Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Dixon, IL

Ludwig Dairy Products, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ludwig Dairy Products, INC. ranks #42,334 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty89% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$7,800
OSHA penalties: 19
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #42,334
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ludwig Dairy Products, INC. in Dixon, IL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Ludwig Dairy Products, INC.: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 4.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,334 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Custom Orchards INC in Bridgeport, WA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,800 in current penalties.

4.8
violations per inspection: 89.5%
of violations were serious: #42,334
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 21/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Ludwig Dairy Products,…

$7,800
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting avg

$3,448

What this shows Ludwig Dairy Products, INC. runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$7,800 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% 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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ludwig Dairy Products, INC..

Ludwig Dairy Products, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 19 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Ludwig Dairy Products, INC. in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Ludwig Dairy Products, INC. sits at penalty rank #706 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($7,800 assessed).

How Ludwig Dairy Products, INC. Compares

Ludwig Dairy Products, INC.'s 4.75 violations per inspection compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.4 violations per employer.

Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-12-22

Last Inspection

2012-05-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,950

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.8 violations per visit. That's $1,950 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Serious

89.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

10.5% 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

$24,000

Current Penalty Amount

$7,800

Penalty Reduction

67.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,200 from the initial assessment of $24,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Ludwig Dairy Products, INC. compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Ludwig Dairy Products, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	1.4
Violations	19	2.4
Total Penalty	$7,800	$3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,950	$2,537

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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ludwig Dairy Products, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,800 here).

Custom Orchards INC $7,800 WA S & R Egg Farm, INC. $7,800 WI Lakeview Farms $7,795 CA Four Season Farms $7,790 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Rancho Harvest INC 4 insp. Mecca, CA M Noreane Walker 4 insp. Myrtle Creek, OR Paschelke Logging INC 4 insp. Junction City, OR Tom & Perry Charter 4 insp. Arbuckle, CA

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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 Ludwig Dairy Products, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Ludwig Dairy Products, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 4 inspections, including 17 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Ludwig Dairy Products, INC. have? ▼

Ludwig Dairy Products, INC. has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,800.

How many OSHA inspections has Ludwig Dairy Products, INC. had? ▼

Ludwig Dairy Products, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-22 and the most recent on 2012-05-30. This averages 4.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Ludwig Dairy Products, INC.? ▼

Ludwig Dairy Products, INC. has been assessed $7,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,000 (a 67.5% reduction).

Does Ludwig Dairy Products, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Ludwig Dairy Products, INC. has 17 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 Ludwig Dairy Products, INC. operate in? ▼

Ludwig Dairy Products, INC. operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 112120). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Ludwig Dairy Products, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ludwig Dairy Products, INC. ranks #42,334 (the upper 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 Ludwig Dairy Products, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Ludwig Dairy Products, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,800 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Custom Orchards INC in Bridgeport, WA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $7,800 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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