Manufacturing · Forest Park, IL

Ferrara Candy Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ferrara Candy Company ranks #1,517 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty56% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$107,900
OSHA penalties: 16
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #1,517
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ferrara Candy Company in Forest Park, IL has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $107,900. 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 Ferrara Candy Company 5 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 3.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,517 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Jindal Saw USA, LLC in Baytown, TX is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $107,796 in current penalties.

3.2
violations per inspection: 56.3%
of violations were serious: #1,517
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 68/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Ferrara Candy Company

$107,900
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Ferrara Candy Company runs far above peers (6.8x 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

$107,900 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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 Ferrara Candy Company.

Ferrara Candy Company has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Ferrara Candy Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Ferrara Candy Company sits at penalty rank #821 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($107,900 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $107,900 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Ferrara Candy Company Compares

Ferrara Candy Company's 3.20 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 far above peers (6.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-06-03

Last Inspection

2023-03-24

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$21,580

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 9 years, averaging 3.2 violations per visit. That's $21,580 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

56.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

12.5% of total

Other-Than-Serious

31.3% 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

$200,417

Current Penalty Amount

$107,900

Penalty Reduction

46.2%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$107,900

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $92,517 from the initial assessment of $200,417. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Ferrara Candy Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Ferrara Candy Company	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	2.6
Violations	16	8.0
Total Penalty	$107,900	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$21,580	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ferrara Candy Company, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($107,900 here).

Appian Manufacturing Corporation $107,953 OH Jindal Saw USA, LLC $107,796 TX Newman Technology of Alabama, INC. $108,011 AL Neri's Bakery Products, INC. $107,750 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Newoods, INC. 5 insp. Russellville, AR Foss Manufacturing Company, LLC 5 insp. Hampton, NH Coastal Forest Products, LLC. 5 insp. Chapman, AL Jones Dairy Farm 5 insp. Fort Atkinson, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Appian Manufacturing Corporation

Columbus, OH

7 inspections $107,953

Jindal Saw USA, LLC

Baytown, TX

4 inspections $107,796

Newman Technology of Alabama, INC.

Albertville, AL

6 inspections $108,011

Neri's Bakery Products, INC.

Port Chester, NY

4 inspections $107,750

Tpi Composites Iowa LLC

Newton, IA

5 inspections $108,063

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What to do with this record

Use Ferrara Candy Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Ferrara Candy Company also carries $0 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 Ferrara Candy Company safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Ferrara Candy Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 5 inspections, including 9 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 Ferrara Candy Company have? ▼

Ferrara Candy Company has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $107,900.

How many OSHA inspections has Ferrara Candy Company had? ▼

Ferrara Candy Company has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-03 and the most recent on 2023-03-24. This averages 3.2 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Ferrara Candy Company? ▼

Ferrara Candy Company has been assessed $107,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $200,417 (a 46.2% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Ferrara Candy Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Ferrara Candy Company has 9 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.

Has Ferrara Candy Company been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Ferrara Candy Company, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Ferrara Candy Company operate in? ▼

Ferrara Candy Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311340). 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 Ferrara Candy Company owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Ferrara Candy Company 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Ferrara Candy Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ferrara Candy Company ranks #1,517 (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 Ferrara Candy Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Ferrara Candy Company's total OSHA penalty of $107,900 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (6.8x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jindal Saw USA, LLC in Baytown, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $107,796 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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