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Cargill, Incorporated: OSHA inspections and violations

La Crosse, Wisconsin · Other Animal Food Manufacturing · NAICS 311119

23inspections
44citation items
$34,986current penalties
Dec 29, 2022last inspection

Since 1973, OSHA inspectors have visited Cargill, Incorporated in Wisconsin 23 times.

The most recent inspection opened on Dec 29, 2022 after a complaint, in Milton.

In all, OSHA issued 44 citation items: 14 serious and 30 other-than-serious.

The proposed penalties came to $50,751; today they stand at $34,986, 31% less.

The rule cited most here is 1910.68 (manlifts), 9 times.

Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,873 penalty. Cargill, Incorporated averages $15,585 across 2 cited inspections.

Cargill, Incorporated also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

It reported 2 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.

Cargill, Incorporated: OSHA citation items per year, 1973 to 2022
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 346412273 OPENED DEC 29, 2022Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 32 employees at the site · Closed May 23, 2023

1425 E High Street, Milton, WI 53563 · Other Animal Food Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 345950679 OPENED MAY 11, 2022Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 250 employees at the site · Closed Nov 3, 2022

4700 North 132nd Street, Butler, WI 53007 · Meat Processed from Carcasses · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 344214531 OPENED AUG 6, 2019Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 16 employees at the site · Closed Nov 8, 2019

704 S. 15th St., Sheboygan, WI 53081 · Malt Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(ii) · Fall protection in general industry
Serious$8,335$5,834Oct 16, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(1)(ii) · Grain handling facilities
Serious$13,260$9,282Oct 16, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(2) · Grain handling facilities
Serious$13,260$9,282Oct 16, 2019Final

Inspection 342255478 OPENED APR 17, 2017Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 31 employees at the site · Closed Aug 11, 2017

1425 E High Street, Milton, WI 53563 · Other Animal Food Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.137(c)(2)(viii) · Electrical protective equipment
Other-than-serious$6,771$6,771Jul 6, 2017Final

Inspection 339892580 OPENED AUG 14, 2014Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 9 employees at the site · Closed Oct 28, 2014

6526 County Road O, Shullsburg, WI 53586 · Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 339625485 OPENED MAR 13, 2014Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 32 employees at the site · Closed Sep 16, 2014

1425 High Street, Milton, WI 53563 · Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 21, 2014Final

Inspection 315121483 OPENED MAY 25, 2011Closed

Planned · Partial · Health · 950 employees at the site · Closed Dec 13, 2011

200 S Emmber Lane, Milwaukee, WI 53233 · Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 3a
OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause
Serious$2,550$2,550Nov 3, 2011Closed
Citation 1, item 3b
OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause
Serious$2,550$0Nov 3, 2011Closed

Inspection 100106269 OPENED NOV 6, 1986Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 10 employees at the site · Closed Nov 6, 1986

416 S. Front Street, Lacrosse, WI 54601 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

15 older inspections

Inspection 100150226 OPENED SEP 10, 1986Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 12 employees at the site · Closed Sep 10, 1986

416 S. Front Street, Lacrosse, WI 54601 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 101062644 OPENED JUN 11, 1986Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 10 employees at the site · Closed Jun 11, 1986

416 S. Front Street, Lacrosse, WI 54601 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 1276385 OPENED NOV 7, 1985Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 9 employees at the site · Closed Nov 7, 1985

416 S Front St, La Crosse, WI 54601 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 1280304 OPENED SEP 25, 1985Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 9 employees at the site · Closed Sep 25, 1985

416 Front St, La Crosse, WI 54601 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 2374841 OPENED MAY 22, 1985Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 25,000 employees at the site · Closed May 22, 1985

416 S Front St, La Crosse, WI 54601 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 275453 OPENED FEB 8, 1984Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 11 employees at the site · Closed Sep 5, 1984

335 South Muskego Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3) · Woodworking machinery
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 24, 1984Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 24, 1984Closed

Inspection 15567795 OPENED SEP 21, 1983Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 9 employees at the site · Closed Nov 2, 1983

416 S Front St, La Crosse, WI 54601 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 15566763 OPENED AUG 19, 1982Closed

Planned · Records only · Safety · 10 employees at the site · Closed Sep 2, 1982

416 S Front St, La Crosse, WI 54601 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 15553068 OPENED SEP 9, 1980Closed

Follow-up · Complete · Safety · 9 employees at the site · Closed Sep 10, 1980

416 South Front Street, La Crosse, WI 54601 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 15452618 OPENED SEP 13, 1979Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 9 employees at the site · Closed Jul 7, 1980

416 S Front St, La Crosse, WI 54601 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1918.25(c) · Bridge plates and ramps (See also § 1918.86)
Serious$120$1Sep 24, 1979Contested

Inspection 15454846 OPENED APR 26, 1978Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 6 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

416 South Front, La Crosse, WI 54601 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 15551898 OPENED APR 26, 1978Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 6 employees at the site · Closed Sep 10, 1980

416 South Front Street, La Crosse, WI 54601 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements
Serious$420$100Jun 1, 1978Contested
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(i) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Serious$350$175Jun 1, 1978Contested
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.36(b)(1) · Exit route design
Serious$490$375Jun 1, 1978Contested
Citation 1, item 4 Serious$490$0Jun 1, 1978Contested
Citation 1, item 5
OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause
Serious$490$245Jun 1, 1978Contested
Citation 1, item 6
OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause
Serious$560$0Jun 1, 1978Contested
Citation 1, item 7
OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause
Serious$490$0Jun 1, 1978Contested
Citation 1, item 8
OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause
Serious$490$245Jun 1, 1978Contested
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 1, 1978Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1) · General requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 1, 1978Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(iv) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 1, 1978Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 1, 1978Contested
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(3) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 1, 1978Closed
Citation 2, item 6
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 1, 1978Closed

Inspection 15585615 OPENED JUL 10, 1975Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 400 employees at the site · Closed Jul 19, 1975

416 South Front St, La Crosse, WI 54601 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.157(d)(3)(iv) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 10, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 10, 1975Closed

Inspection 15475577 OPENED JUL 10, 1974Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 400 employees at the site · Closed Mar 16, 1984

416 S Front, La Crosse, WI 54601 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 9, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(2) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 9, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 3 Other-than-serious$30$30Aug 9, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 4 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 9, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 5 Other-than-serious$30$30Aug 9, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 6 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 9, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 7 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 9, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 8 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 9, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 9 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 9, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 10 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 9, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 11 Other-than-serious$30$30Aug 9, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 12
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(i) · Flammable liquids
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 9, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 13
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 9, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 14
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 9, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 15
29 CFR 1910.24(b) · Fixed industrial stairs
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 9, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 16 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 9, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 17 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 9, 1974Closed

Inspection 15437163 OPENED APR 25, 1973Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

416 So Front St, La Crosse, WI 54601 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1918.23(b) · Jacob's ladders
Other-than-serious$35$35May 3, 1973Closed

Injury and illness logs

From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.

In 2025, the Milwaukee site logged 14 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 211 workers: 4.1 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.4 for its industry. Those cases cost 13 days away from work.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Cargill
Milwaukee · 2025
211 1414.13.4
Cargill ANH - Milton, WI
Milton · 2025
34 105.22.6
QSI Cargill Milwaukee
Milwaukee · 2025
14 2011.42.8
Cargill Animal Nutrition
Milton · 2023
32 000.02.6
Grinds - Butler WI
Butler · 2022
405 1002.33.7
Grinds - Milwaukee WI
Milwaukee · 2022
220 612.43.7
Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate Milwaukee
Milwaukee · 2020
345 1514.93.4
Cargill
Milton · 2020
25 103.82.6

Severe injury reports

Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 2 reports on file.

Jan 29, 2024, Butler: Amputation · amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified · other finger(s) n.e.c.

An employee's left hand came into contact with a conveyor and was pulled around a conveyor guide. The employee's middle and ring fingers were amputated almost to the first joint. The little finger sustained an avulsion injury.

Nov 27, 2018, Milwaukee: Hospitalization · fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. · foot (feet) and ankle(s)

On November 27, 2018, an employee was driving a stand-up forklift backwards when another forklift operator struck him at an intersection. He suffered a broken heel and torn Achilles tendon, requiring hospitalization.

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(i)

(4) Design and construction of inside storage rooms—(i) Construction. Inside storage rooms shall be constructed to meet the required fire-resistive rating for their use. Such construction shall comply with the test specifications set forth in Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, NFPA 251-1969. Where an automatic sprinkler system is provided, the system shall be designed and installed in an acceptable manner. Openings to other rooms or buildings shall be provided with noncombustible liquid-tight raised sills or ramps at least 4 inches in height, or the floor in the storage area shall be at least 4 inches below the surrounding floor. Openings shall be provided with approved self-closing fire doors. The room shall be liquid-tight where the walls join the floor. A permissible alternate to the sill or ramp is an open-grated trench inside of the room which dra

29 CFR 1910.137 · Electrical protective equipment

29 CFR 1910.137(c)(2)(viii)

(viii) Electrical protective equipment shall be subjected to periodic electrical tests. Test voltages and the maximum intervals between tests shall be in accordance with Table I-4 and Table I-5.

29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers

29 CFR 1910.157(d)(3)(iv)

(3) The employer may use uniformly spaced standpipe systems or hose stations connected to a sprinkler system installed for emergency use by employees instead of Class A portable fire extinguishers, provided that such systems meet the respective requirements of § 1910.158 or § 1910.159, that they provide total coverage of the area to be protected, and that employees are trained at least annually in their use.

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.213 · Woodworking machinery

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements

29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes

29 CFR 1910.24 · Fixed industrial stairs

29 CFR 1910.272 · Grain handling facilities

29 CFR 1910.28 · Fall protection in general industry

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.309

29 CFR 1910.36 · Exit route design

29 CFR 1910.68 · Manlifts

29 CFR 1918.23 · Jacob's ladders

29 CFR 1918.25 · Bridge plates and ramps (See also § 1918.86)

OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause

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