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Ranchers Legacy Meat CO

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ranchers Legacy Meat CO ranks #48,889 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty87% serious
$6,270
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#48,889
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ranchers Legacy Meat CO in White Bear Lake, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,270. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ranchers Legacy Meat CO 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48,889 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Zimmerman Machine, INC. in Friedensburg, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,269 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
86.7%
of violations were serious
#48,889
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ranchers Legacy Meat CO compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ranchers Legacy Meat CO 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

$6,270 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ranchers Legacy Meat CO.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0016.833.550.367.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedREPUBLIC ENGINEERED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25BERRY GLOBAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HEIDELBERG MATERIALS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19R & E Pallets, Inc, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SENECA FOODS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BENSON'S OLD HOME KI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DIVERSIFIED SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14HAPPY ORCHARD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ARCONIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8M-POWER CHEMICALS L C, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20POLYVEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12THE WESTON COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 64NIMSGERN STEEL CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MOSAIC FERTILIZER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BD MEATS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10IHP OPERATIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DOVE DIE & STAMPING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LEIGH FIBERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27COMMODORE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19PROCESS EQUIPMENT, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Ranchers Legacy Meat…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Ranchers Legacy Meat CO has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Ranchers Legacy Meat CO in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ranchers Legacy Meat CO ranks #20,953 at $6,270 current penalty.

How Ranchers Legacy Meat CO Compares

Ranchers Legacy Meat CO's 7.50 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

2

First Inspection

2015-05-27

Last Inspection

2015-05-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,135

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $3,135 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

86.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

13.3% 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

$7,800

Current Penalty Amount

$6,270

Penalty Reduction

19.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,530 from the initial assessment of $7,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Ranchers Legacy Meat CO compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ranchers Legacy Meat CO Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $6,270 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,135 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ranchers Legacy Meat CO, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,270 here).

Enviva Pellets LLC $6,270 VA Zimmerman Machine, INC. $6,269 PA Icu Medical $6,268 OH Webster's Custom Cabinets, INC. $6,266 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Republic Engineered Products INC. 2 insp. Lorain, OH Berry Global, INC. 2 insp. Sterling, MA Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC 2 insp. Nazareth, PA R & E Pallets, Inc 2 insp. Michigan City, IN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Enviva Pellets LLC
Franklin, VA
2 inspections $6,270
Zimmerman Machine, INC.
Friedensburg, PA
2 inspections $6,269
Icu Medical
Dublin, OH
2 inspections $6,268
Parks Coffee and Prostar Services
Carrollton, TX
0 inspections $0
Webster's Custom Cabinets, INC.
Jacksonville, FL
4 inspections $6,266

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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 Ranchers Legacy Meat CO safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ranchers Legacy Meat CO's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ranchers Legacy Meat CO have? ▼
Ranchers Legacy Meat CO has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,270.
How many OSHA inspections has Ranchers Legacy Meat CO had? ▼
Ranchers Legacy Meat CO has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-27 and the most recent on 2015-05-27. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ranchers Legacy Meat CO? ▼
Ranchers Legacy Meat CO has been assessed $6,270 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,800 (a 19.6% reduction).
Does Ranchers Legacy Meat CO have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ranchers Legacy Meat CO has 13 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 Ranchers Legacy Meat CO operate in? ▼
Ranchers Legacy Meat CO operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311612). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ranchers Legacy Meat CO rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ranchers Legacy Meat CO ranks #48,889 (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 Ranchers Legacy Meat CO's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ranchers Legacy Meat CO's total OSHA penalty of $6,270 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Zimmerman Machine, INC. in Friedensburg, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,269 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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