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Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC ranks #40,494 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 1 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$8,296
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#40,494
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC in Mishicot, WI has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,296. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC once. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,494 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $61,027 in back wages owed to 34 affected workers. For comparison, Triumph Foods, LLC in Saint Joseph, MO is another manufacturing employer with 18 OSHA inspections on record and $69,354 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#40,494
of 99,447 penalized employers
$61,027
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $61K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($61K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$8,296 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% 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 Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEURO MARBLE & GRANITE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4READY SEAFOOD COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2FUTURE HOME TECHNOLO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MERIT TECHNOLOGIES W…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1STONE CASTLE RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DERKSEN PORTABLE BUI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2BUFFALO WELDING INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5IRON CROSS AUTOMOTIVE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SAW DUST BIN INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1BUFFALO FELT PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1HYDROSWING INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0EL PASO HOSE & FITTI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4ARGENT INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1NORFOLK DREDGING COM…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 9LOPEZ FOODS TORTILLAS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0FREDERICKSBURG GLASS…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5BEST EXPRESS FOODS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MARGAY RACING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2BUCKHORN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1Sandy Bay Mink Ranch…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 9
Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 9 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.

Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC is the #17,885 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($8,296). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC ranks #533 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($61,027).

Combined federal exposure here: $8,296 OSHA penalties plus $61,027 WHD back wages (88.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC Compares

Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC's 9.00 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 (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2024-05-02

Last Inspection

2024-05-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,296

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $8,296 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$16,593

Current Penalty Amount

$8,296

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$69,323

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,297 from the initial assessment of $16,593. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$61,027
Employees Affected
34
WHD Violations
39
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,795
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$61,027

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC owed $61,027 in back wages to 34 employees across 1 case and 39 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $8,296 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,296 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,296 here).

Kerber Company LLC $8,296 VT Joy Global Underground Mining LLC $8,296 OH Standard Industries, INC. $8,296 PA Midstate Printing Corporation $8,296 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Euro Marble & Granite 1 insp. Deer Park, NY Ready Seafood Company 1 insp. Portland, ME Future Home Technology, INC. 1 insp. Port Jervis, NY Merit Technologies Worldwide 1 insp. Canton, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

A-US Air Conditioning of Texas, Ltd.
Garland, TX
0 inspections $0
Triumph Foods, LLC
Saint Joseph, MO
18 inspections $69,354
Zaaz
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Leprino Foods Company
Lemoore, CA
12 inspections $69,395
Anthony Timberlands, INC.
Bearden, AR
4 inspections $69,400

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What to do with this record

Use Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC against A-US Air Conditioning of Texas, Ltd., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC also carries $61,027 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 1 inspections, including 9 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 Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC have? ▼
Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,296.
How many OSHA inspections has Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC had? ▼
Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-05-02 and the most recent on 2024-05-02. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC? ▼
Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC has been assessed $8,296 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,593 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $61,027 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC has 9 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.
Has Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC, resulting in $61,027 in back wages owed to 34 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC operate in? ▼
Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311611). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $61,027 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC ranks #40,494 (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 Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sandy Bay Mink Ranch, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $8,296 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Triumph Foods, LLC in Saint Joseph, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $69,354 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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