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Marathon Cheese Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Marathon Cheese Corporation ranks #50,303 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$6,000
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#50,303
of 99,447 penalized employers

Marathon Cheese Corporation in Medford, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,000. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Marathon Cheese Corporation 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #50,303 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Granitech, LLC in Plantsville, CT is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,000 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#50,303
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 89/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Marathon Cheese Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Marathon Cheese Corporation 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

$6,000 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Marathon Cheese Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0020.240.460.680.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAGRIDYNE, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26CALUMET LUBRICANTS C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 77GRIFFIN LUMBER COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GERDAU LONG STEEL NO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20BALTIMORE AIRCOIL CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ROWE FINE FURNITURE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10EQUISTAR CHEMICALS, LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MANDO AMERICA CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CONTRACT PHARMACAL C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6YORK CONTAINER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SMURFIT WESTROCK, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2COLONY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DANONE NORTH AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TN TENNESSEE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25HERCULES ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ALFRED NICKLES BAKER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11LARUE MACHINE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13NORCOM, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SIAG AERISYN LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SOUTHERN ENERGY HOME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Marathon Cheese Corp…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
Marathon Cheese Corporation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Marathon Cheese Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Marathon Cheese Corporation sits at penalty rank #21,311 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($6,000 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $6,000 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Marathon Cheese Corporation Compares

Marathon Cheese Corporation's 0.33 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

3

First Inspection

2017-04-03

Last Inspection

2025-07-29

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $2,000 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$11,408

Current Penalty Amount

$6,000

Penalty Reduction

47.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$6,000

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,408 from the initial assessment of $11,408. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Marathon Cheese Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Marathon Cheese Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $6,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,000 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Marathon Cheese Corporation, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,000 here).

Long Grove Confectionery CO. $6,000 IL Innovision Led $6,000 NY Inova LLC $6,000 NY Packaging Corporation of America $6,000 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Agridyne, L.L.C. 3 insp. Pekin, IL Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. 3 insp. Cotton Valley, LA Griffin Lumber Company, INC. 3 insp. Cordele, GA Gerdau Long Steel North America 3 insp. Vidor, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

PNY Technologies, INC.
Parsippany, NJ
2 inspections $6,000
Granitech, LLC
Plantsville, CT
2 inspections $6,000
Semco INC.
Marion, OH
3 inspections $6,000
Northwest Freightcar Repairs C
Longview, WA
2 inspections $6,000
Atomatic Manufacturing CO.
East Pittsburgh, PA
2 inspections $6,000

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What to do with this record

Use Marathon Cheese Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Marathon Cheese Corporation against PNY Technologies, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Marathon Cheese Corporation's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Marathon Cheese Corporation also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Marathon Cheese Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Marathon Cheese Corporation's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Marathon Cheese Corporation have? ▼
Marathon Cheese Corporation has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Marathon Cheese Corporation had? ▼
Marathon Cheese Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-04-03 and the most recent on 2025-07-29. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Marathon Cheese Corporation? ▼
Marathon Cheese Corporation has been assessed $6,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,408 (a 47.4% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Marathon Cheese Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Marathon Cheese Corporation, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Marathon Cheese Corporation operate in? ▼
Marathon Cheese Corporation 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.
What should I do if Marathon Cheese Corporation owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Marathon Cheese Corporation owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Marathon Cheese Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Marathon Cheese Corporation ranks #50,303 (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 Marathon Cheese Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Marathon Cheese Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $6,000 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Granitech, LLC in Plantsville, CT is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,000 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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