Establishment profile
WIS-PAK OF MANKATO INC
1707 TOWER BLVD., MANKATO, MN, 56001
312111 — Soft Drink Manufacturing
Summary
WIS-PAK OF MANKATO INC has accumulated 9 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 30 years of recorded history, with $12,500 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 85th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 154 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 93rd 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
WIS-PAK OF MANKATO 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, 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
80% 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. 9 distinct standards shown · 9 citations in this view · $12,500 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 N06 | 1 | 1 | $3,780 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | May 1996 | May 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 J02 II | 1 | 1 | $840 | Oct 1997 | Oct 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 A02 | 1 | 1 | $630 | Oct 1997 | Oct 1997 |
| 29 CFR 5205.0890 | 1 | 1 | $315 | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G01 II | 1 | 1 | $315 | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B04 III | 1 | 1 | $210 | Oct 1997 | Oct 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 K02 | 1 | 1 | $210 | Oct 1997 | Oct 1997 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 3121 within MN. Peer group: 154 employers. This establishment has 9 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WIS-PAK OF MANKATO 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 WIS-PAK OF MANKATO 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 1996 | MAINTENANCE,PALLETIZED CARGO,WORK RULES,LOCKOUT,CRUSHED,STRUCK BY,MACHINE--MISCFatality | 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 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 WIS-PAK OF MANKATO INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WIS-PAK OF MANKATO 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 WIS-PAK OF MANKATO 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 WIS-PAK OF MANKATO INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WIS-PAK OF MANKATO INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-30 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $7,280 | |
| 2005-02-03 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $630 | |
| 2004-06-03 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-09-23 | Planned | 4 | 2 | $1,890 | |
| 1996-03-25 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $2,700 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- GET BIZZY INCMINNEAPOLIS — 1 federal enforcement record
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- PEPSICO INCBURNSVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on WIS-PAK OF MANKATO INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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 WIS-PAK OF MANKATO INC's OSHA violation history?
- WIS-PAK OF MANKATO INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 9 violations and $12,500 in total penalties.
- How does WIS-PAK OF MANKATO INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- WIS-PAK OF MANKATO INC operates in the soft drink manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.7.
- Has WIS-PAK OF MANKATO INC had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving WIS-PAK OF MANKATO INC.