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Wholesale Trade · High Point, NC

Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC ranks #87,215 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty17% serious
$950
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,215
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC in High Point, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $950. 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 of North Carolina, LLC 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,215 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Action Auto Parts INC in Hopewell, VA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $945 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#87,215
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC runs well below peers (0.10x 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

$950 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.88.214.520.827.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRACTOR CENTRAL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MILLER COMPRESSING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8COVINGTON METALS COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26BUFFALO ENGINE COMPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LION PRODUCTIVITIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARLY BUILDING MATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15RED DEER IRONWORKS U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FARMERS COOPERATIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PATRIOT METALS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PERFORMANCE FOODSERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3B&I SCRAP METAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DELOURY INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WILKINSON GARY IRON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BURTON LUMBER & HARD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CONSOLIDATED DISTRIB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CLINTON ALUMINUM DIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PETERSON BROTHERS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HI-TECH PROFILES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NAPOLI FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7COPART, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Ferraro Foods of Nor…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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 of North Carolina, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC ranks #4,045 at $950 current penalty.

How Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC Compares

Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC's 3.00 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 well below peers (0.10x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-03-29

Last Inspection

2014-06-10

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$475

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $475 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,400

Current Penalty Amount

$950

Penalty Reduction

32.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $450 from the initial assessment of $1,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 5.5
Total Penalty $950 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $475 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($950 here).

Action Auto Parts INC $945 VA Sysco Baltimore, LLC $937 MD Bimbo Bakeries USA, INC. $935 CA Parker Hannifin Corporation $930 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Tractor Central, LLC 2 insp. Sheldon, WI Miller Compressing Company 2 insp. Milwaukee, WI Covington Metals Company 2 insp. Andalusia, AL Buffalo Engine Components INC. 2 insp. Buffalo, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Action Auto Parts INC
Hopewell, VA
2 inspections $945
Sysco Baltimore, LLC
Jessup, MD
4 inspections $937
Bimbo Bakeries USA, INC.
Sacramento, CA
2 inspections $935
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Waterville, OH
2 inspections $930
Gage Products Company
Ferndale, MI
2 inspections $930

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What to do with this record

Use Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC'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 of North Carolina, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC have? ▼
Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $950.
How many OSHA inspections has Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC had? ▼
Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-29 and the most recent on 2014-06-10. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC? ▼
Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC has been assessed $950 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,400 (a 32.1% reduction).
Does Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC has 1 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 of North Carolina, LLC operate in? ▼
Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC 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 of North Carolina, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC ranks #87,215 (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 Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $950 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Action Auto Parts INC in Hopewell, VA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $945 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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