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Darling Ingredients INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Darling Ingredients INC ranks #64,125 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$3,600
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#64,125
of 99,447 penalized employers

Darling Ingredients INC in Crows Landing, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Darling Ingredients INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #64,125 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Eagle Pallets INC. in Joliet, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,600 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#64,125
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Darling Ingredients INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Darling Ingredients INC runs well below peers (0.23x 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

$3,600 Top 36% most affordable more affordable than 64% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $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 Darling Ingredients INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.39.919.529.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedREGAL INDUSTRIAL COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23LAB 9 MODULAR LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TWITCHELL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22CHEP RECYCLED PALLET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GRAHAM LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ACH FOAM TECHNOLOGIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TIGHITCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16AMERICAN MADE TIRES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37U.S. PAPER MILLS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WINCO/DWL INTERNATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SYFRETT FEED CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21INTEGRATED LAMINATE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29TBRSP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23SIGNATURE CABINETRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MILLWORK EXPRESSIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28MB DYNAMICS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33SOUTHERN FOREST PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12KRAFT HEINZ FOODS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NASHVILLE FABRICATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29HARD ROCK STONE & TI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15Darling Ingredients …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Darling Ingredients INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Darling Ingredients INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Darling Ingredients INC is the #25,901 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($3,600).

How Darling Ingredients INC Compares

Darling Ingredients INC's 1.00 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 below peers (0.23x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-10-26

Last Inspection

2018-07-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,800 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$6,260

Current Penalty Amount

$3,600

Penalty Reduction

42.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,660 from the initial assessment of $6,260. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Darling Ingredients INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $3,600 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,800 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Darling Ingredients INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,600 here).

Tran-Tec CORP $3,600 NE Sterling Pipe & Tube, INC. $3,600 OH Harlan Bakeries-Georgetown, LLC $3,600 IN 3m Cottage Grove Center $3,600 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Regal Industrial Corporation 2 insp. Millville, NJ Lab 9 Modular LLC 2 insp. Littleton, MA Twitchell Corporation 2 insp. Dothan, AL Chep Recycled Pallet Solutions, LLC 2 insp. Scarborough, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tran-Tec CORP
Columbus, NE
2 inspections $3,600
Gulf Tool Corporation
Pensacola, FL
2 inspections $3,600
3m Cottage Grove Center
Cottage Grove, MN
2 inspections $3,600
Eagle Pallets INC.
Joliet, IL
2 inspections $3,600
Wazin Custom Tailor & Alterations
New York, NY
0 inspections $0

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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 Darling Ingredients INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Darling Ingredients INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Darling Ingredients INC have? ▼
Darling Ingredients INC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Darling Ingredients INC had? ▼
Darling Ingredients INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-10-26 and the most recent on 2018-07-02. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Darling Ingredients INC? ▼
Darling Ingredients INC has been assessed $3,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,260 (a 42.5% reduction).
What industry does Darling Ingredients INC operate in? ▼
Darling Ingredients INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311613). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Darling Ingredients INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Darling Ingredients INC ranks #64,125 (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 Darling Ingredients INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Darling Ingredients INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,600 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, Eagle Pallets INC. in Joliet, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,600 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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