This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1991. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Cargill, Inc. Fertilizer Division Safety Record

New Madrid, MO

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 05/23/1991

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Cargill, Inc. Fertilizer Division in New Madrid, Missouri has 7 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 4 classified as serious and $1,950 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Cargill, Inc. Fertilizer Division, located in New Madrid, Missouri, was last inspected by OSHA in 1991. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 7 violations on file, 4 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $1,950.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

7 Violations
2 Inspections
4 Serious
$1,950 Penalties
Serious?
4 ($1,650)
Other-than-Serious?
3 ($300)
OSHA initially proposed $7,150 in penalties for Cargill, Inc. Fertilizer Division, later reduced to $1,950 — a 73% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0253 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,050
1917.0124 OSHA Standard
1 citation $300
1917.0048 OSHA Standard
1 citation $300
1917.0043 OSHA Standard
1 citation $300
1917.0028 OSHA Standard
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/23/1991 Planned? New Madrid, MO 4 $1,050
05/23/1991 Planned? New Madrid, MO 3 $900

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