In 2002, a Cargill employee accidentally died on the job. If OSHA finds that Cargill is guilty of a major violation of safety regulations, then Cargill may

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If OSHA finds that Cargill is guilty of a major violation of safety regulations, then they may be fined up to $10,000 per violation. This is the penalty for a serious violation, which is the most likely classification for a major violation resulting in an accidental death. It is also possible that Cargill may have to compensate the employee's surviving family members or issue a public apology, but these actions are not directly related to OSHA penalties. Bankruptcy is an extreme outcome that is unlikely in this scenario. Fines of up to $1,000,000 per violation are reserved for willful or repeated violations, which are less likely to apply in this case.

In 2002, a Cargill Employee Accidentally Died on the Job