Manufacturing · Chicago, IL

Crescent Foods INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Crescent Foods INC. ranks #52,247 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$5,575
OSHA penalties: 9
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #52,247
of 99,447 penalized employers

Crescent Foods INC. in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,575. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Crescent Foods INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #52,247 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Chesapeake Building Components INC in Easton, MD is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $5,576 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #52,247
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Crescent Foods INC.

$5,575
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Crescent Foods INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$5,575 Top 47% most affordable more affordable than 53% 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 Crescent Foods INC..

Crescent Foods INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Crescent Foods INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Crescent Foods INC. sits at penalty rank #22,040 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($5,575 assessed).

How Crescent Foods INC. Compares

Crescent Foods INC.'s 4.50 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-09-22

Last Inspection

2011-09-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,788

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $2,788 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$17,231

Current Penalty Amount

$5,575

Penalty Reduction

67.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,656 from the initial assessment of $17,231. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Crescent Foods INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	9	8.0
Total Penalty	$5,575	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,788	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,575 here).

BRP Manufacturing Company $5,575 OH Peninsula Iron Works $5,575 OR Custom Crate and Pallet LLC $5,575 TN Chesapeake Building Components INC $5,576 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

All Fab Precision Sheetmetal, INC. 2 insp. Fairburn, GA Trident Seafoods Corporation 2 insp. Kodiak, AK Symrise INC. 2 insp. Branchburg, NJ Scurlock Holdings, INC. 2 insp. Jonesboro, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

BRP Manufacturing Company

Custom Crate and Pallet LLC

Mountain City, TN

4 inspections $5,575

Chesapeake Building Components INC

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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 Crescent Foods INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Crescent Foods INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Crescent Foods INC. have? ▼

Crescent Foods INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,575.

How many OSHA inspections has Crescent Foods INC. had? ▼

Crescent Foods INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-09-22 and the most recent on 2011-09-29. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Crescent Foods INC.? ▼

Crescent Foods INC. has been assessed $5,575 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,231 (a 67.6% reduction).

Does Crescent Foods INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Crescent Foods INC. has 6 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 Crescent Foods INC. operate in? ▼

Crescent Foods INC. 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 Crescent Foods INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Crescent Foods INC. ranks #52,247 (the lower 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 Crescent Foods INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Crescent Foods INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,575 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, Chesapeake Building Components INC in Easton, MD is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,576 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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