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Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC. ranks #8,467 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 37 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty92% serious
$35,040
OSHA penalties
37
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#8,467
of 99,447 penalized employers

Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC. in Hillsboro, OH has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 37 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $35,040. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC. 5 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 37 violations, averaging 7.4 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,467 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 34 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sabel Steel Service, INC. in Newnan, GA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $35,000 in current penalties.

7.4
violations per inspection
91.9%
of violations were serious
#8,467
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 37 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (7.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC. runs well above peers (3.8x 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

$35,040 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0012.124.136.248.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPERFORMANCE ENGINEER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16SIMS METAL EAST LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6HUNTINGTON STEEL AND…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11PLASTICYCLE CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 46BAYSIDE BEST BEANS LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2TRIPLE B CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12SEATTLE IRON & METAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 28TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0BARTLETT COOPERATIVE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14HARDWOOD SOLUTIONS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 35HUDSON RPM DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11BEHLOG & SON PRODUCE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6AVERILL RECYCLING INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15HAAS AUTOMATION INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9INTRASTATE DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8HYDRITE CHEMICAL COM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8EASTERN WHOLESALE FE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2EYE-FI, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22RE-USE HAWAII, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7Master Feed Mill of …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 37
Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 37 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC. sits at penalty rank #344 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($35,040 assessed).

How Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC. Compares

Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC.'s 7.40 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-11-05

Last Inspection

2014-09-16

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,008

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 5 inspections over 4 years, averaging 7.4 violations per visit. That's $7,008 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

34

Serious

91.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

8.1% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$46,200

Current Penalty Amount

$35,040

Penalty Reduction

24.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,160 from the initial assessment of $46,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 37 5.5
Total Penalty $35,040 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,008 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($35,040 here).

Tyson Poultry, INC. $35,039 MO Promet Processing Corporation $35,000 IL Pacific Seafood - Charleston LLC $35,000 OR Sabel Steel Service, INC. $35,000 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Performance Engineering 5 insp. Adrian, MI Sims Metal East LLC 5 insp. Frankfort, NY Huntington Steel and Supply Company, INC. 5 insp. Huntington, WV Plasticycle Corporation 5 insp. Nashville, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tyson Poultry, INC.
Sedalia, MO
5 inspections $35,039
Sysco
Indianapolis, IN
0 inspections $0
Promet Processing Corporation
Naperville, IL
3 inspections $35,000
Pacific Seafood - Charleston LLC
Brookings, OR
2 inspections $35,000
Sabel Steel Service, INC.
Newnan, GA
2 inspections $35,000

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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 Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 37 violations across 5 inspections, including 34 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC. have? ▼
Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC. has 37 OSHA violations on record, including 34 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $35,040.
How many OSHA inspections has Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC. had? ▼
Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-05 and the most recent on 2014-09-16. This averages 7.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC.? ▼
Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC. has been assessed $35,040 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $46,200 (a 24.2% reduction).
Does Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC. has 34 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 Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC. operate in? ▼
Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424510). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC. ranks #8,467 (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 Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Master Feed Mill of Hillsboro, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $35,040 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (3.8x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sabel Steel Service, INC. in Newnan, GA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $35,000 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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