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Alpha Baking Company INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Alpha Baking Company INC. ranks #57,838 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,566
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#57,838
of 99,447 penalized employers

Alpha Baking Company INC. in LA Porte, IN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,566. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Alpha Baking Company INC. 2 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #57,838 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Baker Custom Cabinets, INC. in Madera, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,565 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#57,838
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Alpha Baking Company INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Alpha Baking Company INC. runs well below peers (0.29x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$4,566 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Alpha Baking Company INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.315.230.044.959.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TRI STATE TIMBER SAW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 57SCAPA NORTH AMERICA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38TILCON NEW YORK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NEW HEAVEN CHEMICALS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BELLA ELEVATOR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ERIC HAMILTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16FAIRWAY STAFFING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GIVAUDAN FLAVORS COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PROMAXIMA MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22BOLD IDEAS TEXAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PROFESSIONAL BUILDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DIAMOND PRO CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WESTLAKE NATRIUM LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RICHARDS-WILBERT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19LAKE ERIE SHIP REPAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25KANEKA NORTH AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AKEBONO BRAKE CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12JCIM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MONTEREY SCULPTURE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17Alpha Baking Company…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Alpha Baking Company INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Alpha Baking Company INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Alpha Baking Company INC. sits at penalty rank #23,917 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($4,566 assessed).

How Alpha Baking Company INC. Compares

Alpha Baking Company INC.'s 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.29x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-06-14

Last Inspection

2025-10-01

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,283

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 13 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $2,283 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$7,025

Current Penalty Amount

$4,566

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,459 from the initial assessment of $7,025. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Alpha Baking Company INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Alpha Baking Company INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $4,566 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,283 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Alpha Baking Company INC., both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,566 here).

Baker Custom Cabinets, INC. $4,565 CA Future-All INC. $4,564 PA Wright Mix Material Solutions LLC $4,563 WV 3p Processing, INC. $4,563 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Dollar Tree Stores, INC. 2 insp. Weatherford, TX Tri State Timber Sawmill, LLC. 2 insp. Brashear, MO Scapa North America, LLC 2 insp. Windsor, CT Tilcon New York INC. 2 insp. Wharton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Baker Custom Cabinets, INC.
Madera, CA
2 inspections $4,565
Future-All INC.
Carnegie, PA
3 inspections $4,564
Wright Mix Material Solutions LLC
Delbarton, WV
2 inspections $4,563
3p Processing, INC.
Wichita, KS
4 inspections $4,563
Singh Hardwood Company, INC.
Far Rockaway, NY
2 inspections $4,563

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alpha Baking Company INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Alpha Baking Company INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Alpha Baking Company INC. have? ▼
Alpha Baking Company INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,566.
How many OSHA inspections has Alpha Baking Company INC. had? ▼
Alpha Baking Company INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-14 and the most recent on 2025-10-01. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Alpha Baking Company INC.? ▼
Alpha Baking Company INC. has been assessed $4,566 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,025 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Alpha Baking Company INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Alpha Baking Company INC. has 3 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Alpha Baking Company INC. operate in? ▼
Alpha Baking Company INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311812). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Alpha Baking Company INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Alpha Baking Company INC. ranks #57,838 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Alpha Baking Company INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Alpha Baking Company INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,566 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Baker Custom Cabinets, INC. in Madera, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,565 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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