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Manufacturing · Lena, IL

Torkelson Cheese CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Torkelson Cheese CO. ranks #56,108 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,900
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#56,108
of 99,447 penalized employers

Torkelson Cheese CO. in Lena, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Torkelson Cheese CO. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,108 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Mid America Agri Products in Madrid, NE is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,900 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#56,108
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Torkelson Cheese CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Torkelson Cheese CO. runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$4,900 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Torkelson Cheese CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.58.81725.333.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMSTED RAIL COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32Knowlton Technologie…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MODEL SCREW PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18HARVEST RICE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HOME BREW MART, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BLUESCOPE BUILDINGS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ACME MACHELL COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25AMERIFORGE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MERSEN USA ACE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14C & B PIPING (W), INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SALERNO PACKAGING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ATLAS MOLDED PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KUGLER OIL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PENTAGON SURFACES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NEMESIS METALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ATLAS PAPER MILLS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 122 SISTERS FOOD GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PROACTIVE SOLUTIONS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14THERMOSEAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DFA DAIRY BRANDS FLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Torkelson Cheese CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Torkelson Cheese CO. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Torkelson Cheese CO. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Torkelson Cheese CO. sits at penalty rank #23,254 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($4,900 assessed).

How Torkelson Cheese CO. Compares

Torkelson Cheese CO.'s 1.00 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 (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-11-10

Last Inspection

2012-05-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,450 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$7,000

Current Penalty Amount

$4,900

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,100 from the initial assessment of $7,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Torkelson Cheese CO. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Torkelson Cheese CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $4,900 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,450 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Torkelson Cheese CO., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,900 here).

Lima Refining Company a Husky Energy INC. Subsidi. $4,900 OH Hammerton INC. $4,900 UT Sundance MFG. INC. $4,900 OR Standard Iron & Wire Works INC $4,900 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Amsted Rail Company, INC. 2 insp. Groveport, OH Knowlton Technologies LLC 2 insp. Watertown, NY Model Screw Products, INC. 2 insp. Clearwater, FL Harvest Rice, INC. 2 insp. Weiner, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mid America Agri Products
Madrid, NE
2 inspections $4,900
Accurounds Incorporated
Avon, MA
2 inspections $4,900
Metaltek International, INC.
Waukesha, WI
4 inspections $4,900
Commercial Display Systems, LLC
Canyon Country, CA
2 inspections $4,900
Compass Sign Company, LLC
Bensalem, PA
2 inspections $4,900

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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 Torkelson Cheese CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Torkelson Cheese CO.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Torkelson Cheese CO. have? ▼
Torkelson Cheese CO. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Torkelson Cheese CO. had? ▼
Torkelson Cheese CO. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-10 and the most recent on 2012-05-04. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Torkelson Cheese CO.? ▼
Torkelson Cheese CO. has been assessed $4,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,000 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Torkelson Cheese CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Torkelson Cheese CO. has 2 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 Torkelson Cheese CO. operate in? ▼
Torkelson Cheese CO. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311513). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Torkelson Cheese CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Torkelson Cheese CO. ranks #56,108 (the lower 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 Torkelson Cheese CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Torkelson Cheese CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,900 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, Mid America Agri Products in Madrid, NE is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,900 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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