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Manufacturing · Vallejo, CA

Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC. ranks #12,429 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty38% serious
$26,505
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#12,429
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC. in Vallejo, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $26,505. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC. 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 5.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,429 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Dominion Liquid Technologies, LLC in Cincinnati, OH is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $26,500 in current penalties.

5.3
violations per inspection
37.5%
of violations were serious
#12,429
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 12/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.3 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 Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC. runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$26,505 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHITACHI AUTOMOTIVE S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17ROSKAM FOODS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16CARPENTER CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7HUGHES BROTHERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CLARIOS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DAKOTA FOUNDRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20WALLIS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13DISCOUNT PALLET COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11WESTERN FEED LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BULA FORGE & MACHINE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13LYON SHIPYARD INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31ELEGANT ACQUISITION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5U-PLAY USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21C & C PALLET REMANUF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13UNIFIED CONTAINER LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GENERAL ASPHALT CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4QUEST ARCHITECTURAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DANSONS HOPE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PRECISION GEAR INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10THE WORTHINGTON STEE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Ghiringhelli Special…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16
Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC. ranks #6,122 at $26,505 current penalty.

How Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC. Compares

Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC.'s 5.33 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2022-03-29

Last Inspection

2025-05-29

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,835

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 5.3 violations per visit. That's $8,835 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

37.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

62.5% 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

$50,415

Current Penalty Amount

$26,505

Penalty Reduction

47.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,910 from the initial assessment of $50,415. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 16 8.0
Total Penalty $26,505 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,835 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($26,505 here).

Dfa Dairy Brands Fluid, LLC $26,504 MT Fecon, LLC $26,503 OH Winpak Heat Seal Corporation $26,500 IL Dominion Liquid Technologies, LLC $26,500 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, INC. 3 insp. Monroe, GA Roskam Foods 3 insp. Grand Rapids, MI Carpenter CO. 3 insp. Lakeland, FL Hughes Brothers, INC. 3 insp. Seward, NE

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dfa Dairy Brands Fluid, LLC
Billings, MT
2 inspections $26,504
Fecon, LLC
Lebanon, OH
6 inspections $26,503
Winpak Heat Seal Corporation
Pekin, IL
3 inspections $26,500
Valley Fine Foods LLC
Yuba City, CA
2 inspections $26,500
Dominion Liquid Technologies, LLC
Cincinnati, OH
3 inspections $26,500

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What to do with this record

Use Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods 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 Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC. have? ▼
Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC. has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $26,505.
How many OSHA inspections has Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC. had? ▼
Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-03-29 and the most recent on 2025-05-29. This averages 5.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC.? ▼
Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC. has been assessed $26,505 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $50,415 (a 47.4% reduction).
Does Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC. has 6 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 Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC. operate in? ▼
Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311412). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC. ranks #12,429 (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 Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $26,505 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dominion Liquid Technologies, LLC in Cincinnati, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $26,500 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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