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Foster Farms

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Foster Farms has a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$4,200
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#60,933
of 100,495 penalized employers

Foster Farms in Kelso, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Foster Farms 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jermunfran, INC. in Norfolk, VA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,200 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
39%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Foster Farms compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Foster Farms runs well below peers (0.27x 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

$4,200 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Foster Farms

The federal enforcement record for Foster Farms in Kelso, WA includes 3 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (66.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $4,200 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $4,200 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,400. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.27x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-09-27 to 2014-06-06, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-09-27

Last Inspection

2014-06-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,400 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$4,200

Current Penalty Amount

$4,200

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Foster Farms compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Foster Farms Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 3 7.8
Total Penalty $4,200 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,400 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foster Farms safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Foster Farms's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 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 Foster Farms have? ▼
Foster Farms has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Foster Farms had? ▼
Foster Farms has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-09-27 and the most recent on 2014-06-06. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Foster Farms? ▼
Foster Farms has been assessed $4,200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Foster Farms have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Foster Farms 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 Foster Farms operate in? ▼
Foster Farms operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311612). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Foster Farms's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Foster Farms's total OSHA penalty of $4,200 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jermunfran, INC. in Norfolk, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,200 in current penalties.

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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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