Establishment profile
QUAKER OATS COMPANY
418 2ND STREET NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 52401
Operated by PEPSICO INC · 1 of 848 establishments
311230 — Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing
Summary
QUAKER OATS COMPANY has accumulated 106 OSHA violations across 12 inspections over 32 years of recorded history, with $73,625 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 97th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 67 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 94th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
QUAKER OATS COMPANY 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
83% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 6 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 · 32 citations in this view · $52,725 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 3 | 3 | $4,150 | Sep 1993 | Apr 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 3 | 3 | $2,788 | Jul 1995 | Jan 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $19,300 | Jul 1995 | Mar 1998 |
| 29 CFR 8800.04 | 2 | 2 | $4,125 | Apr 1999 | Apr 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 2 | 2 | $3,800 | Sep 1993 | Jul 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 2 | 2 | $1,513 | Jul 1995 | Dec 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 E01 I | 2 | 1 | $1,375 | Jul 1995 | Jul 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C05 II | 2 | 1 | $500 | Jul 1995 | Jul 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A03 | 2 | 1 | $450 | Jul 1995 | Jul 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 II | 2 | 2 | — | Sep 1993 | Jan 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C02 | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | Apr 1999 | Apr 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q02 II | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | Apr 1999 | Apr 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 1 | 1 | $2,125 | Apr 1999 | Apr 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 E02 I | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Oct 2013 | Oct 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0103 B02 IID2 | 1 | 1 | $1,100 | Jul 1995 | Jul 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0103 B01 V | 1 | 1 | $1,100 | Jul 1995 | Jul 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 K02 | 1 | 1 | $550 | Jul 1995 | Jul 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 D03 | 1 | 1 | $550 | Jul 1995 | Jul 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 E03 III | 1 | 1 | $550 | Jul 1995 | Jul 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C01 | 1 | 1 | $550 | Jul 1995 | Jul 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
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3112 within IA. Peer group: 67 employers. This establishment has 106 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for QUAKER OATS COMPANY. 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 QUAKER OATS COMPANY. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2013 | AMPUTATED,FOOD PREPARATION,FINGER,FOOD PACKAGING MACH,LOCKOUT,ROLLER--MACH/PART,CONVEYOR,NIP POINT,CONVEYOR BELT,LOST BALANCE | 1 | — | — | |
| Aug 11, 2002 | AMPUTATED,FOOD PREPARATION,IND TRK OPERATOR,FINGER,CAUGHT BETWEEN,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,NIP POINT,ELEVATOR,UNTRAINED,HAND | 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 12+ years. Most recent activity: 12 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 QUAKER OATS COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for QUAKER OATS COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in IA — for PEPSICO INC, 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 PEPSICO INC 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.). 10 cases · 10 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-CA-339468 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2024 | Aug 2024 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-339462 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2024 | Jul 2024 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-338546 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2024 | Jul 2024 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-338530 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2024 | Jul 2024 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-338523 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2024 | Jul 2024 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-338516 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2024 | Jul 2024 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-338512 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2024 | Jul 2024 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-338491 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2024 | Jul 2024 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-019102 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2009 | Aug 2009 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-019100 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2009 | Aug 2009 | 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 QUAKER OATS COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for QUAKER OATS COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for QUAKER OATS COMPANY. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-06 | Referral | 1 | — | $1,200 | |
| 2009-01-28 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-07-02 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-11-17 | Complaint | 2 | — | $638 | |
| 2002-11-12 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,063 | |
| 2002-09-03 | Referral | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-03-10 | Complaint | 6 | 4 | $7,650 | |
| 1999-03-03 | Complaint | 15 | 12 | $9,000 | |
| 1998-03-05 | Accident | 1 | — | $17,500 | |
| 1995-07-19 | Referral | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-03-27 | Complaint | 67 | 55 | $31,075 | |
| 1993-08-16 | Complaint | 7 | 5 | $5,500 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
QUAKER OATS COMPANY is one of 848 establishments rolled up under the parent organization PEPSICO INC.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of PEPSICO INC across all 848 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:
- RALSTON FOODS, INC.CEDAR RAPIDS — 2 federal enforcement records
- CONAGRA FOODSCEDAR RAPIDS — 2 federal enforcement records
- GRAIN MILLERS INCSAINT ANSGAR — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENERAL MILLSCEDAR RAPIDS — 2 federal enforcement records
- QUAKER MANUFACTURING LLCCEDAR RAPIDS — 1 federal enforcement record
- INTEGRITY MILLSCRESCO — 1 federal enforcement record
- QTG - QUAKER, TROPICANA, GATORADECEDAR RAPIDS — 1 federal enforcement record
- PEPSICO/QUAKER OATSCEDAR RAPIDS — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by PEPSICO INC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- PEPSICOPHILADELPHIA, PA — 3 federal enforcement records
- PEPSICOINDIANAPOLIS, IN — 3 federal enforcement records
- PEPSICO INCArlington, TX — 3 federal enforcement records
- GOLDEN GRAIN ENERGY LLCMASON CITY, IA — 3 federal enforcement records
- PEPSI NORTHWEST BEVERAGES LLCTUMWATER, WA — 3 federal enforcement records
- PEPSICO INC.JOHNSTOWN, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- PEPSICOSAN ANTONIO, TX — 2 federal enforcement records
- Pepsi-Cola Puerto Rico Distributing, LLCToa Baja, PR — 2 federal enforcement records
- PEPSICO, INC.TAMPA, FL — 2 federal enforcement records
- PEPSI-COLA CO.TWINSBURG, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All PEPSICO INC 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 QUAKER OATS COMPANY 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 PEPSICO INC, which operates 848 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is QUAKER OATS COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- QUAKER OATS COMPANY has 12 OSHA inspections on record with 106 violations and $73,625 in total penalties.
- How does QUAKER OATS COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- QUAKER OATS COMPANY operates in the breakfast cereal manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.8.