MICHAEL FOODS, INC. is a all other miscellaneous food manufacturing employer in WAKEFIELD, NE. Federal records show 5 OSHA inspections with 15 violations and $160,082 in penalties. 2 workplace fatality investigations on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

MICHAEL FOODS, INC.

105 NORTH MAIN, WAKEFIELD, NE, 68784

Parent: Michael Foods, Inc. (2 locations)

311999All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing

EIN: 470445304

537 employees

Federal Enforcement
5
OSHA inspections
15 violations
$160,082 in penalties
2 fatalities3 National Emphasis Program inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
2.8
Industry Avg DART
2
Self-Reported DART
0.3
Self-Reported TRIR
0.3
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).
OSHA Inspections
5
OSHA Violations
15
Total Penalties
$160,082
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
HIGH
SVEP Flag
Yes

Data Insights

History Span
11 years
Last Activity
2yr ago
Inspection Rate
0.5/yr
Violation Rate
1.4/yr
Violation Severity Mix
93% serious$10,672 avg per violation$32,016 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHA$160,082 total across all agencies
TRIR vs Industry Avg
-2.5
Below industry average
DART vs Industry Avg
-1.7
Below industry average

Inspection Breakdown

Referral
3
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 60% of inspections
Recidivism: 3 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

94%
Worse than most peers
vs 35 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
100%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
94%

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL FOODS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
MICHAEL FOODS, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 15 violations and $160,082 in total penalties.
How does MICHAEL FOODS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
MICHAEL FOODS, INC. operates in the all other miscellaneous food manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.8. MICHAEL FOODS, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 0.34 compared to an industry average of 2.
Has MICHAEL FOODS, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving MICHAEL FOODS, INC..
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