Establishment profile
ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY
1251 BEAVER CHANNEL PARKWAY, CLINTON, IA, 52732
311221 — Wet Corn Milling and Starch Manufacturing
Summary
ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY has accumulated 19 OSHA violations across 17 inspections over 43 years of recorded history, with $96,997 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 88th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 67 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 months ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
47% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 18 distinct standards shown · 19 citations in this view · $96,997 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88.4 - CODE OF IOWA (2017) | 2 | 2 | $20,951 | Apr 2018 | Jun 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0272 E02 | 1 | 1 | $12,934 | Jun 2019 | Jun 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 D01 III | 1 | 1 | $12,934 | Jun 2019 | Jun 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1926.1408 A02 | 1 | 1 | $12,471 | Jun 2018 | Jun 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 D03 | 1 | 1 | $9,239 | Jun 2019 | Jun 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 G01 | 1 | 1 | $7,853 | Jun 2019 | Jun 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 L02 I | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Oct 2017 | Oct 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D01 I | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Apr 2016 | Apr 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 II | 1 | 1 | $1,750 | Apr 2016 | Apr 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 L02 IV | 1 | 1 | $500 | Oct 2017 | Oct 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 L02 V | 1 | 1 | $500 | Oct 2017 | Oct 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0400 H01 | 1 | 1 | $225 | Feb 1983 | Feb 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0350 J | 1 | 1 | $140 | Feb 1983 | Feb 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 G03 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2019 | Jun 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1918.0096 E | 1 | 1 | — | May 1987 | May 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1918.0091 A | 1 | 1 | — | May 1987 | May 1987 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3112 within IA. Peer group: 67 employers. This establishment has 19 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2018 | Crane,Electric Shock,Overhead Power Line | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Feb 10, 2018 | Caught Between,Dock,Fracture,Hand,Trailer,Trailer Truck | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jul 23, 2016 | Fracture,Railroad,Railroad Car,Railroad Track,Struck By,TrainFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 4 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in IA — for ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 7 cases · 7 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-CA-360245 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2025 | Nov 2025 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-360187 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2025 | May 2025 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-338033 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2024 | Mar 2024 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 25-CA-208184 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2017 | Dec 2017 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 18-CA-019291 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2010 | Apr 2010 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-019280 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2010 | Apr 2010 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-019270 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2010 | Apr 2010 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
First case: 2008-03-20. Most recent: 2013-12-20. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
Federal prosecution case file
Federal corporate prosecution records from the University of Virginia Corporate Prosecution Registry. DPA = Deferred Prosecution Agreement; NPA = Non-Prosecution Agreement; both are pre-trial settlements where the defendant accepts terms but avoids conviction. Monitor = court-appointed compliance oversight, usually 2-5 years. 1 case · 1 plea/conviction · $100,000 in penalties / restitution.
| Case | Date | Disposition | Crime | Jurisdiction | Total payment | Monitor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
USA v. Archer Daniels Midland Company Archer Daniels Midland Co. · ADM | Mar 2008 | plea | Environmental | Tennessee - Eastern | $100,000 | No |
Source: University of Virginia Corporate Prosecution Registry (maintained by Prof. Brandon L. Garrett, Duke University). The registry has no state or jurisdiction-of-incorporation field on the company side, so same-name employers in different states may mis-attribute -- verify against the source case documents when precision matters.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2025-07-29 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2022-07-20 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2020-07-13 | Programmed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2019-01-07 | Unprogrammed Related | 6 | 6 | $55,894 | |
| 2018-05-18 | Referral | 1 | — | $12,471 | |
| 2018-02-28 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $8,017 | |
| 2017-08-29 | Complaint | 3 | — | $6,000 | |
| 2016-07-25 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-11-17 | Unprogrammed Related | 2 | 2 | $4,250 | |
| 2015-11-16 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $10,000 | |
| 2008-09-04 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-05-09 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-08-30 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-10-19 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-04-30 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-01-12 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $365 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- PENFORD PRODUCTS CO.CEDAR RAPIDS — 3 federal enforcement records
- MANILDRA MILLING CORPORATIONHAMBURG — 2 federal enforcement records
- ARCHER DANIELS MIDLANDCEDAR RAPIDS — 2 federal enforcement records
- CARGILL INCORPORATEDCEDAR RAPIDS — 2 federal enforcement records
- ADM CORN PROCESSINGCLINTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANYCEDAR RAPIDS — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY has 17 OSHA inspections on record with 19 violations and $96,997 in total penalties.
- How does ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY operates in the wet corn milling and starch manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.2.
- Has ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY.