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Best Harvest Bakeries

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Best Harvest Bakeries has a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty73% serious
$16,242
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
$236,801
Back wages owed

Best Harvest Bakeries in Kansas City, KS has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,242. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Best Harvest Bakeries 5 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 8 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 above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $236,801 in back wages owed to 79 affected workers. For comparison, PGT Industries INC. in Hialeah, FL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $254,014 in current penalties.

2.2
violations per inspection
72.7%
of violations were serious
78%
of penalized employers rank lower
$236,801
in back wages recovered

How Best Harvest Bakeries compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Best Harvest Bakeries 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

$16,242 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Best Harvest Bakeries

The federal enforcement record for Best Harvest Bakeries in Kansas City, KS includes 5 OSHA inspections and 11 violations, translating to 2.20 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 8 (72.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $25,602 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $16,242 - a 36.6% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $3,248. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $236,801 in back wages owed to 79 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2011-10-25 to 2016-08-24, a window of roughly 5 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-10-25

Last Inspection

2016-08-24

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,248

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 5 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.2 violations per visit. That's $3,248 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

72.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

27.3% 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

$25,602

Current Penalty Amount

$16,242

Penalty Reduction

36.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$253,043

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,360 from the initial assessment of $25,602. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$236,801
Employees Affected
79
WHD Violations
140
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,997
Avg Back Wages per Case
$236,801

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Best Harvest Bakeries owed $236,801 in back wages to 79 employees across 1 case and 140 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Best Harvest Bakeries compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Best Harvest Bakeries Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.5
Violations 11 7.8
Total Penalty $16,242 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,248 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Best Harvest Bakeries safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Best Harvest Bakeries's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 5 inspections, including 8 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 Best Harvest Bakeries have? ▼
Best Harvest Bakeries has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,242.
How many OSHA inspections has Best Harvest Bakeries had? ▼
Best Harvest Bakeries has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-25 and the most recent on 2016-08-24. This averages 2.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Best Harvest Bakeries? ▼
Best Harvest Bakeries has been assessed $16,242 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,602 (a 36.6% reduction). Additionally, $236,801 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Best Harvest Bakeries have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Best Harvest Bakeries has 8 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.
Has Best Harvest Bakeries been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Best Harvest Bakeries, resulting in $236,801 in back wages owed to 79 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Best Harvest Bakeries operate in? ▼
Best Harvest Bakeries operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311812). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Best Harvest Bakeries owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Best Harvest Bakeries owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $236,801 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Best Harvest Bakeries's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Best Harvest Bakeries's total OSHA penalty of $16,242 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, PGT Industries INC. in Hialeah, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $254,014 in current penalties.

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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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