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Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC. ranks #47,847 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$6,498
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#47,847
of 99,447 penalized employers

Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC. in Poplar, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,498. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,847 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Piedmont Airlines in Omaha, NE is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,500 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#47,847
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$6,498 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% 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

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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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC..

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Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC. ranks #2,087 at $6,498 current penalty.

How Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC. Compares

Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC.'s 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-11-06

Last Inspection

2024-01-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,249

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $3,249 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$6,498

Current Penalty Amount

$6,498

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 6 3.2
Total Penalty $6,498 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,249 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,498 here).

Red River Supply, INC. $6,500 ND First Student, INC. $6,500 CT Piedmont Airlines $6,500 NE LA City los Angeles World Airports $6,500 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Standard Aero Business Aviation Services, LLC 2 insp. Springfield, IL Boyer Logistics, INC. 2 insp. Seattle, WA Usps Philadelphia Metro P&DC 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA South Jersey Transportation Authority 2 insp. Pleasantville, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Red River Supply, INC.
Williston, ND
2 inspections $6,500
First Student, INC.
Fairfield, CT
2 inspections $6,500
Piedmont Airlines
Omaha, NE
2 inspections $6,500
LA City los Angeles World Airports
Los Angeles, CA
5 inspections $6,500
U.S. Postal Service
Nashua, NH
7 inspections $6,500

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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 Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC. have? ▼
Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,498.
How many OSHA inspections has Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC. had? ▼
Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-11-06 and the most recent on 2024-01-02. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC.? ▼
Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC. has been assessed $6,498 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC. has 4 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 Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC. operate in? ▼
Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493120). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC. ranks #47,847 (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 Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Northland Foods of Minnesota, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,498 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Piedmont Airlines in Omaha, NE is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $6,500 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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