Manufacturing · Beloit, WI

Frito-Lay, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Frito-Lay, INC. ranks #46,326 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$6,859
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#46,326
of 99,447 penalized employers

Frito-Lay, INC. in Beloit, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,859. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Frito-Lay, INC. 3 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #46,326 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Church and Dwight Company INC. in Colonial Heights, VA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $6,860 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#46,326
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Frito-Lay, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Frito-Lay, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$6,859 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Frito-Lay, INC..

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Frito-Lay, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Frito-Lay, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Frito-Lay, INC. sits at penalty rank #20,039 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($6,859 assessed).

How Frito-Lay, INC. Compares

Frito-Lay, INC.'s 0.67 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-08-24

Last Inspection

2025-05-30

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,286

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 14 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $2,286 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$12,837

Current Penalty Amount

$6,859

Penalty Reduction

46.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,978 from the initial assessment of $12,837. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Frito-Lay, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Frito-Lay, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $6,859 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,286 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Frito-Lay, INC., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Frito-Lay, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Frito-Lay, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Frito-Lay, INC. have?
Frito-Lay, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,859.
How many OSHA inspections has Frito-Lay, INC. had?
Frito-Lay, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-24 and the most recent on 2025-05-30. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Frito-Lay, INC.?
Frito-Lay, INC. has been assessed $6,859 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,837 (a 46.6% reduction).
Does Frito-Lay, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Frito-Lay, INC. 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 Frito-Lay, INC. operate in?
Frito-Lay, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311919). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Frito-Lay, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Frito-Lay, INC. ranks #46,326 (the upper 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 Frito-Lay, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Frito-Lay, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,859 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Church and Dwight Company INC. in Colonial Heights, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,860 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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