Midwest Processors LLC has one OSHA inspection on record in Minnesota.
OSHA opened it on Jul 6, 2026 as a planned inspection, in Pierz.
From that inspection OSHA issued 2 citation items: 2 serious.
OSHA proposed $1,500 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $900, down 40%.
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $4,872. Midwest Processors LLC averages $900 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $900 | $540 | Jul 17, 2026 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Serious | $600 | $360 | Jul 17, 2026 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1)
(a) Machine guarding—(1) Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are—barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.