Transportation & Warehousing · Troy, OH

The Mennel Milling Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Mennel Milling Company ranks #29,792 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty62% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$12,050
OSHA penalties: 13
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #29,792
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Mennel Milling Company in Troy, OH has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,050. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected The Mennel Milling Company 4 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,792 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Shelba D. Johnson Trucking, Inc. in Mocksville, NC is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection: 61.5%
of violations were serious: #29,792
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 43/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$12,050
Transportation & Warehousing avg

$6,129

What this shows The Mennel Milling Company runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$12,050 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 The Mennel Milling Company.

The Mennel Milling Company has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

The Mennel Milling Company in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, The Mennel Milling Company sits at penalty rank #1,338 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($12,050 assessed).

How The Mennel Milling Company Compares

The Mennel Milling Company's 3.25 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 runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-03-19

Last Inspection

2024-12-17

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,013

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 4 inspections over 13 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $3,013 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Serious

61.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

38.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$32,193

Current Penalty Amount

$12,050

Penalty Reduction

62.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,143 from the initial assessment of $32,193. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How The Mennel Milling Company compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	The Mennel Milling Company	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	1.9
Violations	13	3.2
Total Penalty	$12,050	$6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,013	$3,295

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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Mennel Milling Company, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,050 here).

DB Schenker, INC. $12,055 NJ Lewis-Clark Terminal, INC. $12,060 ID Ascent Battery Supply, LLC $12,040 WI Hampton Roads Transit $12,090 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Katoen Natie Gulf Coast, INC. 4 insp. LA Porte, TX Aeko Kula LLC 4 insp. Honolulu, HI Long Milk Haulers, INC. 4 insp. Penn Yan, NY Penske Logistics 4 insp. Romulus, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

DB Schenker, INC.

Kearny, NJ

2 inspections $12,055

Lewis-Clark Terminal, INC.

Lewiston, ID

4 inspections $12,060

Ascent Battery Supply, LLC

Glendale, WI

2 inspections $12,040

Ace in the Hole Equipment

Avoca, NY

0 inspections $0

Shelba D. Johnson Trucking, Inc.

Mocksville, NC

0 inspections $0

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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 The Mennel Milling Company safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, The Mennel Milling Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 4 inspections, including 8 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 The Mennel Milling Company have? ▼

The Mennel Milling Company has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,050.

How many OSHA inspections has The Mennel Milling Company had? ▼

The Mennel Milling Company has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-19 and the most recent on 2024-12-17. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for The Mennel Milling Company? ▼

The Mennel Milling Company has been assessed $12,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,193 (a 62.6% reduction).

Does The Mennel Milling Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. The Mennel Milling Company has 8 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 The Mennel Milling Company operate in? ▼

The Mennel Milling Company operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493130). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.

Where does The Mennel Milling Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Mennel Milling Company ranks #29,792 (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 The Mennel Milling Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

The Mennel Milling Company's total OSHA penalty of $12,050 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Shelba D. Johnson Trucking, Inc. in Mocksville, NC is a similar transportation & warehousing 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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