Manufacturing · Atwater, CA

Dole Packaged Foods, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dole Packaged Foods, LLC ranks #25,745 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 4 violations across 8 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$14,025
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#25,745
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dole Packaged Foods, LLC in Atwater, CA has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,025. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dole Packaged Foods, LLC 8 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,745 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 well above peers (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Adelhelm Lubricoat NA LLC in Mukwonago, WI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,026 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#25,745
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Dole Packaged Foods, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dole Packaged Foods, LLC sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$14,025 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Dole Packaged Foods, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.10.713.326.038.651.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNIPRES USA INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 18MANUFACTURED HOUSING…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 32FLAVORCHEM CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 16FEHRER AUTOMOTIVE NO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 16COLONNA BROTHERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 24HORIZON SHIPBUILDING…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 29GREAT DANE LTD. PART…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 21TAYLOR FARMS FLORIDA…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 16FUYAO GLASS AMERICA,…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 36TIP TOP POULTRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 21FLEXSOL PACKAGING OF…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 16CASCADE GENERAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 19ECO SERVICES OPERATI…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 49SNAK-KING CORP., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 40PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHI…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 11IMPERIAL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 32SOFIDEL AMERICA CORP., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 22MAL-BER MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 43PERFECT SHUTTERS INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3FORD MOTOR COMPANY S…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3Dole Packaged Foods,…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4
Dole Packaged Foods, LLC has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Dole Packaged Foods, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Dole Packaged Foods, LLC ranks #12,085 at $14,025 current penalty.

How Dole Packaged Foods, LLC Compares

Dole Packaged Foods, LLC's 0.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2010-08-12

Last Inspection

2020-08-07

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,753

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 8 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $1,753 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$19,085

Current Penalty Amount

$14,025

Penalty Reduction

26.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,060 from the initial assessment of $19,085. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Dole Packaged Foods, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dole Packaged Foods, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $14,025 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,753 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dole Packaged Foods, LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Dole Packaged Foods, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Dole Packaged Foods, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 4 violations across 8 inspections, including 2 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 Dole Packaged Foods, LLC have?
Dole Packaged Foods, LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,025.
How many OSHA inspections has Dole Packaged Foods, LLC had?
Dole Packaged Foods, LLC has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-12 and the most recent on 2020-08-07. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dole Packaged Foods, LLC?
Dole Packaged Foods, LLC has been assessed $14,025 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,085 (a 26.5% reduction).
Does Dole Packaged Foods, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Dole Packaged Foods, LLC has 2 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 Dole Packaged Foods, LLC operate in?
Dole Packaged Foods, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311421). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dole Packaged Foods, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dole Packaged Foods, LLC ranks #25,745 (the upper 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 Dole Packaged Foods, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Dole Packaged Foods, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $14,025 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Adelhelm Lubricoat NA LLC in Mukwonago, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,026 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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