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Strauss Feeds, L.L.C.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. ranks #2,165 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty82% serious
$87,740
OSHA penalties
28
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#2,165
of 99,447 penalized employers

Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. in Watertown, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $87,740. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 28 violations, averaging 14.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,165 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 23 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, Airstream, INC in Jackson Center, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $87,828 in current penalties.

14.0
violations per inspection
82.1%
of violations were serious
#2,165
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 28 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (14.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. runs far above peers (5.6x 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

$87,740 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($87,740) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $87,740 $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 Strauss Feeds, L.L.C..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0014.228.442.556.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNELCON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32COLUMBIA CEDAR INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 44AMERICAN FELT & FILT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 54PARKER TRUTEC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12RBC-WEST TRENTON A D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25KIEWIT OFFSHORE SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DFA DAIRY BRANDS FLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17QUALITY CULVERT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16FLANDERS PROVISION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BLACK BAY VENTURES V…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16STEWARD PLASTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MANNING'S BEEF, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MOUNTAIN WEST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4POLYCHEM CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AQUAMAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DAL-TILE TENNESSEE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23SEPTEMBER ENDS CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EZZO SAUSAGE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CASCADES HOLDING US …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29LAMINATING COMPANY O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Strauss Feeds, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28
Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 28 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.

Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. ranks #1,135 at $87,740 current penalty.

How Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. Compares

Strauss Feeds, L.L.C.'s 14.00 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 far above peers (5.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-02-28

Last Inspection

2024-02-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

14.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$43,870

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 14.0 violations per visit. That's $43,870 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

23

Serious

82.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

17.9% 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

$161,332

Current Penalty Amount

$87,740

Penalty Reduction

45.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $73,592 from the initial assessment of $161,332. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 28 8.0
Total Penalty $87,740 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $43,870 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Strauss Feeds, L.L.C., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($87,740 here).

Magnesium Products of America INC $87,700 MI The Bellevue Manufacturing Company $87,804 OH Airstream, INC $87,828 OH Newoods, INC. $87,842 AR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nelcon, INC. 2 insp. Laurel, MT Columbia Cedar INC 2 insp. Kettle Falls, WA American Felt & Filter CO 2 insp. New Windsor, NY Parker Trutec, INC. 2 insp. Springfield, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Magnesium Products of America INC
Eaton Rapids, MI
10 inspections $87,700
Horizon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
West Palm Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
The Bellevue Manufacturing Company
Bellevue, OH
4 inspections $87,804
Airstream, INC
Jackson Center, OH
2 inspections $87,828
Newoods, INC.
Russellville, AR
5 inspections $87,842

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What to do with this record

Use Strauss Feeds, L.L.C.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Strauss Feeds, L.L.C.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 2 inspections, including 23 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. have? ▼
Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 23 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $87,740.
How many OSHA inspections has Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. had? ▼
Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-02-28 and the most recent on 2024-02-28. This averages 14.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Strauss Feeds, L.L.C.? ▼
Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. has been assessed $87,740 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $161,332 (a 45.6% reduction).
Does Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. has 23 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 Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. operate in? ▼
Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311119). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. ranks #2,165 (the top 5% 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 Strauss Feeds, L.L.C.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Strauss Feeds, L.L.C.'s total OSHA penalty of $87,740 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Airstream, INC in Jackson Center, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $87,828 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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