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Transportation & Warehousing · Somersworth, NH

Favorite Foods INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Favorite Foods INC. ranks #26,182 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$13,860
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#26,182
of 99,447 penalized employers

Favorite Foods INC. in Somersworth, NH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,860. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Favorite Foods INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #26,182 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,715 in back wages owed to 10 affected workers. For comparison, BYRD Transportation, INC. in Fernwood, MS is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $15,600 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#26,182
of 99,447 penalized employers
$1,715
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 79/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($2K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Favorite Foods INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Favorite Foods INC. runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$13,860 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Favorite Foods INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.43.7710.313.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMITCHELL INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TSA STORES INC DBA S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PINSLY RAILROAD COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COURIER SYSTEMS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FEDERAL MARINE TERMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEW ENGLAND MOTOR FR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SA RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HOME FURNITURE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RESCAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7YOUNG BROTHERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LOGISTIC SERVICES IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ESTES EXPRESS LINES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ELOGISTEK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TERRYS TRANSPORTATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LORENZ BUS SERVICE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALLIANCE AVIATION SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MERRILL HOLDING AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MABE TRUCKING CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7YOUNG BROTHERS, LIMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Favorite Foods INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Favorite Foods INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Favorite Foods INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Favorite Foods INC. is the #1,164 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($13,860). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Favorite Foods INC. ranks #3,272 among 3,616 Transportation & Warehousing employers with WHD recoveries ($1,715).

Combined federal exposure here: $13,860 OSHA penalties plus $1,715 WHD back wages (11.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Favorite Foods INC. Compares

Favorite Foods INC.'s 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-01-22

Last Inspection

2024-12-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,930

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $6,930 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$19,652

Current Penalty Amount

$13,860

Penalty Reduction

29.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$15,575

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,792 from the initial assessment of $19,652. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,715
Employees Affected
10
WHD Violations
64
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$172
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$1,715

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Favorite Foods INC. owed $1,715 in back wages to 10 employees across 1 case and 64 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: Transportation & Warehousing

How Favorite Foods INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Favorite Foods INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 3 3.2
Total Penalty $13,860 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,930 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,860 here).

Kellogg Brown & Root LLC $13,864 CA Ghost Yachts, INC. $13,856 FL Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority $13,875 CA Hallmark Fisheries $13,840 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mitchell Industrial Tire CO., INC. 2 insp. Elm Mott, TX Tsa Stores INC DBA Sports Authority 2 insp. Fontana, CA Pinsly Railroad Company, INC./Pioneer Valley Railroad Company, INC./Railroad Distribution Services, INC. 2 insp. Westfield, MA Americold Logistics, LLC 2 insp. Monmouth, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mendez Trucking
King City, CA
0 inspections $0
BYRD Transportation, INC.
Fernwood, MS
2 inspections $15,600
New South Distribution INC.
Dalton, GA
2 inspections $15,600
Parking Lot Maintenance Systems, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
0 inspections $0
Ambulance Service, Inc.
Jacksonville, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Favorite Foods INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Favorite Foods INC. against Mendez Trucking, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Favorite Foods INC. also carries $1,715 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 Favorite Foods INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Favorite Foods INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Favorite Foods INC. have? ▼
Favorite Foods INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,860.
How many OSHA inspections has Favorite Foods INC. had? ▼
Favorite Foods INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-01-22 and the most recent on 2024-12-30. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Favorite Foods INC.? ▼
Favorite Foods INC. has been assessed $13,860 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,652 (a 29.5% reduction). Additionally, $1,715 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Favorite Foods INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Favorite Foods INC. has 3 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.
Has Favorite Foods INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Favorite Foods INC., resulting in $1,715 in back wages owed to 10 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Favorite Foods INC. operate in? ▼
Favorite Foods INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493120). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Favorite Foods INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Favorite 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 $1,715 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Favorite Foods INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Favorite Foods INC. ranks #26,182 (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 Favorite Foods INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Favorite Foods INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $13,860 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, BYRD Transportation, INC. in Fernwood, MS is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $15,600 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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