
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lakeside Foods INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lakeside Foods INC sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$18,060 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Lakeside Foods INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.04.513.021.530.038.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFIRST MARINE, LLC, A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35SOUTH MARINE SYSTEMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20WOODGRAIN MILLWORK, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GREAT DANE - WAYNE P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18TWINCRAFT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ANDOVER HEALTHCARE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14DELEK REFINING, LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOLLYFRONTIER ELDORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHERRY CRUSHED CONCR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PIONEER TOOL & DIE CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13EVERLASTING SURFACES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BAUER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24CASSANO MARBLE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15OWENS-BROCKWAY GLASS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRACHTE SOUTHEAST LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28FCA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8POLYCHEM OMS SYSTEMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37SMURFIT STONE RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22PROTEIN FOR PETS OPC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BECKER WORKS, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26Lakeside Foods INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20
Lakeside Foods INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

Lakeside Foods INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Lakeside Foods INC sits at penalty rank #9,421 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($18,060 assessed).

How Lakeside Foods INC Compares

Lakeside Foods INC's 10.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-17

Last Inspection

2016-03-21

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,030

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $9,030 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

65.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

35.0% 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

$40,800

Current Penalty Amount

$18,060

Penalty Reduction

55.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,740 from the initial assessment of $40,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Lakeside Foods INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 20 8.0
Total Penalty $18,060 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,030 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,060 here).

Delta Designs, LTD. $18,061 KS Coca Cola Bottling Company High Country $18,062 MT United Compost and Organics $18,055 CA Abeona Therapeutics $18,053 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

First Marine, LLC, a Division of Western Rivers Boat Management, INC., Assumed Name for WRBM, LLC 2 insp. Calvert City, KY South Marine Systems, LLC 2 insp. Ashtabula, OH Woodgrain Millwork, INC. 2 insp. Montevallo, AL Great Dane - Wayne Plant 2 insp. Wayne, NE

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Delta Designs, LTD.
Topeka, KS
2 inspections $18,061
Coca Cola Bottling Company High Country
Billings, MT
3 inspections $18,062
Commercial Plastics Kenosha LLC
Kenosha, WI
3 inspections $18,056
United Compost and Organics
Samoa, CA
3 inspections $18,055
Abeona Therapeutics
Cleveland, OH
2 inspections $18,053

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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 Lakeside Foods INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lakeside Foods INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 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 Lakeside Foods INC have? ▼
Lakeside Foods INC has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,060.
How many OSHA inspections has Lakeside Foods INC had? ▼
Lakeside Foods INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-17 and the most recent on 2016-03-21. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lakeside Foods INC? ▼
Lakeside Foods INC has been assessed $18,060 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $40,800 (a 55.7% reduction).
Does Lakeside Foods INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lakeside Foods INC has 13 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 Lakeside Foods INC operate in? ▼
Lakeside Foods INC 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.
Where does Lakeside Foods INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lakeside Foods INC ranks #19,662 (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 Lakeside Foods INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lakeside Foods INC's total OSHA penalty of $18,060 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Abeona Therapeutics in Cleveland, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $18,053 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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