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Manufacturing · San Diego, CA

Franco Whole Foods LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Franco Whole Foods LLC ranks #21,006 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$17,050
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#21,006
of 99,447 penalized employers

Franco Whole Foods LLC in San Diego, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,050. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Franco Whole Foods LLC 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,006 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Leprino Foods Company in Waverly, NY is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $17,049 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#21,006
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Franco Whole Foods LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Franco Whole Foods LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$17,050 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Franco Whole Foods LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.915.723.631.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALL FAB PRECISION SH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRIDENT SEAFOODS COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SYMRISE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SCURLOCK HOLDINGS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NEW ENGLAND WIRE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOWELL METAL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EVAPCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LITTLE ENTERPRISES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24NEIL ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14CUSTOM FAB, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15JAMES WEIR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17THE MERCHANT OF TENN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30ATI ALLVAC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ARMOR LITE TRAILERS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27VEXAPAK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 521ST CENTURY SIGNS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9OIL STATES INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BANDERAS STONE SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BAKER COMMODITIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Franco Whole Foods LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Franco Whole Foods LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Franco Whole Foods LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Franco Whole Foods LLC is the #10,018 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($17,050).

How Franco Whole Foods LLC Compares

Franco Whole Foods LLC's 6.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-04-05

Last Inspection

2023-12-07

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,525

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $8,525 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

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

$29,570

Current Penalty Amount

$17,050

Penalty Reduction

42.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,520 from the initial assessment of $29,570. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Franco Whole Foods LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Franco Whole Foods LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $17,050 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,525 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Franco Whole Foods LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,050 here).

Riverdale Mills Corporation $17,050 MA Titan Trailer Manufacturing INC $17,050 KS Lite Metals Company $17,051 OH Leprino Foods Company $17,049 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

All Fab Precision Sheetmetal, INC. 2 insp. Fairburn, GA Trident Seafoods Corporation 2 insp. Kodiak, AK Symrise INC. 2 insp. Branchburg, NJ Scurlock Holdings, INC. 2 insp. Jonesboro, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Riverdale Mills Corporation
Northbridge, MA
4 inspections $17,050
Titan Trailer Manufacturing INC
Waterville, KS
3 inspections $17,050
Lite Metals Company
Ravenna, OH
3 inspections $17,051
Leprino Foods Company
Waverly, NY
3 inspections $17,049
Edaron, INC.
Holyoke, MA
3 inspections $17,049

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What to do with this record

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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 Franco Whole Foods LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Franco Whole Foods LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Franco Whole Foods LLC have? ▼
Franco Whole Foods LLC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,050.
How many OSHA inspections has Franco Whole Foods LLC had? ▼
Franco Whole Foods LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-04-05 and the most recent on 2023-12-07. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Franco Whole Foods LLC? ▼
Franco Whole Foods LLC has been assessed $17,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,570 (a 42.3% reduction).
Does Franco Whole Foods LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Franco Whole Foods LLC has 8 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 Franco Whole Foods LLC operate in? ▼
Franco Whole Foods LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311830). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Franco Whole Foods LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Franco Whole Foods LLC ranks #21,006 (the top quarter 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 Franco Whole Foods LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Franco Whole Foods LLC's total OSHA penalty of $17,050 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Leprino Foods Company in Waverly, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,049 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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