Establishment profile
KRAFT FOODS INC
2525 S BRIDGE STREET, NEW ULM, MN, 56073
Operated by Kraft Heinz · 1 of 463 establishments
311513 — Cheese Manufacturing
Summary
KRAFT FOODS INC has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 31 years of recorded history, with $28,330 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 46th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 114 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 75th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 15 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
KRAFT FOODS INC appears in OSHA workplace safety 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), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
75% 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. 4 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view · $28,330 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04I | 1 | 1 | $25,000 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | $1,470 | May 2011 | May 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $1,260 | May 2011 | May 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 E01 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Aug 1995 | Aug 1995 |
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
Below average violations in NAICS 3115 within MN. Peer group: 114 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for KRAFT 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 KRAFT FOODS INC. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2007 | FRACTURE,HEAD,MAINTENANCE,CAUGHT BETWEEN,STRUCK BY,HOPPERFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 15+ years. Most recent activity: 15 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 KRAFT FOODS INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for KRAFT 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 KRAFT 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 KRAFT FOODS INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for KRAFT FOODS INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for KRAFT FOODS INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The recalled espresso T Discs can become clogged and spray hot liquid and coffee grounds onto consumers and bystanders during or after brewing, posing a burn hazard.. Most recent recall: 2012-02-09. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-03 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $2,730 | |
| 2007-07-31 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $25,000 | |
| 1997-08-18 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-07-17 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $600 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
KRAFT FOODS INC is one of 463 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Kraft Heinz.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Kraft Heinz across all 463 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in cheese manufacturing within MN, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- KEMPS LLCFARMINGTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY INCROCHESTER — 2 federal enforcement records
- ASSOCIATED MILK PRODUCERS INCPAYNESVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- ASSOCIATED MILK PRODUCERS INCDAWSON — 2 federal enforcement records
- AEGEAN CHEESE, INC.AUSTIN — 1 federal enforcement record
- ROCHESTER CHEESEDALBO — 1 federal enforcement record
- PARKERS FARM ACQUISITIONS LLCCOON RAPIDS — 1 federal enforcement record
- MELROSE DAIRY PROTEINS LLCMELROSE — 1 federal enforcement record
- LESUEUR CHEESE COLESUEUR — 1 federal enforcement record
- ROCHESTER CHEESESPRING VALLEY — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Kraft Heinz, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- OSCAR MAYER FOODS CORPORATIONMADISON, WI — 3 federal enforcement records
- KRAFT FOODSHENRICO, VA — 3 federal enforcement records
- KRAFT FOODSCHICAGO, IL — 3 federal enforcement records
- HEINZ USASTOCKTON, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- KRAFT FOODSFerris, IL — 2 federal enforcement records
- KRAFT FOODSFargo, ND — 2 federal enforcement records
- KRAFT FOODS, INC.WINCHESTER, VA — 2 federal enforcement records
- KRAFT FOODSFARMDALE, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- KRAFT HEINZ COMPANYCOSHOCTON, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- KRAFT FOODS GLOBAL, INC.BEAVER DAM, WI — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Kraft Heinz locationsParent rollup
- Cheese ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in MNState-wide enforcement data
- Cheese Manufacturing in MNIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on KRAFT 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Kraft Heinz, which operates 463 establishments in our dataset.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is KRAFT FOODS INC's OSHA violation history?
- KRAFT FOODS INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $28,330 in total penalties.
- How does KRAFT FOODS INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- KRAFT FOODS INC operates in the cheese manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.3.
- Has KRAFT FOODS INC had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving KRAFT FOODS INC.