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Manufacturing · Le Center, MN

Winco INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Winco INC ranks #73,827 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$2,310
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#73,827
of 99,447 penalized employers

Winco INC in Le Center, MN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,310. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Winco INC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,827 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Veyance Technologies in Hannibal, MO is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,310 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#73,827
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Winco INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Winco INC runs well below peers (0.15x 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

$2,310 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 Winco INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.39.418.527.636.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCIVES STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14THE BATTERY RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35SEYMOUR OF SYCAMORE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27LEXINGTON METAL SYST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25W & B FABRICATORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32PINNACLE INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BURKE INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24WALKER MIDWEST LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10HAVILAND PLASTIC PRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13TORTILLA KING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12DARLING INGREDIENTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GREAT DANE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BOTTLING GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ROCK FIN COUNTERTOPS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DENVER MACHINE SHOP,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15VCNA PRAIRIE LLC DBA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6JM MANUFACTURING COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CATALINA CYLINDERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19GRAND PRAIRIE FOODS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Winco INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Winco INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Winco INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Winco INC ranks #28,939 at $2,310 current penalty.

How Winco INC Compares

Winco INC's 1.67 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 well below peers (0.15x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-01-23

Last Inspection

2015-03-02

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$770

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $770 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$3,300

Current Penalty Amount

$2,310

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $990 from the initial assessment of $3,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Winco INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Winco INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $2,310 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $770 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Winco INC, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,310 here).

Veyance Technologies $2,310 MO Motive Systems Engineering CORP $2,310 CA Buffelen Woodworking Company $2,310 WA Suffolk Cold Storage $2,310 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Cives Steel Company 3 insp. Augusta, ME The Battery Recycling CO., INC. 3 insp. Arecibo, PR Seymour of Sycamore LLC 3 insp. Sycamore, IL Lexington Metal Systems, LLC 3 insp. MT. Sterling, KY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Veyance Technologies
Hannibal, MO
2 inspections $2,310
Motive Systems Engineering CORP
Rancho Cordova, CA
2 inspections $2,310
Industrial Fabrication Services INC
Lake Crystal, MN
2 inspections $2,310
Buffelen Woodworking Company
Tacoma, WA
3 inspections $2,310
Brunk Minnesota LLC
Bloomington, MN
2 inspections $2,310

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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 Winco INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Winco INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Winco INC have? ▼
Winco INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,310.
How many OSHA inspections has Winco INC had? ▼
Winco INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-23 and the most recent on 2015-03-02. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Winco INC? ▼
Winco INC has been assessed $2,310 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,300 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Winco INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Winco INC has 4 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 Winco INC operate in? ▼
Winco INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 335312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Winco INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Winco INC ranks #73,827 (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 Winco INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Winco INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,310 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Veyance Technologies in Hannibal, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,310 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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