Manufacturing · Norwalk, CA
Golden Specialty Foods, LLC
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Golden Specialty Foods, LLC ranks #65,786 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.
- $3,360
- OSHA penalties
- 6
- Violations cited
- 2
- OSHA inspections
- #65,786
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Golden Specialty Foods, LLC in Norwalk, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,360. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected Golden Specialty Foods, LLC 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #65,786 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Munro International, INC. in Gainesville, FL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,360 in current penalties.
- 3.0
- violations per inspection
- 16.7%
- of violations were serious
- #65,786
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How Golden Specialty Foods, LLC compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average
- Golden Specialty Foods… $3,360
Golden Specialty Foods, LLC
$3,360 in penalties
- Manufacturing avg
Manufacturing industry average (per employer)
$15,763 in penalties
What this shows Golden Specialty Foods, LLC runs well below peers (0.21x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.
Where this penalty ranks nationally
Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty
$3,360 Top 34% most affordable more affordable than 66% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty
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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 Golden Specialty Foods, LLC.
Golden Specialty Foods, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger
In Manufacturing, Golden Specialty Foods, LLC sits at penalty rank #26,492 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($3,360 assessed).
How Golden Specialty Foods, LLC Compares
Golden Specialty Foods, LLC's 3.00 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 runs well below peers (0.21x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
2
First Inspection
2018-03-29
Last Inspection
2024-06-11
Inspection Span
6 yrs
Violations / Inspection
3.0
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$1,680
Industry Avg / Inspection
$6,093
What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,680 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
1
Serious
16.7% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
5
Other-Than-Serious
83.3% 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
$3,360
Current Penalty Amount
$3,360
Penalty Reduction
None
What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.
Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing
How Golden Specialty Foods, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Golden Specialty Foods, LLC | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2.6 |
| Violations | 6 | 8.0 |
| Total Penalty | $3,360 | $15,763 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $1,680 | $6,093 |
Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Golden Specialty Foods, LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,360 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).
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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.
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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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