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Retail Trade · Gibson City, IL

Niemann Foods, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Niemann Foods, INC. ranks #15,814 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty33% serious
$21,851
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#15,814
of 99,447 penalized employers

Niemann Foods, INC. in Gibson City, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,851. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Niemann Foods, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,814 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, La Hidalguense in Dalton, GA is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#15,814
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Niemann Foods, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Niemann Foods, INC. runs far above peers (7.5x 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

$21,851 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Niemann Foods, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW BONANZA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KVH HAYWARD INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOMEGOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7COMPUTER SCIENCES CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11EL SUPER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EDWARD T CLARK & SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17MARINA FOOD, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BALLY AMERICAS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STAPLES, INC.,, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DISCOUNT TIRE OF MON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9A2Z CLOSEOUTS, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KRANZ FAMILY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE HOME DEPOT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WAL-MART STORES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 44600 JONESTOWN LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FOOD 4 LESS HOLDINGS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JCPENNEY PUERTO RICO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FELINO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Niemann Foods, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Niemann Foods, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail 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.

Niemann Foods, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Niemann Foods, INC. is the #369 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($21,851).

How Niemann Foods, INC. Compares

Niemann Foods, INC.'s 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (7.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-07-11

Last Inspection

2016-07-27

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,926

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $10,926 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

11.1% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

55.6% 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

$48,757

Current Penalty Amount

$21,851

Penalty Reduction

55.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $26,906 from the initial assessment of $48,757. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Niemann Foods, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Niemann Foods, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 9 1.7
Total Penalty $21,851 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,926 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,851 here).

Valley Fine Foods Company INC $21,750 CA John Stuckey Ford $22,000 PA Dollar Tree Stores, INC $22,000 UT Walmart $22,000 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

New Bonanza LLC 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Tractor Supply Company 2 insp. Skowhegan, ME KVH Hayward INC. 2 insp. Hayward, WI Homegoods, INC. 2 insp. Knoxville, TN

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Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

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Dalton, GA
0 inspections $0
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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 Niemann Foods, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Niemann Foods, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Niemann Foods, INC. have? ▼
Niemann Foods, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,851.
How many OSHA inspections has Niemann Foods, INC. had? ▼
Niemann Foods, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-11 and the most recent on 2016-07-27. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Niemann Foods, INC.? ▼
Niemann Foods, INC. has been assessed $21,851 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $48,757 (a 55.2% reduction).
Does Niemann Foods, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Niemann Foods, INC. has 3 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Niemann Foods, INC. operate in? ▼
Niemann Foods, INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 445110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Niemann Foods, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Niemann Foods, INC. ranks #15,814 (the top quarter 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 Niemann Foods, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Niemann Foods, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $21,851 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (7.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, La Hidalguense in Dalton, GA is a similar retail trade employer with $0 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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