Establishment profile
WINONA FOODS, INC.
1521 BROOKFIELD AVE, HOWARD, WI, 54313
Operated by Winona Foods Inc · 1 of 3 establishments
311513 — Cheese Manufacturing
EIN 391835095
Summary
WINONA FOODS, INC. has accumulated 12 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 18 years of recorded history, with $18,988 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 75th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 237 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 74th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WINONA FOODS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety record 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, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
100% 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. 11 distinct standards shown · 12 citations in this view · $18,988 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $5,500 | Oct 2019 | Feb 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A04 | 1 | 1 | $5,388 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 D04 | 1 | 1 | $5,388 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | $613 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 F04 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 A02 VC | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L04 III | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L06 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 II | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2007 | Dec 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 F04 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2007 | Dec 2007 |
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 3115 within WI. Peer group: 237 employers. This establishment has 12 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 160 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 WINONA 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2019 | Amputated,Amputation,Cleaning,Finger,Fingertip,Hopper,Hose,Nip Point,Pinched,Valve | 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 2+ years. Most recent activity: 2 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 WINONA FOODS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WINONA 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 WINONA 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 WINONA FOODS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WINONA 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 WINONA FOODS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011225/4100033999/CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 12/1 LB,CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LBcontract · Last action 2026-04-15$5,905,962
- Department of Agriculture2000008197/4100024549/CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB,NATURAL SWISS CHEESE SLICES-PKG 6/24 OZcontract · Last action 2021-12-03$4,139,811
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010855/4400002306/4100032448/CHEESE CHED RDU FAT YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LB,CHEESE CHED WHT SHRED BAG-6/5 LB,CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LBcontract · Last action 2025-08-13$2,759,996
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010922/4400002306/4100032587/CHEESE CHED RDU FAT YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LB,CHEESE CHED WHT SHRED BAG-6/5 LB,CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LBcontract · Last action 2025-10-08$2,497,649
- Department of Agriculture2000006895/4100019926/CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LBcontract · Last action 2020-06-24$1,755,249
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010873/4400002306/4100032498/CHEESE CHED RDU FAT YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LB,CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LBcontract · Last action 2025-09-18$1,643,064
- Department of Agriculture2000006882/4100019972/CHEESE CHED YEL CHUNKS-PKG 12/1 LB,CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LBcontract · Last action 2020-09-22$1,529,328
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010471/4400002306/4100031170/CHEESE CHED RDU FAT YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LB,CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LBcontract · Last action 2025-01-02$1,306,579
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009010/4400001638/4100026823/CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LBcontract · Last action 2023-01-23$1,274,739
- Department of Agriculture2000007784/4100023400/NATURAL SWISS CHEESE SLICES-PKG 6/24 OZcontract · Last action 2021-05-28$1,252,742
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010816/4400002306/4100032284/CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LBcontract · Last action 2025-07-03$1,206,780
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009477/4100028100/CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LBcontract · Last action 2023-10-10$1,152,480
- Department of Agriculture2000008010/4100023926/NATURAL SWISS CHEESE SLICES-PKG 6/24 OZcontract · Last action 2021-08-20$1,089,366
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000008817/4100026329/CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LBcontract · Last action 2022-09-27$1,006,687
- Department of Agriculture2000008155/4100024297/CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB,CHEESE CHED YEL 0.75 OZ SLICE PKG-12 LB,CHEESE PEPPER JACK SHRED-PKG 4/5 LBcontract · Last action 2022-03-25$883,599
- Department of Agriculture2000007100/4100021046/CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LBcontract · Last action 2020-07-16$829,440
- Department of Agriculture2000007708/4100022973/CHEESE PEPPER JACK SHRED-PKG 4/5 LBcontract · Last action 2021-09-23$756,992
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010994/4400002306/4100032912/CHEESE CHED RDU FAT YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LB,CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LBcontract · Last action 2025-11-07$639,201
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011096/4100033496/CHEESE CHED RDU FAT YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LB,CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LBcontract · Last action 2025-12-23$611,117
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011023/4400002306/4100033102/CHEESE CHED RDU FAT YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LB,CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LBcontract · Last action 2025-12-01$583,973
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011059/4100033405/CHEESE CHED RDU FAT YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LBcontract · Last action 2025-12-11$571,027
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010597/4400002306/4100031549/CHEESE CHED RDU FAT YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LB,CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LBcontract · Last action 2025-03-03$511,722
- Department of Agriculture2000007264/4100021686/CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LBcontract · Last action 2020-09-17$446,121
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010505/4400002306/4100031440/CHEESE CHED RDU FAT YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LB,CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LBcontract · Last action 2025-02-03$424,744
- Department of Agriculture2000007857/4100023504/CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LBcontract · Last action 2021-08-03$369,845
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000008923/4100026660/CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LBcontract · Last action 2023-01-18$367,380
- Department of Agriculture2000008032/4100023953/CHEESE CHED WHT SHRED BAG-6/5 LB,CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LBcontract · Last action 2021-10-04$317,012
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010642/4400002306/4100031728/CHEESE CHED RDU FAT YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LB,CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LBcontract · Last action 2025-04-03$229,601
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009012/4100026775/CHEESE CHED YEL 0.75 OZ SLICE PKG-12 LBcontract · Last action 2023-01-12$210,727
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010741/4100032076/CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB,CHEESE PEPPER JACK SHRED-PKG 4/5 LBcontract · Last action 2025-05-01$170,485
- Department of Agriculture2000007797/4100023220/CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LBcontract · Last action 2021-05-19$166,264
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009857/4100029279/CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LBcontract · Last action 2024-02-13$147,205
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000008626/4100025863/CHEESE CHED YEL 0.75 OZ SLICE PKG-12 LBcontract · Last action 2022-07-22$113,949
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000008308/4100024934/CHEESE CHED YEL 0.75 OZ SLICE PKG-12 LBcontract · Last action 2022-02-09$101,998
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000008387/4100025171/CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LBcontract · Last action 2023-10-13$90,571
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010115/4100030177/CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LBcontract · Last action 2024-05-22$90,566
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009264/4100027400/CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LBcontract · Last action 2023-05-02$89,826
- Department of Agriculture2000007546/4100022469/CHEESE PEPPER JACK SHRED-PKG 4/5 LBcontract · Last action 2021-06-07$88,879
- Department of Agriculture2000007646/4100022853/CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LBcontract · Last action 2021-03-26$86,400
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010715/4400002306/4100031966/CHEESE CHED RDU FAT YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LBcontract · Last action 2025-06-02$85,206
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010601/4100031692/CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LBcontract · Last action 2025-02-10$80,835
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010674/4400002306/4100031921/CHEESE CHED RDU FAT YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LBcontract · Last action 2025-05-02$79,987
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011147/4400002547/CHEESE CHED SHRED-BAG 6/5 LB-GENERICcontract · Last action 2026-02-10$0
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010356/4400002306/CHEESE CHED SHRED-BAG 6/5 LB-GENERIC,CHEESE CHED RDU FAT YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LBcontract · Last action 2025-03-31$0
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000008940/4400001638/CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LBcontract · Last action 2023-01-27$0
- Department of Agriculture2000007338/4400001199/CHEESE CHED SHRED-BAG 6/5 LB-GENERICcontract · Last action 2021-08-03$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 311513 - CHEESE MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2026-04-15. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-13 | Complaint | 4 | 3 | $10,775 | |
| 2019-04-18 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $5,500 | |
| 2010-07-06 | Complaint | 4 | 2 | $2,100 | |
| 2007-09-20 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $613 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
WINONA FOODS, INC. is one of 3 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Winona Foods Inc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Winona Foods Inc across all 3 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
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Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Winona Foods Inc, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- WINONA FOODS, INC.GREEN BAY, WI — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Winona Foods Inc locationsParent rollup
- Cheese ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in WIState-wide enforcement data
- Cheese Manufacturing in WIIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on WINONA 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 Winona Foods Inc, which operates 3 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is WINONA FOODS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- WINONA FOODS, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 12 violations and $18,987.5 in total penalties.
- How does WINONA FOODS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- WINONA FOODS, INC. operates in the cheese manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.3. WINONA FOODS, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 5.14 compared to an industry average of 3.