Manufacturing · San Antonio, TX

Bluebonnet Foods L.P.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bluebonnet Foods L.P. ranks #3,663 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty63% serious
$63,000
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#3,663
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bluebonnet Foods L.P. in San Antonio, TX has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $63,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bluebonnet Foods L.P. 7 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 24 violations, averaging 3.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,663 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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 well above peers (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Agropur, INC. in Luxemburg, WI is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $62,988 in current penalties.

3.4
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
#3,663
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 40/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (3.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bluebonnet Foods L.P. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bluebonnet Foods L.P. runs well above peers (4.0x 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

$63,000 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($63,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $63,000 $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 Bluebonnet Foods L.P..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0019.939.959.879.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMETALSA-ROANOKE, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8VITAQUEST INTERNATIO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12WATTS WATER TECHNOLO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4HILAND DAIRY FOODS, …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7BWAY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 31THE J.J. RYAN CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 43CROWN BATTERY MFG. CO., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15TYSON FRESH MEATS, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7INTERNATIONAL PAPER …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5SENECA FOODS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9MID-WEST FORGE CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10STAMPEDE MEAT, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13EFTEC NORTH AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 16HOWMET CASTINGS & SE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2A & D WOOD PRODUCTS,…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 76STELLAR PRINTING INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 24THE MENNEL MILLING C…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8LEPRINO FOODS, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7RELIABLE CASTINGS CO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 24Bluebonnet Foods L.P., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 24
Bluebonnet Foods L.P. has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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.

Bluebonnet Foods L.P. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Bluebonnet Foods L.P. ranks #1,888 at $63,000 current penalty.

How Bluebonnet Foods L.P. Compares

Bluebonnet Foods L.P.'s 3.43 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 above peers (4.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2016-02-11

Last Inspection

2023-08-23

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 7 inspections over 8 years, averaging 3.4 violations per visit. That's $9,000 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

62.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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

$141,215

Current Penalty Amount

$63,000

Penalty Reduction

55.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $78,215 from the initial assessment of $141,215. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Bluebonnet Foods L.P. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bluebonnet Foods L.P. Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.6
Violations 24 8.0
Total Penalty $63,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,000 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bluebonnet Foods L.P., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Bluebonnet Foods L.P. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Bluebonnet Foods L.P.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 7 inspections, including 15 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 Bluebonnet Foods L.P. have?
Bluebonnet Foods L.P. has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $63,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Bluebonnet Foods L.P. had?
Bluebonnet Foods L.P. has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-11 and the most recent on 2023-08-23. This averages 3.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bluebonnet Foods L.P.?
Bluebonnet Foods L.P. has been assessed $63,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $141,215 (a 55.4% reduction).
Does Bluebonnet Foods L.P. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Bluebonnet Foods L.P. has 15 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 Bluebonnet Foods L.P. operate in?
Bluebonnet Foods L.P. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311615). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bluebonnet Foods L.P. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bluebonnet Foods L.P. ranks #3,663 (the top 5% 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 Bluebonnet Foods L.P.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Bluebonnet Foods L.P.'s total OSHA penalty of $63,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.0x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Agropur, INC. in Luxemburg, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $62,988 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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