OSHA has inspected Bongards Creameries 15 times in Minnesota since 1985.
The latest one began on Mar 19, 2026 as a planned inspection, in Perham.
Those inspections ended with 72 citation items: 41 serious and 31 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $82,195 and now stand at $52,005, 37% lower after settlements or reviews.
Lockout/tagout comes up most often in these citations: 7 items under 1910.147.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $4,872, and Bongards Creameries averages $5,110 (3 cited inspections).
Bongards Creameries also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company110 3rd Ave Ne, Perham, MN 56573 · Cheese Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $2,800 | $1,680 | Apr 13, 2026 | Final |
13200 County Road 51, Norwood Young America, MN 55368 · Cheese Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $7,000 | $4,200 | Apr 7, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $7,000 | $4,200 | Apr 7, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 7, 2020 | Final |
110 3rd Ave Ne, Perham, MN 56573 · Cheese Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $5,250 | $5,250 | Jul 11, 2017 | Final |
13200 County Road 51, Bongards, MN 55368 · Cheese Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
110 3rd Ave Ne, Perham, MN 56573 · Cheese Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
110 3rd Ave Ne, Perham, MN 56573 · Cheese Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.305(e)(2) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $3,000 | $2,100 | Jul 21, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.24(f) · Fixed industrial stairs |
Other-than-serious | $300 | $210 | Jul 21, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.24(h) · Fixed industrial stairs |
Other-than-serious | $300 | $210 | Jul 21, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $300 | $210 | Jul 21, 2009 | Closed |
13200 County Road 51, Bongards, MN 55368 · Cheese Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $900 | $630 | Feb 28, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Serious | $900 | $630 | Feb 28, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Serious | $1,200 | $840 | Feb 28, 2008 | Closed |
13200 County Road 51, Bongards, MN 55368 · Cheese Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(2)(iib) · Asbestos in construction |
Serious | $2,400 | $600 | Jan 10, 2007 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(9)(vi) · Asbestos in construction |
Serious | $2,400 | $600 | Jan 10, 2007 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Serious | $2,400 | $600 | Jan 10, 2007 | Final |
13200 County Road 51, Bongards, MN 55368 · Cheese Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $1,400 | $1,400 | May 28, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.119(d) · Process safety management |
Serious | $2,800 | $2,800 | May 28, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.119(e)(1) · Process safety management |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 28, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1) · Process safety management |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 28, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1) · Process safety management |
Serious | $2,800 | $2,800 | May 28, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2) · Process safety management |
Serious | $2,800 | $2,800 | May 28, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.119(n) · Process safety management |
Serious | $2,800 | $2,800 | May 28, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.119(k)(1) · Process safety management |
Serious | $2,800 | $2,800 | May 28, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $1,050 | $1,050 | May 28, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iiia) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,400 | $1,400 | May 28, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $1,400 | $1,400 | May 28, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 | Serious | $1,400 | $1,400 | May 28, 2003 | Closed |
13200 County Road 51, Bongards, MN 55368 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $1,600 | $360 | Sep 11, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $1,600 | $480 | Sep 11, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(i) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $1,200 | $120 | Sep 11, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.37(f)(6) · Exit routes |
Serious | $1,200 | $360 | Sep 11, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $2,000 | $600 | Sep 11, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $1,600 | $480 | Sep 11, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Serious | $1,600 | $480 | Sep 11, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $2,000 | $600 | Sep 11, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1) · Woodworking machinery |
Serious | $1,200 | $360 | Sep 11, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $2,000 | $600 | Sep 11, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,600 | $360 | Sep 11, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 12 | Serious | $1,600 | $480 | Sep 11, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $400 | $0 | Sep 11, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $400 | $0 | Sep 11, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $400 | $120 | Sep 11, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 4 | Other-than-serious | $400 | $120 | Sep 11, 1997 | Final |
13200 County Road 51, Bongards, MN 55368 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $1,200 | $840 | May 4, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Serious | $1,200 | $840 | May 4, 1995 | Closed |
13200 County Road 51, Bongards, MN 55368 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.176(f) · Material storage and aisles |
Serious | $560 | $560 | Jul 18, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $224 | $224 | Jul 18, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $140 | $140 | Jul 18, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.178(k)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 9 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 10 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 1991 | Closed |
13200 County Rd 51, Bongards, MN 55368 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
13200 County Rd 51, Bongards, MN 55368 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(i) · Noise |
Serious | $217 | $217 | Sep 19, 1985 | Closed |
13200 County Rd 51, Bongards, MN 55368 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $238 | $238 | May 28, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $187 | $187 | May 28, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Serious | $298 | $298 | May 28, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iv) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 28, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.24(f) · Fixed industrial stairs |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 28, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.106(g)(3)(vb) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 28, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.95(c) · Noise |
Other-than-serious | $127 | $127 | May 28, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 28, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 28, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 28, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $102 | $102 | May 28, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 9 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 28, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 10 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(5)(vf) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 28, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 11 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iib) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $102 | $102 | May 28, 1985 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Norwood Young America site logged 22 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 215 workers: 9.4 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 4.2 for its industry. Those cases cost 144 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bongards' Creameries Norwood Young America · 2025 | 215 | 22 | 7 | 9.4 | 4.2 |
| Bongards Creameries Norwood Young America · 2023 | 221 | 12 | 3 | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| Bongards' Creameries Perham Perham · 2023 | 146 | 15 | 3 | 10.2 | 4.2 |
| Bongards Creameries - Perham Perham · 2021 | 143 | 11 | 2 | 7.7 | 4.2 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.106(g)(3)(vb)
(v) Remote pumping systems. (a) This paragraph (g)(3)(v) shall apply to systems for dispensing Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), where such liquids are transferred from storage to individual or multiple dispensing units by pumps located elsewhere than at the dispensing units.
29 CFR 1910.119(d)
(d) Process safety information. In accordance with the schedule set forth in paragraph (e)(1) of this section, the employer shall complete a compilation of written process safety information before conducting any process hazard analysis required by the standard. The compilation of written process safety information is to enable the employer and the employees involved in operating the process to identify and understand the hazards posed by those processes involving highly hazardous chemicals. This process safety information shall include information pertaining to the hazards of the highly hazardous chemicals used or produced by the process, information pertaining to the technology of the process, and information pertaining to the equipment in the process.
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(1)
(e) Process hazard analysis. (1) The employer shall perform an initial process hazard analysis (hazard evaluation) on processes covered by this standard. The process hazard analysis shall be appropriate to the complexity of the process and shall identify, evaluate, and control the hazards involved in the process. Employers shall determine and document the priority order for conducting process hazard analyses based on a rationale which includes such considerations as extent of the process hazards, number of potentially affected employees, age of the process, and operating history of the process. The process hazard analysis shall be conducted as soon as possible, but not later than the following schedule:
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