VENTURA FOODS
919 W 14TH ST, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007
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Inspection records
Jan 27, 2009#312934730Jan 27, 2009Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#312934730$1,6802 viol.2 violations$1,680 in penalties
Inspection #312934730
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 27, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 28, 2009
- Contested
- Feb 23, 2009
- Final Order
- Apr 9, 2009
- Closed
- Apr 20, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 170
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,400
- Penalties on Record
- $1,680
- Site Address
- 919 W 14th St, Albert Lea, MN 56007
- Industry
- 311225 Fats and Oils Refining and Blending
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,200 | $840 | Mar 6, 2009 | Feb 23, 2009 | Apr 9, 2009 |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,200 | $840 | Feb 20, 2009 | Feb 23, 2009 | Apr 9, 2009 |
May 23, 2005#308727155May 23, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#308727155$6,6158 viol.8 violations$6,615 in penalties
Inspection #308727155
Dates
- Opened
- May 23, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- May 24, 2005
- Closed
- Jul 26, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 188
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,450
- Penalties on Record
- $6,615
- Site Address
- 919 W 14th St, Albert Lea, MN 56007
- Industry
- 311225 Fats and Oils Refining and Blending
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (8 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $1,400 | $980 | Jul 2, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D05 I | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,400 | $980 | Jul 2, 2005 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 2 | 9 | $1,050 | $735 | Jul 16, 2005 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Serious | 6 | 20 | $1,400 | $980 | Jul 20, 2005 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 6 | 10 | $1,400 | $980 | Jul 2, 2005 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,050 | $735 | Jun 27, 2005 | - | - |
| 01007 | 5205.890 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,400 | $980 | Jul 2, 2005 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Other | 2 | 10 | $350 | $245 | Jul 2, 2005 | - | - |
Dec 21, 2000#303890008Dec 21, 2000Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#303890008$2,0004 viol.4 violations$2,000 in penalties
Inspection #303890008
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 21, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 21, 2000
- Contested
- May 3, 2001
- Final Order
- Oct 22, 2001
- Closed
- Feb 6, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 125
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,600
- Penalties on Record
- $2,000
- Site Address
- 919 W 14th St, Albert Lea, MN 56007
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,100 | $750 | May 7, 2001 | May 3, 2001 | Oct 22, 2001 |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,100 | $750 | May 7, 2001 | May 3, 2001 | Oct 22, 2001 |
| 01003 | 1910.307 Electrical - Hazardous (Classified) Locations OSHA citation code: 19100307 B | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,400 | $500 | May 28, 2001 | May 3, 2001 | Oct 22, 2001 |
| 02001 | 5210063001 | Other | 1 | 125 | $0 | $0 | May 28, 2001 | May 3, 2001 | Oct 22, 2001 |
Mar 16, 1999#126588706Mar 16, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#126588706$2,7303 viol.3 violations$2,730 in penalties
Inspection #126588706
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 16, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 16, 1999
- Closed
- Apr 19, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 174
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,900
- Penalties on Record
- $2,730
- Site Address
- 919 W 14th St, Albert Lea, MN 56007
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 4 | 10 | $1,800 | $1,260 | Apr 2, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 K01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,200 | $840 | Apr 2, 1999 | - | - |
| 01003 | 5205.890 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $900 | $630 | Apr 2, 1999 | - | - |
Jul 1, 1998#126588078Jul 1, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#126588078$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #126588078
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 1, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 1, 1998
- Closed
- Jul 1, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 155
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 919 W 14th St, Albert Lea, MN 56007
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
5 inspections, 1998 to 2009. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: fats and oils refining and blending reported 3.0 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 13.3%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source