Establishment profile
GENERAL MILLS
4800 EDGEWOOD ROAD SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 52406
Operated by General Mills · 1 of 127 establishments
311230 — Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing
EIN 411838090
Summary
GENERAL MILLS has accumulated 10 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 40 years of recorded history, with $30,275 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 73rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 68 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 88th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 5 months ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GENERAL MILLS 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
63% 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. 8 distinct standards shown · 10 citations in this view · $30,275 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 3 | 3 | $18,944 | Apr 2018 | Oct 2023 |
| 88.4 - CODE OF IOWA (2021) | 1 | 1 | $8,778 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0029 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,253 | Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 C02 I | 1 | 1 | $650 | Feb 2015 | Feb 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $650 | Feb 2015 | Feb 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A02 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2015 | Feb 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2015 | Feb 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 I02 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2015 | Feb 2015 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 3112 within IA. Peer group: 68 employers. This establishment has 10 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 90 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 GENERAL MILLS. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2022 | Amputated,Amputation,Door,Finger,Fingertip,Partial Amputation | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jan 6, 2022 | Caught Between,Crushed,Tractor--Truck,TrailerFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Feb 25, 2018 | Amputated,Auger,Finger,Rotating Parts,Struck Against,Unguarded | 1 | — | — | |
| Oct 29, 1985 | CHAIN,LOCKOUT,SPROCKET,HAND | 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 5 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 GENERAL MILLS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for GENERAL MILLS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in IA — for General Mills, 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 General Mills 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.). 4 cases · 4 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-CA-240127 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2019 | Dec 2019 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-227854 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2018 | Nov 2018 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-139438 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2014 | Nov 2014 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-017056 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2003 | Dec 2003 | 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 GENERAL MILLS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GENERAL MILLS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for GENERAL MILLS. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
No federal contracts are recorded to this specific location.
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract activity for the parent corporation. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2023-07-13 | Referral | 2 | 1 | $10,182 | |
| 2022-01-26 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $7,315 | |
| 2022-01-07 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 1 | 1 | $8,778 | |
| 2018-03-27 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | |
| 2014-12-15 | Planned | 5 | 5 | $1,300 | |
| 1987-08-18 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-10-29 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
GENERAL MILLS is one of 127 establishments rolled up under the parent organization General Mills.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of General Mills across all 127 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in breakfast cereal manufacturing within IA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- CONAGRA FOODSCEDAR RAPIDS — 2 federal enforcement records
- GRAIN MILLERS INCSAINT ANSGAR — 2 federal enforcement records
- RALSTON FOODS, INC.CEDAR RAPIDS — 2 federal enforcement records
- QUAKER OATS COMPANYCEDAR RAPIDS — 2 federal enforcement records
- QTG - QUAKER, TROPICANA, GATORADECEDAR RAPIDS — 1 federal enforcement record
- INTEGRITY MILLSCRESCO — 1 federal enforcement record
- PEPSICO/QUAKER OATSCEDAR RAPIDS — 1 federal enforcement record
- QUAKER MANUFACTURING LLCCEDAR RAPIDS — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by General Mills, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- GENERAL MILLS INC.WELLSTON, OH — 4 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL MILLSBUFFALO, NY — 4 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL MILLS INC.KANSAS CITY, MO — 3 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL MILLS INCCEDAR RAPIDS, IA — 3 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL MILLSHANNIBAL, MO — 3 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL MILLS, INC.GENEVA, IL — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL MILLS OPERATIONS, INC.LODI, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL MILLS OPERATIONS LLCGREAT FALLS, MT — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL MILLS INCVERNON, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL MILLSLODI, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All General Mills locationsParent rollup
- Breakfast Cereal ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in IAState-wide enforcement data
- Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing in IAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GENERAL MILLS 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup General Mills, which operates 127 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is GENERAL MILLS's OSHA violation history?
- GENERAL MILLS has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 10 violations and $30,275 in total penalties.
- How does GENERAL MILLS's safety record compare to its industry?
- GENERAL MILLS operates in the breakfast cereal manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.8. GENERAL MILLS's self-reported DART rate is 0 compared to an industry average of 1.8.
- Has GENERAL MILLS had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving GENERAL MILLS.