Establishment profile
DAKOTA PREMIUM FOODS LLC
425 S CONCORD ST, SOUTH ST. PAUL, MN, 55075
311611 — Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
Summary
DAKOTA PREMIUM FOODS LLC has accumulated 24 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 25 years of recorded history, with $12,110 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 89th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 115 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 91st percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
DAKOTA PREMIUM FOODS LLC appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations 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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 22 citations in this view · $12,110 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 2 | 2 | $1,485 | May 2002 | Mar 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 D | 2 | 2 | $1,485 | May 2002 | Mar 2007 |
| 29 CFR 5205.0890 | 1 | 1 | $980 | Mar 2007 | Mar 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D01 | 1 | 1 | $735 | Mar 2007 | Mar 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0029 B03 | 1 | 1 | $700 | Jan 2014 | Jan 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 A02 | 1 | 1 | $650 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q02 XI | 1 | 1 | $650 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 5206.070001 | 1 | 1 | $650 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $505 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C01 | 1 | 1 | $505 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $505 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 B | 1 | 1 | $505 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L | 1 | 1 | $505 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 1 | 1 | $505 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F05 VC5 | 1 | 1 | $505 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 1 | 1 | $505 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 5206.070001 G | 1 | 1 | $490 | Mar 2007 | Mar 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | $245 | Mar 2007 | Mar 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2007 | Mar 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0332 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2002 | May 2002 |
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 3116 within MN. Peer group: 115 employers. This establishment has 24 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for DAKOTA PREMIUM FOODS LLC. 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 DAKOTA PREMIUM FOODS LLC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 12+ years. Most recent activity: 12 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for DAKOTA PREMIUM FOODS LLC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for DAKOTA PREMIUM FOODS LLC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MN — for DAKOTA PREMIUM FOODS LLC, 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 DAKOTA PREMIUM FOODS LLC 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.). 10 cases · 9 ULP · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-CA-018656 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2008 | May 2008 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-018612 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2008 | Feb 2008 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-018585 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2007 | May 2008 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-018566 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2007 | Jul 2008 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-018518 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2007 | Jun 2008 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-018498 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2007 | Jun 2008 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-018490 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | Oct 2007 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-018464 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | Sep 2007 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-018434 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2007 | Jun 2008 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-RD-002608 | Representation election | Jul 2007 | Feb 2008 | 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 DAKOTA PREMIUM FOODS LLC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for DAKOTA PREMIUM FOODS LLC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for DAKOTA PREMIUM FOODS LLC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-10 | Complaint | 1 | — | $700 | |
| 2013-11-20 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-11-20 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-04-19 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-02-12 | Planned | 7 | 5 | $4,410 | |
| 2002-03-27 | Planned | 4 | 3 | $1,950 | |
| 2002-03-27 | Planned | 12 | 12 | $5,050 | |
| 2001-01-31 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on DAKOTA PREMIUM FOODS LLC 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 DAKOTA PREMIUM FOODS LLC's OSHA violation history?
- DAKOTA PREMIUM FOODS LLC has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 24 violations and $12,110 in total penalties.
- How does DAKOTA PREMIUM FOODS LLC's safety record compare to its industry?
- DAKOTA PREMIUM FOODS LLC operates in the animal (except poultry) slaughtering industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.