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Manufacturing · West Valley City, UT

Frito Lay INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Frito Lay INC. ranks #77,762 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,875
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#77,762
of 99,447 penalized employers

Frito Lay INC. in West Valley City, UT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,875. 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 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,762 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 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, KC Custom Cabinets in Grain Valley, MO is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,875 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#77,762
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 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 well below peers (0.12x 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

$1,875 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Frito Lay INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0013.627.340.954.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUBURBAN PLASTICS CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15GREEN BAY PACKAGING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10DRAKE EXTRUSION, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9VERSA-PAK, LTD., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GONNELLA BAKING CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5INTEGRA-CAST, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21D & S WELDING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18FLORIDA FLOATS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CHICAGO AEROSOL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NEOKRAFT SIGNS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13WALLNER EXPAC, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MEGAWALL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34ADVANCE INDUSTRIAL M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SOUTHERN WILD GAME H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NEW STANDARD CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4JAMES SKINNER BAKING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NORDYNE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8LOFLIN HANDLE CO., INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 52STRUCTURAL PRESTRESS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Frito Lay INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
Frito Lay INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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 #30,042 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,875 assessed).

How Frito Lay INC. Compares

Frito Lay INC.'s 0.33 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 well below peers (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-05-22

Last Inspection

2026-05-28

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$625

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $625 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$4,500

Current Penalty Amount

$1,875

Penalty Reduction

58.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,625 from the initial assessment of $4,500. 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 1 8.0
Total Penalty $1,875 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $625 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,875 here).

Sausalito Craftworks INC., DBA Omnirax $1,875 CA KC Custom Cabinets $1,875 MO Custom Tube Company $1,875 MN Masic Industries INC $1,875 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Suburban Plastics CO. 3 insp. Elgin, IL Green Bay Packaging 3 insp. Lebanon, OH Drake Extrusion, INC. 3 insp. Ridgeway, VA Tyson Foods, INC. 3 insp. South Hutchinson, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sausalito Craftworks INC., DBA Omnirax
Sausalito, CA
2 inspections $1,875
KC Custom Cabinets
Grain Valley, MO
2 inspections $1,875
Custom Tube Company
Inver Grove HGT, MN
2 inspections $1,875
Masic Industries INC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $1,875
Zeit CO INC
West Valley City, UT
2 inspections $1,875

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What to do with this record

Use Frito Lay 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 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 1 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 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,875.
How many OSHA inspections has Frito Lay INC. had? ▼
Frito Lay INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-22 and the most recent on 2026-05-28. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Frito Lay INC.? ▼
Frito Lay INC. has been assessed $1,875 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,500 (a 58.3% 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 #77,762 (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 Frito Lay INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Frito Lay INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,875 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, KC Custom Cabinets in Grain Valley, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,875 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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