OSHA has inspected Cargill, Incorporated 53 times in Ohio since 1972.
The latest one began on Dec 29, 2025 on a referral, in Akron; the case is still open.
Those inspections ended with 96 citation items: 32 serious, 1 repeat and 63 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $206,294 and now stand at $157,322, 24% lower after settlements or reviews.
Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts comes up most often in these citations: 15 items under 1910.219.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $4,873, and Cargill, Incorporated averages $5,125 (7 cited inspections).
2 inspections on this page followed a fatal incident.
Cargill, Incorporated also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 6 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
Inspection 347225294 OPENED JAN 22, 2024Closed
Referral · Partial · Safety · 250 employees at the site · Closed Feb 12, 2024
3201 Needmore Rd., Dayton, OH 45414 · Wet Corn Milling and Starch Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
45 older inspections
Inspection 342759974 OPENED NOV 8, 2017Closed
Planned · Partial · Safety · 10 employees at the site · Closed Jan 17, 2018
309 W. Main St., Circleville, OH 43113 · Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 |
Other-than-serious | $8,465 | $6,772 | Nov 29, 2017 | Final |
Inspection 342761566 OPENED NOV 8, 2017Closed
Planned · Complete · Health · 10 employees at the site · Closed Feb 5, 2018
309 W Main Street, Circleville, OH 43113 · Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 342728094 OPENED OCT 25, 2017Closed
Planned · Partial · Health · 20 employees at the site · Closed Oct 31, 2017
4201 St. Rt. 238ne, Bloomingburg, OH 43106 · Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 342729837 OPENED OCT 25, 2017Closed
Planned · Partial · Safety · 20 employees at the site · Closed Nov 3, 2017
4201 St. Rt. 238ne, Bloomingburg, OH 43106 · Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 340918408 OPENED SEP 15, 2015Closed
Planned · Complete · Health · 18 employees at the site · Closed Jul 19, 2016
1203 Timken Rd, Wooster, OH 44691 · Farm Product Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 |
Other-than-serious | $3,400 | $2,000 | Nov 17, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 |
Other-than-serious | $3,400 | $2,000 | Nov 17, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 |
Serious | $2,550 | $1,530 | Nov 17, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5 |
Serious | $2,550 | $2,000 | Nov 17, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 339782716 OPENED MAY 27, 2014Closed
Unprogrammed related · Partial · Safety · 200 employees at the site · Closed Jun 2, 2014
2400 Industrial Dr., Sidney, OH 45365 · Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 339672701 OPENED APR 8, 2014Closed
Complaint · Partial · Health · 100 employees at the site · Closed Jun 17, 2014
3201 Needmore Rd., Dayton, OH 45414 · Wet Corn Milling and Starch Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 339647083 OPENED MAR 25, 2014Closed
Referral · Partial · Safety · 400 employees at the site · Closed Aug 13, 2014
2400 Industrial Dr., Sidney, OH 45365 · Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 339453516 OPENED OCT 29, 2013Closed
Planned · Partial · Health · 285 employees at the site · Closed Nov 18, 2013
3201 Needmore Rd., Dayton, OH 45414 · Wet Corn Milling and Starch Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 339510448 OPENED OCT 29, 2013Closed
Planned · Partial · Safety · 285 employees at the site · Closed Dec 6, 2013
3201 Needmore Rd., Dayton, OH 45414 · Wet Corn Milling and Starch Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 337941819 OPENED DEC 19, 2012Closed
Planned · Partial · Safety · 400 employees at the site · Closed Apr 8, 2016
2400 Industrial Dr., Sidney, OH 45365 · Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 2b |
Serious | $0 | $7,000 | Jun 14, 2013 | Final |
Inspection 337981815 OPENED DEC 19, 2012Closed
Planned · Partial · Health · 400 employees at the site · Closed Apr 8, 2016
2400 Industrial Dr., Sidney, OH 45365 · Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a |
Serious | $7,000 | $5,000 | Jun 14, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b |
Serious | $7,000 | $0 | Jun 14, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3a |
Serious | $7,000 | $5,000 | Jun 14, 2013 | Final |
Inspection 333914844 OPENED APR 18, 2012Closed
Planned · Complete · Safety · 8 employees at the site · Closed Jun 25, 2012
309 W. Main St., Circleville, OH 43113 · Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 |
Other-than-serious | $2,550 | $2,550 | May 18, 2012 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 |
Other-than-serious | $2,550 | $2,550 | May 18, 2012 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3a |
Serious | $3,400 | $2,632 | May 18, 2012 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3b |
Serious | $3,400 | $0 | May 18, 2012 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 |
Serious | $4,000 | $2,632 | May 18, 2012 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6 |
Other-than-serious | $2,550 | $2,550 | May 18, 2012 | Final |
Inspection 333915056 OPENED APR 18, 2012Closed
Planned · Partial · Health · 8 employees at the site · Closed Jun 18, 2012
309 W. Main St., Circleville, OH 43113 · Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 332833680 OPENED MAR 27, 2012Closed
Complaint · Partial · Health · 400 employees at the site · Closed Aug 15, 2012
2400 Indutrial Drive, Sidney, OH 45365 · Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 333300655 OPENED MAR 27, 2012Closed
Complaint · Partial · Safety · 400 employees at the site · Closed Oct 1, 2012
2400 Industrial Dr., Sidney, OH 45365 · Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 332823152 OPENED MAR 22, 2012Closed
Planned · Complete · Health · 17 employees at the site · Closed Mar 28, 2012
4201 St. Rt. 238ne, Bloomingburg, OH 43106 · Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 332823418 OPENED MAR 22, 2012Closed
Planned · Complete · Safety · 17 employees at the site · Closed May 17, 2012
4201 Strt 238ne, Bloomingburg, OH 43106 · Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 |
Serious | $1,721 | $1,721 | Apr 18, 2012 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 |
Serious | $1,721 | $500 | Apr 18, 2012 | Final |
Inspection 315173815 OPENED APR 8, 2011Closed
Complaint · Partial · Health · 311 employees at the site · Closed May 23, 2011
3201 Needmore Rd., Dayton, OH 45414 · Wet Corn Milling and Starch Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 314343138 OPENED APR 8, 2010Closed
Referral · Partial · Health · 300 employees at the site · Closed Apr 14, 2010
3201 Needmore Road, Dayton, OH 45414 · Wet Corn Milling and Starch Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 313620593 OPENED SEP 9, 2009Closed
Complaint · Partial · Health · 100 employees at the site · Closed Apr 18, 2011
2065 Manchester Rd., Akron, OH 44314 · All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 309962272 OPENED APR 19, 2006Closed
Referral · Partial · Safety · 285 employees at the site · Closed Aug 8, 2006
3201 Needmore Rd., Dayton, OH 45414 · Wet Corn Milling and Starch Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 |
Serious | $5,000 | $3,500 | Jun 21, 2006 | Closed |
Inspection 308367903 OPENED NOV 8, 2004Closed
Unprogrammed related · Partial · Safety · 240 employees at the site · Closed May 27, 2005
3201 Needmore Rd., Dayton, OH 45414 · Wet Corn Milling and Starch Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
No citations from this inspection.
Incident on May 16, 2002 (fatal): Employee killed while operating palletizer
On May 16, 2002, Employee #1 was operating a palletizer when some bags of salt b ecame jammed in the machine. Without deenergizing and locking out the palletizer , he attempted to remove the bags from the machine. He became caught and was pul led into the machine by its mechanism. Employee died due to asphyxiation.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 |
Serious | $4,500 | $4,500 | Jun 4, 2002 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 |
Serious | $3,150 | $1,890 | Jun 4, 2002 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 |
Other-than-serious | $1,350 | $0 | Jun 4, 2002 | Final |
Incident on Nov 11, 1997 (fatal): Two employees asphixiated in grain bin
Employees #1 and #2 were cleaning a flat bottom grain bin using a front end load er. Employee #1 was operating the loader while Employee #2 watched. Employees #1 and #2 were found dead from asphyxia inside a chute leading to the drag conveyo r.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 |
Serious | $3,500 | $1,000 | Jan 13, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 |
Serious | $5,000 | $1,000 | Jan 13, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 |
Serious | $5,000 | $1,000 | Jan 13, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 |
Unclassified | $70,000 | $67,000 | Jan 13, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 |
Other-than-serious | $1,083 | $1,000 | Aug 12, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 |
Serious | $7,000 | $3,500 | Feb 10, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 10, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a |
Other-than-serious | $975 | $500 | Mar 2, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 |
Serious | $1,300 | $800 | Mar 2, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 1994 | Closed |
No citations from this inspection.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 |
Serious | $700 | $700 | Feb 23, 1987 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 23, 1987 | Closed |
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 |
Serious | $540 | $540 | Aug 27, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 |
Serious | $180 | $180 | Aug 27, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 27, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 27, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 27, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 27, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 27, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 27, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 27, 1985 | Closed |
No citations from this inspection.
No citations from this inspection.
No citations from this inspection.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 |
Serious | $480 | $50 | Sep 27, 1978 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 2 |
Serious | $560 | $50 | Sep 27, 1978 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 3 |
Serious | $320 | $0 | Sep 27, 1978 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 4 |
Serious | $240 | $50 | Sep 27, 1978 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 5 |
Serious | $560 | $50 | Sep 27, 1978 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 6 |
Serious | $400 | $50 | Sep 27, 1978 | Contested |
No citations from this inspection.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 |
Serious | $800 | $800 | Oct 18, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 |
Serious | $800 | $800 | Oct 18, 1976 | Closed |
No citations from this inspection.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 |
Serious | $100 | $100 | Apr 15, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 13 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 14 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 15 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 16 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 17 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 18 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 19 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 |
Repeat | $250 | $250 | Oct 16, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation 99, item 1 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1975 | Closed |
No citations from this inspection.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 3, 1975 | Closed |
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 13 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 14 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 15 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1974 | Closed |
No citations from this inspection.
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Sidney site logged 10 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 247 workers: 4.1 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.1 for its industry. Those cases cost 42 days away from work.
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 6 reports on file.
Sep 13, 2024, Dayton: Hospitalization · effects of heat n.e.c. · body systems
An employee was performing regular job duties when they began to feel unwell. The employee was hospitalized for dehydration due to heat.
Sep 11, 2024, Dayton: Hospitalization · fractures · elbow(s)
An employee was descending a ladder and fell approximately 5-6 feet to the floor, resulting in a fractured elbow.
Jan 20, 2024, Dayton: Hospitalization · fractures · thigh(s)
An employee was unloading material from a rail car when they fell approximately 15 feet onto the feed layout area. The employee was hospitalized with a broken femur that required surgery.
May 11, 2023, Sidney: Hospitalization · heat (thermal) burns, unspecified · nonclassifiable
On May 11, 2023, at 8:15 PM, an employee was unloading a railcar. The car had been steamed and the top was vented. The employee connected the unload hose to the bottom of the car and when the railcar valve was opened to begin the unload process, pressure from the unload piping surged back into the railcar. This caused 200-degree F oil to spill out of the top of the railcar, contacting the employee.
Aug 6, 2022, Sidney: Hospitalization, amputation · amputations · finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
On August 6, 2022, an employee was operating a stand-up forklift when it struck a fixed post. The employee's left thumb was caught between the forklift and the post, resulting in an amputation to the thumb.
Feb 11, 2015, Sidney: Hospitalization · fractures · ankle(s)
An employee slipped and fell on ice after washing off oil and grease from a pump the employee had recently pulled out of a process pit. The employee sustained a fractured ankle that required surgery.
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