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Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation ranks #1,030 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty39% serious
$139,900
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#1,030
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $139,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 23 violations, averaging 11.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,030 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Ugn, INC. in Monroe, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $139,813 in current penalties.

11.5
violations per inspection
39.1%
of violations were serious
#1,030
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation runs far above peers (8.9x 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

$139,900 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 ($139,900) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $139,900 $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 Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.97.013.019.125.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPOLAR CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PRIME WHEEL CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PRETIUM PACKAGING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RITTAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VIAFLEX, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PRINCESS PAPER INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SIMMONS FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INOX MARKET AMERICA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12THE SMITHFIELD PACKI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21VALMIERA GLASS USA C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CENEX RENSSELAER TER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOPKINS LUMBER CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SERVICE WIRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8APCO GRAPHICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MERLIN INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ARTISAN BAKERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VAN BLARCOM CLOSURES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SUN NOODLE NEW JERSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DEAN DAIRY HOLDINGS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18AXOS DESIGNS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24Bridgford Foods Proc…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23
Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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.

Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation sits at penalty rank #565 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($139,900 assessed).

How Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation Compares

Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation's 11.50 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 far above peers (8.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-10

Last Inspection

2010-08-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$69,950

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.5 violations per visit. That's $69,950 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

39.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

12

Repeat

52.2% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

8.7% 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

$255,900

Current Penalty Amount

$139,900

Penalty Reduction

45.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $116,000 from the initial assessment of $255,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 23 8.0
Total Penalty $139,900 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $69,950 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($139,900 here).

Ugn, INC. $139,813 OH American Pop Corn Company $139,801 IA Ajinomoto Windsor INC. $140,000 MO Fritz Aluminum Services, INC $139,800 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Polar CORP. 2 insp. Worcester, MA Prime Wheel Corporation 2 insp. Harbor City, CA Pretium Packaging, LLC 2 insp. Hillsborough, NJ Rittal LLC 2 insp. Urbana, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Diversified Manufacturing
Prescott, WI
0 inspections $0
Ugn, INC.
Monroe, OH
2 inspections $139,813
American Pop Corn Company
Sioux City, IA
7 inspections $139,801
Ajinomoto Windsor INC.
Piedmont, MO
3 inspections $140,000
Fritz Aluminum Services, INC
Eustis, FL
3 inspections $139,800

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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 Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 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 Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation have? ▼
Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 12 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $139,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation had? ▼
Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-10 and the most recent on 2010-08-10. This averages 11.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation? ▼
Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation has been assessed $139,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $255,900 (a 45.3% reduction).
Does Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation has 9 serious violations, and 12 repeat 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 Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation operate in? ▼
Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311612). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation ranks #1,030 (the top 1% 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 Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $139,900 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (8.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ugn, INC. in Monroe, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $139,813 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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