Manufacturing · Dallas, TX

Dallas USA Foods, Inc.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dallas USA Foods, Inc. ranks #4,756 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty63% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$52,632
OSHA penalties: 19
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #4,756
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dallas USA Foods, Inc. in Dallas, TX has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $52,632. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 111 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Dallas USA Foods, Inc.: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 4.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,756 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $71,452 in back wages owed to 108 affected workers. For comparison, Huntington Ingalls Incorporated in Pascagoula, MS is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $124,210 in current penalties.

4.8
violations per inspection: 63.2%
of violations were serious: #4,756
of 99,447 penalized employers: $71,452
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 11/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
F Wage & hour compliance: $71K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($71K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Dallas USA Foods, Inc.

$52,632
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Dallas USA Foods, Inc. runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$52,632 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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 Dallas USA Foods, Inc..

Dallas USA Foods, Inc. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Dallas USA Foods, Inc. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Dallas USA Foods, Inc. ranks #2,423 at $52,632 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Dallas USA Foods, Inc. at rank #451 of 4,429 employers ($71,452 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $52,632 OSHA penalties plus $71,452 WHD back wages (57.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Dallas USA Foods, Inc. Compares

Dallas USA Foods, Inc.'s 4.75 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 (3.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-02-09

Last Inspection

2017-01-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,158

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.8 violations per visit. That's $13,158 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

63.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

31.6% of total

Other-Than-Serious

5.3% 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

$147,232

Current Penalty Amount

$52,632

Penalty Reduction

64.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$124,084

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $94,600 from the initial assessment of $147,232. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$71,452

Employees Affected

108

WHD Violations

111

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$662

Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average

$71,452

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Dallas USA Foods, Inc. owed $71,452 in back wages to 108 employees across 1 case and 111 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 Dallas USA Foods, Inc. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Dallas USA Foods, Inc.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	19	8.0
Total Penalty	$52,632	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$13,158	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dallas USA Foods, Inc., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($52,632 here).

Natural Flavors, INC. $52,640 NJ Golden State Foods CORP. $52,648 GA Sa Baxter LLC $52,609 NY Benestar Brands, LLC $52,605 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sterling Seating, INC 4 insp. North Arlington, NJ Cooper Power Systems, LLC 4 insp. South Milwaukee, WI Monogram Prepared Meats 4 insp. Harlan, IA Elixir Door and Metals Company INC. 4 insp. Tuscumbia, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Texarkana, AR

2 inspections $124,208

Huntington Ingalls Incorporated

Pascagoula, MS

5 inspections $124,210

5 inspections $124,410

Yakama Forest Products

White Swan, WA

5 inspections $124,425

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What to do with this record

Use Dallas USA Foods, Inc.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Dallas USA Foods, Inc. against The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Dallas USA Foods, Inc. also carries $71,452 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Dallas USA Foods, Inc. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Dallas USA Foods, Inc.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 4 inspections, including 12 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 Dallas USA Foods, Inc. have? ▼

Dallas USA Foods, Inc. has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 6 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $52,632.

How many OSHA inspections has Dallas USA Foods, Inc. had? ▼

Dallas USA Foods, Inc. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-09 and the most recent on 2017-01-12. This averages 4.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Dallas USA Foods, Inc.? ▼

Dallas USA Foods, Inc. has been assessed $52,632 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $147,232 (a 64.3% reduction). Additionally, $71,452 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Dallas USA Foods, Inc. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Dallas USA Foods, Inc. has 12 serious violations, and 6 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.

Has Dallas USA Foods, Inc. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Dallas USA Foods, Inc., resulting in $71,452 in back wages owed to 108 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Dallas USA Foods, Inc. operate in? ▼

Dallas USA 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.

What should I do if Dallas USA Foods, Inc. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Dallas USA Foods, Inc. 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 $71,452 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Dallas USA Foods, Inc. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dallas USA Foods, Inc. ranks #4,756 (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 Dallas USA Foods, Inc.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Dallas USA Foods, Inc.'s total OSHA penalty of $52,632 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Huntington Ingalls Incorporated in Pascagoula, MS is a similar manufacturing employer with $124,210 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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