Establishment profile
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
500 14TH AVE NE, AUSTIN, MN, 55912
Operated by Hormel Foods · 1 of 39 establishments
311612 — Meat Processed from Carcasses
EIN 410319970
Summary
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION has accumulated 52 OSHA violations across 27 inspections over 32 years of recorded history, with $101,291 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 97th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 115 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 5 months ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
41% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 9 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 · 23 citations in this view · $95,060 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 5206.070001 | 2 | 1 | $945 | Oct 1993 | Oct 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1820.65302 | 2 | 2 | $885 | Nov 2002 | Feb 2004 |
| 29 CFR 5206.1100 A | 2 | 1 | — | Oct 1993 | Oct 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 O04 | 1 | 1 | $11,200 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 H02 III | 1 | 1 | $11,200 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 H02 V | 1 | 1 | $11,200 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 E01 | 1 | 1 | $11,200 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 J02 | 1 | 1 | $11,200 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 L01 | 1 | 1 | $11,200 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 N | 1 | 1 | $11,200 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2024 |
| 29 CFR 5205.0670 | 1 | 1 | $3,850 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 1 | 1 | $3,675 | Aug 2022 | Aug 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Feb 2004 | Feb 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F04 | 1 | 1 | $980 | Oct 2007 | Oct 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0332 B01 | 1 | 1 | $980 | Nov 2002 | Nov 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0156 B02 | 1 | 1 | $980 | Nov 2002 | Nov 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 G02 | 1 | 1 | $980 | Nov 2002 | Nov 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 A03 | 1 | 1 | $840 | May 1996 | May 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $810 | Jul 2016 | Jul 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 A03 | 1 | 1 | $735 | Jan 2020 | Jan 2020 |
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 nearly every other employer in NAICS 3116 within MN. Peer group: 115 employers. This establishment has 52 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
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 1,128 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 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 5 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 1 case · $0 in backwages · 1 worker affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 – Mar 2019 | General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MN — for Hormel Foods, 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 Hormel Foods 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.). 9 cases · 9 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-CA-351949 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2024 | Dec 2025 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-341925 | Unfair labor practice | May 2024 | Dec 2025 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-199357 | Unfair labor practice | May 2017 | Sep 2017 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-159041 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2015 | Feb 2016 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-077195 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2012 | Dec 2012 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-019348 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2010 | May 2010 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-019138 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-018869 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2008 | Nov 2008 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-018358 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2007 | Apr 2007 | 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 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION. 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 · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HORMEL FOODS CORP 1816 9TH ST NE · AUSTIN, MN, 55912 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | 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 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of DefenseRESALE - ASSORTED GROCERYcontract · Last action 2008-08-31$4,869,682
- Department of AgricultureAGLCNDS130016 BEEF CANNED- BEEF STEW CAN-24/24 OZcontract · Last action 2012-11-15$3,596,796
- Department of DefenseRESALE - EXACT WEIGHT MEATScontract · Last action 2008-08-31$3,567,445
- Department of DefenseRESALE - ASSORTED GROCERYcontract · Last action 2007-11-30$3,513,524
- Department of DefenseRESALE - ASSORTED GROCERYcontract · Last action 2008-03-31$3,293,627
- Department of DefenseRESALE - ASSORTED GROCERYcontract · Last action 2008-05-31$3,137,694
- Department of DefenseRESALE - ASSORTED GROCERYcontract · Last action 2008-01-31$3,113,831
- Department of DefenseRESALE - GROCERYcontract · Last action 2008-01-31$2,741,674
- Department of DefenseRESALE - GROCERYcontract · Last action 2007-11-30$2,560,071
- Department of DefenseRESALE - EXACT WEIGHT MEATScontract · Last action 2008-03-31$2,558,541
- Department of DefenseRESALE - EXACT WEIGHT MEATScontract · Last action 2008-05-31$2,346,865
- Department of AgricultureCANNED BONED CHICKENcontract · Last action 2009-07-09$1,969,500
- Department of AgricultureAGLCNDS140067 CANNED MEAT PRODUCTS BEEF CHILI W/O BEANS CAN-24/24 OZcontract · Last action 2014-08-22$1,902,420
- Department of AgricultureAGLCNDS130075P0001 CANNED MEAT PRODUCTS- BEEF STEW CAN-24/24 OZcontract · Last action 2013-05-21$1,819,526
- Department of DefenseRESALE - ASSORTED GROCERYcontract · Last action 2008-09-30$1,697,848
- Department of AgricultureAGLCNDS130053 CANNED MEAT PRODUCTS- BEEF STEW CAN-24/24 OZcontract · Last action 2013-02-15$1,581,016
- Department of DefenseRESALE - EXACT WEIGHT MEATScontract · Last action 2008-09-30$1,389,194
- Department of AgricultureBEEF CHILI W/O BEANScontract · Last action 2012-02-09$1,380,971
- Department of AgricultureAGLCNDS130106P0002 CANNED MEAT PRODUCTS-BEEF CHILI W/O BEANS CAN-24/24 OZcontract · Last action 2013-08-26$1,351,696
- Department of DefenseRESALEcontract · Last action 2007-11-30$1,215,470
- Department of AgricultureCANNED CHICKEN RFPcontract · Last action 2009-12-14$1,211,250
- Department of AgricultureAGLCNDS140004 CANNED MEAT PRODUCTS- BEEF CHILI W/O BEANS CAN-24/24 OZcontract · Last action 2013-11-14$1,198,883
- Department of AgricultureCANNED BEEF CHILI WITHOUT BEANScontract · Last action 2010-05-14$1,158,329
- Department of DefenseRESALE - RANDOM GROCERYcontract · Last action 2008-03-31$1,094,224
- Department of AgricultureCHILI W/O BEANScontract · Last action 2011-09-22$1,052,284
- Department of DefenseRESALE - EXACT WEIGHT FRESH MEATcontract · Last action 2008-08-31$1,042,262
- Department of AgricultureBEEF CHILI W/OUT BEANS, CANNEDcontract · Last action 2010-02-19$1,000,080
- Department of AgricultureCANNED BEEF CHILI WITHOUT BEANScontract · Last action 2008-04-02$812,160
- Department of DefenseRESALE - ASSORTED GROCERYcontract · Last action 2008-12-31$781,785
- Department of AgricultureAGLCNDS120084 CANNED MEAT PRODUCTS - CHILI W/O BEANScontract · Last action 2012-06-25$774,864
- Department of AgricultureCANNED BEEF CHILI WITHOUT BEANScontract · Last action 2010-08-12$768,013
- Department of AgricultureAGLCNDS120101 CANNED MEAT PRODUCTS - CHILI W/O BEANScontract · Last action 2012-08-16$708,566
- Department of AgricultureAGLCNDS150008 CANNED MEAT PRODUCTS- BEEF CHILI W/O BEANS CAN-24/24 OZcontract · Last action 2014-11-06$687,564
- Department of AgricultureBEEF CHILI WITHOUT BEANS, CANNEDcontract · Last action 2009-02-11$665,683
- Department of AgricultureBEEF CHILI WITHOUT BEANS, CANNEDcontract · Last action 2008-11-06$660,215
- Department of DefenseRESALEcontract · Last action 2008-01-31$639,347
- Department of DefenseRESALE - EXACT WEIGHT MEATScontract · Last action 2008-12-31$625,577
- Department of DefenseRESALE - EXACT WEIGHT FRESH MEATcontract · Last action 2008-01-31$600,766
- Department of AgricultureBEEF, CHILI WITHOUT BEANS, CANNEDcontract · Last action 2008-04-23$598,939
- Department of DefenseRESALE - EXACT WEIGHT FRESH MEATcontract · Last action 2008-05-31$563,867
- Department of DefenseRESALE - EXACT WEIGHT FRESH MEATcontract · Last action 2007-11-30$560,938
- Department of DefenseRESALE - EXACT WEIGHT FRESH MEATcontract · Last action 2008-03-31$552,281
- Department of Agriculture2000006604/4100019158/CHICKEN BONED CAN-24/12.5 OZcontract · Last action 2019-12-20$521,424
- Department of AgricultureCANNED BEEF CHILI WITHOUT BEANScontract · Last action 2011-03-17$383,022
- Department of DefenseRESALE - EXACT WEIGHT FRESH MEATcontract · Last action 2008-09-30$346,221
- Department of AgricultureBEEF CHILI W/O BEANS, CANNEDcontract · Last action 2009-08-21$331,024
- Department of AgricultureBEEF CHILI WITHOUT BEANS, CANNEDcontract · Last action 2008-09-17$329,872
- Department of AgricultureAGLCNDS130063P0001 CANNED MEAT PRODUCTS- BEEF STEW CAN-24/24 OZcontract · Last action 2013-03-12$327,330
- Department of DefenseRESALE - RANDOM WEIGHT MEATScontract · Last action 2008-08-31$314,740
- Department of DefenseRESALE - RANDOM WEIGHT MEATcontract · Last action 2008-08-31$314,490
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 424410 - GENERAL LINE GROCERY MERCHANT WHOLESALERS. Last action: 2019-12-20. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2026-02-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2025-02-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2024-03-06 | Unprogrammed Related | 8 | 8 | $78,400 | |
| 2024-03-06 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2022-05-17 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $3,675 | |
| 2019-11-26 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $735 | |
| 2017-09-26 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-02-28 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-02-21 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $3,850 | |
| 2016-06-21 | Planned | 3 | — | $2,250 | |
| 2016-06-21 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-09-04 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-12-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-02-27 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-08-02 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-06-05 | Planned | 13 | 7 | $3,680 | |
| 2006-02-18 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-12-22 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-11-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-01-09 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $1,150 | |
| 2002-09-05 | Planned | 6 | 6 | $3,675 | |
| 2002-01-15 | Complaint | 7 | 4 | $1,430 | |
| 2001-07-12 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-05-14 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-03-22 | Complaint | 3 | 3 | $840 | |
| 1993-08-16 | Planned | 7 | — | $1,606 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION is one of 39 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Hormel Foods.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Hormel Foods across all 39 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
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- NEW GENEVA MEATS INCGENEVA — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Hormel Foods, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- HORMEL FOODS CORPORATIONFREMONT, NE — 3 federal enforcement records
- HORMEL FOODS CORPORATIONTUCKER, GA — 3 federal enforcement records
- HORMEL FOODS CORPORATIONKNOXVILLE, IA — 2 federal enforcement records
- HORMEL FOODS CORPORATIONBELOIT, WI — 2 federal enforcement records
- MOUNTAIN PRAIRIE, LLCLAS ANIMAS, CO — 2 federal enforcement records
- HORMEL FOODSALGONA, IA — 2 federal enforcement records
- HORMEL FOODS CORPORATIONSTOCKTON, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- HORMEL FINE FROZEN FOODS DIV OOklahoma City, OK — 1 federal enforcement record
- HORMEL FOODS CORPORATIONURBANDALE, IA — 1 federal enforcement record
- HORMEL FOODS CORP DBA FARMER JOHN INCLOS ANGELES, CA — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Hormel Foods locationsParent rollup
- Meat Processed from CarcassesAll employers in this industry
- Employers in MNState-wide enforcement data
- Meat Processed from in MNIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION 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 Hormel Foods, which operates 39 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?
- HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION has 27 OSHA inspections on record with 52 violations and $101,291 in total penalties.
- How does HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION's safety record compare to its industry?
- HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION operates in the meat processed from carcasses industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.7. HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION's self-reported DART rate is 0.06 compared to an industry average of 2.7.