Manufacturing · Hayward, CA

Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC. ranks #37,079 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty36% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$9,325
OSHA penalties: 11
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #37,079
of 99,447 penalized employers

Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC. in Hayward, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,325. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC. 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,079 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, New River Fabrics in Newton, NC is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection: 36.4%
of violations were serious: #37,079
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$9,325
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$9,325 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC..

Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC. sits at penalty rank #16,581 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($9,325 assessed).

How Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC. Compares

Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC.'s 5.50 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2020-08-25

Last Inspection

2025-10-02

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,663

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $4,663 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

36.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

63.6% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$19,245

Current Penalty Amount

$9,325

Penalty Reduction

51.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,920 from the initial assessment of $19,245. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	11	8.0
Total Penalty	$9,325	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,663	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,325 here).

Prize Steak Products, INC. $9,325 WI Fulghum Fibres, INC. $9,325 AL Fxi, INC. $9,326 NM South Holland Metal Finishing CO. INC. $9,326 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. 2 insp. Carthage, NY Cuisine Solutions INC. 2 insp. Alexandria, VA Axion Corporation 2 insp. Huntsville, AL Abrasive Technology, INC. 2 insp. Lewis Center, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Prize Steak Products, INC.

South Holland Metal Finishing CO. INC.

Monee, IL

2 inspections $9,326

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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 Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC. have? ▼

Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,325.

How many OSHA inspections has Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC. had? ▼

Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-08-25 and the most recent on 2025-10-02. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC.? ▼

Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC. has been assessed $9,325 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,245 (a 51.5% reduction).

Does Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC. has 4 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 Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC. operate in? ▼

Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311412). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC. ranks #37,079 (the upper 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 Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Armanino Foods of Distinction, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,325 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, New River Fabrics in Newton, NC is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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