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Manufacturing · Spencer, WI

Land O' Lakes, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Land O' Lakes, INC. ranks #6,331 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty50% serious
$42,898
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#6,331
of 99,447 penalized employers

Land O' Lakes, INC. in Spencer, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $42,898. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Land O' Lakes, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,331 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Windsor Surry Company in Dendron, VA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $42,911 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#6,331
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Land O' Lakes, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Land O' Lakes, INC. runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$42,898 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Land O' Lakes, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.613.626.539.452.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSIMMONS ANIMAL NUTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26UNIT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 50FRONTLINE GAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20SYNCROFLO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29AMERICAN ENGINEERED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33CALUMET MONTANA REFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8POINT BLANK ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KEYSTONE FOODS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13LIGHTING TECHNOLOGIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12INDUSTRIAL STEAM BOI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13REPUBLIC ENGINEERED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COIM USA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23AMADAS COACH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6THURSTON MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CHARLES INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CUSTOM EXTRUSION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24EAST COAST CABINETRY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ATKORE INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CONFI-DENTAL PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20Land O' Lakes, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Land O' Lakes, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Land O' Lakes, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Land O' Lakes, INC. sits at penalty rank #3,194 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($42,898 assessed).

How Land O' Lakes, INC. Compares

Land O' Lakes, INC.'s 5.00 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 runs well above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-12-14

Last Inspection

2024-12-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$21,449

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $21,449 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$66,051

Current Penalty Amount

$42,898

Penalty Reduction

35.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,153 from the initial assessment of $66,051. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Land O' Lakes, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Land O' Lakes, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $42,898 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $21,449 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Land O' Lakes, INC., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($42,898 here).

Sodecia CO $42,896 MI Hyundai Polytech America, INC. $42,894 AL PSS Manufacturing Company, INC. $42,905 PA Windsor Surry Company $42,911 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. 2 insp. Bridgeville, DE Unit Corporation 2 insp. Oklahoma City, OK Frontline Gaming, INC. 2 insp. Boulder City, NV Syncroflo, INC. 2 insp. Norcross, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Shirley Crawfish
Marksville, LA
0 inspections $0
Sodecia CO
Roseville, MI
5 inspections $42,896
Hyundai Polytech America, INC.
Eufaula, AL
5 inspections $42,894
PSS Manufacturing Company, INC.
Denver, PA
2 inspections $42,905
Windsor Surry Company
Dendron, VA
4 inspections $42,911

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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 Land O' Lakes, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Land O' Lakes, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Land O' Lakes, INC. have? ▼
Land O' Lakes, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $42,898.
How many OSHA inspections has Land O' Lakes, INC. had? ▼
Land O' Lakes, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-12-14 and the most recent on 2024-12-26. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Land O' Lakes, INC.? ▼
Land O' Lakes, INC. has been assessed $42,898 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $66,051 (a 35.1% reduction).
Does Land O' Lakes, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Land O' Lakes, INC. has 5 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 Land O' Lakes, INC. operate in? ▼
Land O' Lakes, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311513). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Land O' Lakes, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Land O' Lakes, INC. ranks #6,331 (the top 10% 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 Land O' Lakes, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Land O' Lakes, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $42,898 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Windsor Surry Company in Dendron, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $42,911 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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