BIG GAIN INC
416 MATHEWS LEHILLER, Mankato, MN 56001
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Inspection records
Oct 1, 2026#349197384Oct 1, 2026OpenPlanned (H) · Complete scope, SafetyOpen#349197384$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #349197384
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 1, 2026
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Closed
- Open
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 165
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 416 Mathews St, Mankato, MN 56001
- Industry
- 311119 Other Animal Food Manufacturing
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.
Feb 4, 2010#314144130Feb 4, 2010Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#314144130$5602 viol.2 violations$560 in penalties
Inspection #314144130
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 4, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 4, 2010
- Closed
- Mar 4, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 115
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $800
- Penalties on Record
- $560
- Site Address
- 416 Matthews, Mankato, MN 56001
- Industry
- 311119 Other Animal Food Manufacturing
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 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $420 | Mar 17, 2010 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | 1 | $200 | $140 | Feb 26, 2010 | - | - |
May 21, 2008#312229396May 21, 2008Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#312229396$6301 viol.1 violation$630 in penalties
Inspection #312229396
Dates
- Opened
- May 21, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- May 22, 2008
- Closed
- Jul 9, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 90
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $900
- Penalties on Record
- $630
- Site Address
- 416 Matthews, Mankato, MN 56001
- Industry
- 311119 Other Animal Food Manufacturing
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 182065302 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $900 | $630 | Jun 7, 2008 | - | - |
Feb 23, 2006#309763365Feb 23, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#309763365$2,3108 viol.8 violations$2,310 in penalties
Inspection #309763365
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 23, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 23, 2006
- Closed
- Jun 7, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 90
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,300
- Penalties on Record
- $2,310
- Site Address
- 416 Matthews, Mankato, MN 56001
- Industry
- 311119 Other Animal Food Manufacturing
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 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 D01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $420 | Mar 31, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 K02 IV | Serious | 1 | 10 | $600 | $420 | May 5, 2006 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $450 | $315 | Mar 31, 2006 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Serious | 4 | 1 | $600 | $420 | Mar 31, 2006 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $450 | $315 | Mar 31, 2006 | - | - |
| 01006A | 5205.40 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $450 | $315 | Apr 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 I | Other | 1 | 10 | $150 | $105 | May 5, 2006 | - | - |
Feb 24, 2003#306282997Feb 24, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#306282997$4,00010 viol.10 violations$4,000 in penalties
Inspection #306282997
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 24, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 7, 2003
- Closed
- Jul 1, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 48
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,000
- Penalties on Record
- $4,000
- Site Address
- 416 Matthews, Mankato, MN 56001
- Industry
- 311119 Other Animal Food Manufacturing
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 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $800 | $800 | May 5, 2003 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | May 5, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.272 Grain Handling Facilities OSHA citation code: 19100272 G01 III | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,200 | $1,200 | May 5, 2003 | - | - |
| 01003A | 5205120003 | Serious | 4 | 10 | $800 | $800 | Apr 17, 2003 | - | - |
| 01003B | 5205120004 | Serious | 4 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Apr 17, 2003 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.68 Manlifts OSHA citation code: 19100068 E01 | Other | 1 | 20 | $400 | $400 | Apr 17, 2003 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.68 Manlifts OSHA citation code: 19100068 E03 | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Apr 17, 2003 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L | Other | 1 | 15 | $400 | $400 | Jun 5, 2003 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 20, 1982#215366139Apr 20, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#215366139$011 viol.11 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #215366139
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 20, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 20, 1982
- Closed
- Jun 9, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 23
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 11 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 416 Mathews Lehiller, Mankato, MN 56001
- 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 (8 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.68 Manlifts OSHA citation code: 19100068 C05 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 31, 1982 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.68 Manlifts OSHA citation code: 19100068 C05 II | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 31, 1982 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.68 Manlifts OSHA citation code: 19100068 C07 IIA | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 31, 1982 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.68 Manlifts OSHA citation code: 19100068 C07 IIB | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 31, 1982 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.68 Manlifts OSHA citation code: 19100068 C07 III | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 31, 1982 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.68 Manlifts OSHA citation code: 19100068 E01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 31, 1982 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.68 Manlifts OSHA citation code: 19100068 E03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 31, 1982 | - | - |
| 01008 | 17292 OSHA citation code: 17292 A | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1982 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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.
6 inspections, 1982 to 2026. 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: other animal food manufacturing reported 3.5 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 10.9%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source