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Wholesale Trade · Piscataway, NJ

Ferraro Foods, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ferraro Foods, INC. ranks #3,495 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty88% serious
$65,000
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#3,495
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ferraro Foods, INC. in Piscataway, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $65,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ferraro Foods, INC. 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,495 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, SFC Global Supply Chain, INC. in Suwanee, GA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $65,000 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#3,495
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ferraro Foods, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ferraro Foods, INC. runs far above peers (7.1x 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

$65,000 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($65,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $65,000 $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ferraro Foods, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.124.136.248.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFLAMM ORCHARDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HALPERNS' STEAK AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WESCO DISTRIBUTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15EBY F A DAVIS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 46BROCK AUTO PARTS & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41COMPUTERIZED MILLWOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OMAHA NEON SIGN CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CENTRAL PLUMBING SPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MILL HAVEN FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOP METAL RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LEONARD FOUNTAIN SPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33MILLER GLASS & GLAZI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RANGELAND COOPERATIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DICARLO DISTRIBUTORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CRAWFORD ELECTRIC SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AMOSKEAG BEVERAGES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CASH'S SCRAP METAL &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2IMPORT GLASS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PUGH AND SON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GEISINGER FEED GRAIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Ferraro Foods, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Ferraro Foods, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Ferraro Foods, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Ferraro Foods, INC. sits at penalty rank #128 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($65,000 assessed).

How Ferraro Foods, INC. Compares

Ferraro Foods, INC.'s 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (7.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-09-07

Last Inspection

2021-10-20

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$32,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $32,500 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$81,482

Current Penalty Amount

$65,000

Penalty Reduction

20.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,482 from the initial assessment of $81,482. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Ferraro Foods, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ferraro Foods, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 8 5.5
Total Penalty $65,000 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $32,500 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($65,000 here).

SFC Global Supply Chain, INC. $65,000 GA CCS Contractor Equipment & Supply, LLC DBA Surebuilt $65,500 IL Risser Grain, LLC $64,500 PA Prairie Ag Partners $65,688 SD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Flamm Orchards, INC. 2 insp. Cobden, IL Halperns' Steak and Seafood Company LLC 2 insp. Fort Lauderdale, FL Wesco Distribution, INC. 2 insp. West Haven, CT Eby F a Davis LLC 2 insp. Baltimore, MD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

SFC Global Supply Chain, INC.
Suwanee, GA
2 inspections $65,000
Bayshore Dura Medical
Miami Lakes, FL
0 inspections $0
Allied Oriental Produce, Inc.
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Jay Imports CO.
Bayonne, NJ
2 inspections $65,270
CCS Contractor Equipment & Supply, LLC DBA Surebuilt
Bellwood, IL
5 inspections $65,500

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What to do with this record

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

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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 Ferraro Foods, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ferraro Foods, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ferraro Foods, INC. have? ▼
Ferraro Foods, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $65,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Ferraro Foods, INC. had? ▼
Ferraro Foods, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-09-07 and the most recent on 2021-10-20. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ferraro Foods, INC.? ▼
Ferraro Foods, INC. has been assessed $65,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $81,482 (a 20.2% reduction).
Does Ferraro Foods, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ferraro Foods, INC. has 7 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 Ferraro Foods, INC. operate in? ▼
Ferraro Foods, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424490). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ferraro Foods, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ferraro Foods, INC. ranks #3,495 (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 Ferraro Foods, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ferraro Foods, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $65,000 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (7.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, SFC Global Supply Chain, INC. in Suwanee, GA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $65,000 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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