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Atkinson Candy Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Atkinson Candy Company ranks #20,060 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$17,874
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#20,060
of 99,447 penalized employers

Atkinson Candy Company in Lufkin, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,874. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Atkinson Candy Company 3 times across a longer 15-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,060 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Esterline/Kirkhill-Ta CO. in Brea, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,875 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#20,060
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Atkinson Candy Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Atkinson Candy Company sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$17,874 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Atkinson Candy Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.210.120.029.939.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCONAGRA FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ADVANCED DRAINAGE SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BP WEST COAST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CLASSIC COIL COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38WINNEBAGO FOUNDRY, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CATTY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MACK HILS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9APEX METAL FINISHING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WESTERN NY CONCRETE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WEISER ENGINEERING/M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SHOWBEST FIXTURE CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11BUFFALO ROCK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MARTIN CABINET, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 187/11 MATERIALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14PORT CITY DIE CAST, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10COLES QUALITY FOODS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9AMOS LUMBER COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14C.H.I. OVERHEAD DOOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PBF ENERGY WESTERN R…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Atkinson Candy Company, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Atkinson Candy Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Atkinson Candy Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Atkinson Candy Company ranks #9,583 at $17,874 current penalty.

How Atkinson Candy Company Compares

Atkinson Candy Company's 0.67 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-04-28

Last Inspection

2024-11-20

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,958

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 15 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $5,958 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$29,790

Current Penalty Amount

$17,874

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,916 from the initial assessment of $29,790. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Atkinson Candy Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Atkinson Candy Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $17,874 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,958 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Atkinson Candy Company, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,874 here).

Quantum Plastics $17,874 IA Esterline/Kirkhill-Ta CO. $17,875 CA Triad Fasteners LP $17,876 NE Square One Armoring Services CO. $17,871 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Conagra Foods LLC 3 insp. Fort Madison, IA Arrowhead Products Corporation 3 insp. Los Alamitos, CA Advanced Drainage Systems, INC 3 insp. Perry, GA BP West Coast Products LLC 3 insp. Carson, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Quantum Plastics
Victor, IA
2 inspections $17,874
Esterline/Kirkhill-Ta CO.
Brea, CA
2 inspections $17,875
Triad Fasteners LP
Alda, NE
2 inspections $17,876
Square One Armoring Services CO.
Miami, FL
2 inspections $17,871
SR Industries, LLC
Muskegon, MI
0 inspections $0

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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 Atkinson Candy Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Atkinson Candy Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Atkinson Candy Company have? ▼
Atkinson Candy Company has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,874.
How many OSHA inspections has Atkinson Candy Company had? ▼
Atkinson Candy Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-28 and the most recent on 2024-11-20. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Atkinson Candy Company? ▼
Atkinson Candy Company has been assessed $17,874 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,790 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Atkinson Candy Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Atkinson Candy Company has 2 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 Atkinson Candy Company operate in? ▼
Atkinson Candy Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311919). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Atkinson Candy Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Atkinson Candy Company ranks #20,060 (the top quarter 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 Atkinson Candy Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Atkinson Candy Company's total OSHA penalty of $17,874 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Esterline/Kirkhill-Ta CO. in Brea, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,875 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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