Establishment profile
MERRICK'S, INC.
654 BRIDGE STREET, UNION CENTER, WI, 53962
311119 — Other Animal Food Manufacturing
Summary
MERRICK'S, INC. has accumulated 56 OSHA violations across 6 inspections over 36 years of recorded history, with $39,980 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 71 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 17 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MERRICK'S, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration 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, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
83% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 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 · 30 citations in this view · $38,445 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0307 B | 2 | 2 | $4,700 | Aug 1994 | Jan 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $3,750 | Aug 1994 | Jan 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 2 | 2 | $2,700 | Aug 1994 | Jan 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C05 IIC | 2 | 2 | $2,100 | Aug 1994 | Jan 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 2 | 2 | $2,025 | Apr 1990 | Aug 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 2 | 2 | $1,750 | Apr 1990 | Aug 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 2 | 2 | $1,250 | Aug 1994 | Apr 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H | 2 | 2 | $1,020 | Apr 1990 | Aug 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 2 | 2 | $1,000 | Aug 1994 | Jan 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C04 | 2 | 2 | — | Aug 1994 | Feb 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C05 IF | 1 | 1 | $5,500 | Aug 1994 | Aug 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 G02 I | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Jan 1995 | Jan 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 G01 | 1 | 1 | $1,750 | Aug 1994 | Aug 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 E02 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Jan 1995 | Jan 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 B11 | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Aug 1994 | Aug 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F05 V | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Aug 1994 | Aug 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 B | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Aug 1994 | Aug 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Aug 1994 | Aug 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 A02 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Jan 1995 | Jan 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0243 C03 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Aug 1994 | Aug 1994 |
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 3111 within WI. Peer group: 71 employers. This establishment has 56 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MERRICK'S, 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 MERRICK'S, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 17+ years. Most recent activity: 17 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 MERRICK'S, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for MERRICK'S, 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 MERRICK'S, 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 MERRICK'S, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MERRICK'S, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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 MERRICK'S, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-01-08 | Complaint | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-07-09 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-04-01 | Follow-up | 2 | 1 | $350 | |
| 1994-12-16 | Follow-up | 9 | 5 | $12,900 | |
| 1994-07-11 | Complaint | 31 | 19 | $25,000 | |
| 1990-03-29 | Complaint | 10 | 8 | $1,730 |
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 MERRICK'S, 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 MERRICK'S, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- MERRICK'S, INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record with 56 violations and $39,980 in total penalties.
- How does MERRICK'S, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- MERRICK'S, INC. operates in the other animal food manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.5.