Manufacturing · Mountain Home, ID

Marathon Cheese Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Marathon Cheese Corporation ranks #3,535 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty77% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$64,440
OSHA penalties: 13
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #3,535
of 99,447 penalized employers

Marathon Cheese Corporation in Mountain Home, ID has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $64,440. 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 4 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,535 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Homestead Pasta Company in South San Francisco, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $64,376 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection: 76.9%
of violations were serious: #3,535
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 43/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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$64,440
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Marathon Cheese Corporation runs well above peers (4.1x 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

$64,440 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Marathon Cheese Corporation.

Marathon Cheese Corporation has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Marathon Cheese Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Marathon Cheese Corporation ranks #1,820 at $64,440 current penalty.

How Marathon Cheese Corporation Compares

Marathon Cheese Corporation's 3.25 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 (4.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-01-11

Last Inspection

2023-06-15

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,110

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 12 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $16,110 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

76.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

23.1% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$104,630

Current Penalty Amount

$64,440

Penalty Reduction

38.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $40,190 from the initial assessment of $104,630. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

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	4	2.6
Violations	13	8.0
Total Penalty	$64,440	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$16,110	$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 ID so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($64,440 here).

ZF Marysville LLC $64,410 MI Precision Metal Products, INC. $64,500 CA Homestead Pasta Company $64,376 CA Becon, INC. $64,368 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Pompanoosuc Mills Corporation 4 insp. East Thetford, VT Butler Trailer Manufacturing Company, INC. 4 insp. Randleman, NC MT. Eaton Pallet, LTD 4 insp. Millersburg, OH Beyel Brothers, INC. 4 insp. Merritt Island, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

ZF Marysville LLC

Marysville, MI

14 inspections $64,410

Precision Metal Products, INC.

El Cajon, CA

3 inspections $64,500

Homestead Pasta Company

South San Francisco, CA

2 inspections $64,376

Becon, INC.

Bloomfield, CT

3 inspections $64,368

Meglio Interiors, LLC

Chamblee, GA

2 inspections $64,353

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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 Marathon Cheese Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Marathon Cheese Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 4 inspections, including 10 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 Marathon Cheese Corporation have? ▼

Marathon Cheese Corporation has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $64,440.

How many OSHA inspections has Marathon Cheese Corporation had? ▼

Marathon Cheese Corporation has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-11 and the most recent on 2023-06-15. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Marathon Cheese Corporation? ▼

Marathon Cheese Corporation has been assessed $64,440 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $104,630 (a 38.4% reduction).

Does Marathon Cheese Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Marathon Cheese Corporation has 10 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 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.

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 #3,535 (the top 5% 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 $64,440 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.1x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Homestead Pasta Company in South San Francisco, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $64,376 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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