Manufacturing · Ashton, IL

Crest Foods CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Crest Foods CO., INC. ranks #3,135 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty71% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$69,750
OSHA penalties: 7
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #3,135
of 99,447 penalized employers

Crest Foods CO., INC. in Ashton, IL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $69,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Crest Foods CO., INC. 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,135 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Celanese Acetate LLC in Narrows, VA is another manufacturing employer with 11 OSHA inspections on record and $69,673 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection: 71.4%
of violations were serious: #3,135
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 65/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Crest Foods CO., INC.

$69,750
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Crest Foods CO., INC. runs well above peers (4.4x 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

$69,750 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 Crest Foods CO., INC..

Crest Foods CO., INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Crest Foods CO., INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Crest Foods CO., INC. is the #1,618 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($69,750).

How Crest Foods CO., INC. Compares

Crest Foods CO., INC.'s 1.75 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 (4.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-03-17

Last Inspection

2022-03-24

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,438

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $17,438 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

71.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

28.6% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$106,257

Current Penalty Amount

$69,750

Penalty Reduction

34.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $36,507 from the initial assessment of $106,257. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Crest Foods CO., INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	7	8.0
Total Penalty	$69,750	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$17,438	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($69,750 here).

Watry Industries, LLC $69,740 WI Core Products International, INC. $69,710 WI The Hillshire Brands Company $69,680 WI Celanese Acetate LLC $69,673 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Georgia-Pacific Cedar Springs LLC 4 insp. Cedar Springs, GA Apmar USA, INC. 4 insp. Springfield, MA Summit Polymers INC 4 insp. Portage, MI Merrill Iron & Steel, INC. 4 insp. Schofield, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Watry Industries, LLC

Sheboygan, WI

12 inspections $69,740

Core Products International, INC.

Chetek, WI

4 inspections $69,710

The Hillshire Brands Company

New London, WI

5 inspections $69,680

11 inspections $69,673

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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 Crest Foods CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Crest Foods CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 4 inspections, including 5 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 Crest Foods CO., INC. have? ▼

Crest Foods CO., INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $69,750.

How many OSHA inspections has Crest Foods CO., INC. had? ▼

Crest Foods CO., INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-17 and the most recent on 2022-03-24. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Crest Foods CO., INC.? ▼

Crest Foods CO., INC. has been assessed $69,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $106,257 (a 34.4% reduction).

Does Crest Foods CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Crest Foods CO., INC. has 5 serious violations, and 2 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 Crest Foods CO., INC. operate in? ▼

Crest Foods CO., INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311514). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Crest Foods CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Crest Foods CO., INC. ranks #3,135 (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 Crest Foods CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Crest Foods CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $69,750 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.4x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Celanese Acetate LLC in Narrows, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $69,673 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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