Establishment profile
FRANKLIN FOODS INC
1925 W 1ST ST, DULUTH, MN, 55806
311511 — Fluid Milk Manufacturing
Summary
FRANKLIN FOODS INC has accumulated 31 OSHA violations across 13 inspections over 43 years of recorded history, with $1,820 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 92nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 114 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
FRANKLIN FOODS INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, FMCSA motor carrier registration, and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
69% 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 · 24 citations in this view · $1,820 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B04 III | 3 | 3 | $175 | Jun 1994 | Jun 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A02 | 2 | 2 | $315 | Nov 1985 | Jun 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G 1 III | 2 | 2 | — | May 1988 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 C02 I | 1 | 1 | $420 | May 1999 | May 1999 |
| 29 CFR 5205.067502 | 1 | 1 | $420 | May 1999 | May 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IV | 1 | 1 | $140 | Mar 2009 | Mar 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G01 II | 1 | 1 | $105 | Jun 2005 | Jun 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F04 | 1 | 1 | $105 | Feb 1997 | Feb 1997 |
| 29 CFR 5205.011601 | 1 | 1 | $70 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 D01 | 1 | 1 | $70 | Feb 1997 | Feb 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1994 | Jun 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1994 | Jun 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 E01 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1994 | Jun 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1994 | Jun 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B 2 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G 2 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B 9 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1990 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 A 2 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1988 | May 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 C 2 I | 1 | 1 | — | May 1988 | May 1988 |
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 3115 within MN. Peer group: 114 employers. This establishment has 31 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for FRANKLIN FOODS INC. 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 FRANKLIN FOODS INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 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 FRANKLIN FOODS INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for FRANKLIN FOODS INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for FRANKLIN FOODS INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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 FRANKLIN FOODS INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for FRANKLIN FOODS INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRANKLIN FOODS 1925 WEST FIRST STREET · DULUTH, MN, 55806 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Apr 2004 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for FRANKLIN FOODS INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The switch used to operate the reclining function can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Most recent recall: 2015-05-07. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of JusticeQUARTERLY MILK REQUIREMENTcontract · Last action 2013-03-22$41,304
- Department of JusticeQUARTERLY MILK REQUIREMENTcontract · Last action 2013-01-04$32,614
- Department of JusticeFY08 QTR4 MILK.contract · Last action 2008-09-26$22,488
- Department of Justice1/2 PINT SKIM MILK CARTONS FOR INMATE POPULATION.contract · Last action 2007-12-27$21,865
- Department of JusticeQUARTERLY SUBSISTANCE (MILK)contract · Last action 2011-06-30$18,996
- Department of JusticeMILKcontract · Last action 2009-11-05$17,556
- Department of JusticeFY09 2ND QTR MILK.contract · Last action 2009-01-06$17,480
- Department of JusticeQUARTERLY SUBSISTANCE (MILK)contract · Last action 2011-12-30$16,692
- Department of Justice1ST QTR MILKcontract · Last action 2010-04-22$16,409
- Department of JusticeQUARTERLY SUBSISTANCEcontract · Last action 2011-01-07$15,059
- Department of JusticeQUARTERLY MILK REQUIREMENTcontract · Last action 2013-03-26$13,909
- Department of JusticeDAIRY DELIVERYcontract · Last action 2012-03-12$4,083
- Department of JusticeFOOD DELIVERYcontract · Last action 2012-02-13$4,038
- Department of JusticeWEEKLY DAIRY ORDERcontract · Last action 2012-02-27$3,759
- Department of JusticeDAIRY DELIVERYcontract · Last action 2012-03-19$3,725
- Department of JusticeWEEKLY DAIRYcontract · Last action 2012-03-05$3,709
- Department of JusticeDAIRY PRODUCTScontract · Last action 2011-12-26$3,664
- Department of JusticeDAIRY ITEMScontract · Last action 2011-08-01$3,622
- Department of JusticeFOOD DELIVERYcontract · Last action 2011-07-25$3,615
- Department of JusticeDAIRY PRODUCTScontract · Last action 2011-12-19$3,561
- Department of JusticeDAIRY SUBSISTENCEcontract · Last action 2012-10-15$3,532
- Department of JusticeFOOD DELIVERYcontract · Last action 2012-02-20$3,527
- Department of JusticeFOOD DELIVERYcontract · Last action 2011-11-14$3,460
- Department of JusticeFOOD DELIVERYcontract · Last action 2011-11-07$3,427
- Department of JusticeDAIRY PRODUCTScontract · Last action 2012-01-03$3,410
- Department of JusticeFOOD DELIVERYcontract · Last action 2012-01-30$3,381
- Department of JusticeFOOD DELIVERYcontract · Last action 2012-02-06$3,330
- Department of JusticeDAIRY DELIVERYcontract · Last action 2012-03-26$3,292
- Department of JusticeDAIRY PRODUCTScontract · Last action 2011-08-15$3,247
- Department of JusticeDAIRY PRODUCTScontract · Last action 2011-12-05$3,246
- Department of JusticeFOOD DELIVERYcontract · Last action 2012-01-23$3,215
- Department of JusticeDAIRY PRODUCTScontract · Last action 2012-10-10$3,203
- Department of JusticeDAIRY PRODUCTScontract · Last action 2011-12-12$3,174
- Department of JusticeFOOD DELIVERYcontract · Last action 2012-01-16$3,168
- Department of JusticeDAIRY ITEMScontract · Last action 2011-10-03$3,163
- Department of JusticeDAIRY PRODUCTScontract · Last action 2011-10-31$3,146
- Department of JusticeDAIRY ITEMScontract · Last action 2011-08-22$3,144
- Department of JusticeFOOD DELIVERYcontract · Last action 2011-04-04$3,141
- Department of JusticeDAIRY ITMEScontract · Last action 2011-08-08$3,137
- Department of JusticeDAIRY ITEMScontract · Last action 2011-09-26$3,105
- Department of JusticeFOOD DELIVERYcontract · Last action 2010-10-12$3,078
- Department of JusticeDAIRY PRODUCTScontract · Last action 2011-11-28$3,077
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 424430 - DAIRY PRODUCT (EXCEPT DRIED OR CANNED) MERCHANT WHOLESALERS. Last action: 2013-03-26. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-17 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-02-25 | Planned | 1 | — | $140 | |
| 2005-05-24 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $525 | |
| 2003-12-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-04-04 | Planned | 2 | — | $140 | |
| 1999-04-14 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $840 | |
| 1997-01-07 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $175 | |
| 1994-05-05 | Complaint | 5 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-06-19 | Planned | 5 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-05-09 | Planned | 6 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-10-23 | Planned | 5 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-03-22 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-02-08 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on FRANKLIN FOODS INC 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 FRANKLIN FOODS INC's OSHA violation history?
- FRANKLIN FOODS INC has 13 OSHA inspections on record with 31 violations and $1,820 in total penalties.
- How does FRANKLIN FOODS INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- FRANKLIN FOODS INC operates in the fluid milk manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.7.