This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1993. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Golden Valley Cheese Safety Record

Clinton, MO

F

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

Last inspected 02/04/1993

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Golden Valley Cheese in Clinton, Missouri has 33 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 14 classified as serious and $14,830 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1988 to 1993.

Golden Valley Cheese, located in Clinton, Missouri, was last inspected by OSHA in 1993. 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 33 violations on file, 14 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $14,830.

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.

33 Violations
3 Inspections
14 Serious
$14,830 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
16 ($900)
Serious?
14 ($7,730)
Repeat?
3 ($6,200)
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1988
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (7 total) since 1992
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1988
1904.0002 Recordkeeping — Log of Injuries
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1988
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1988
OSHA initially proposed $28,380 in penalties for Golden Valley Cheese, later reduced to $14,830 — a 48% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
7 citations $9,220
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
4 citations
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
4 citations $1,840
1910.0020 OSHA Standard
4 citations
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
2 citations $1,000
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/04/1993 Complaint? Clinton, MO 6 $10,000
01/27/1992 Complaint? Clinton, MO 15 $4,200
01/21/1988 Planned? Clinton, MO 12 $630

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