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Grippo Potato Chip Company INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Grippo Potato Chip Company INC. ranks #14,080 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty64% serious
$24,050
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#14,080
of 99,447 penalized employers

Grippo Potato Chip Company INC. in Cincinnati, OH has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $24,050. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Grippo Potato Chip Company INC. 6 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,080 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Truss Technologies, INC. in Cedar Springs, MI is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $24,050 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
63.6%
of violations were serious
#14,080
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (3.7 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 Grippo Potato Chip Company INC. runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$24,050 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Grippo Potato Chip Company INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0010.019.929.939.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTAMARACK MILL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 38SUMMERFORD PALLET CO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17WAYNE FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3MEDTRONIC PUERTO RIC…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6KOCH FOODS OF MISSIS…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18READY PAC FOODS, INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8HYTROL CONVEYOR COMP…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4MOHAWK INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5CIRCLE W TRAILERS, I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23OSHKOSH DEFENSE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8M & H CRATES, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 33GARDEN-FRESH FOODS, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10MILLCO WOODWORKING LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7PULSE TECHNOLOGIES I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3BATTERY BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0HAILIANG COPPER TEXA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 34ROHN PRODUCTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 31ORCO BLOCK & HARDSCAPE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8DAS NORTH AMERICA, I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12Grippo Potato Chip C…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 22
Grippo Potato Chip Company INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Grippo Potato Chip Company INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Grippo Potato Chip Company INC. ranks #6,879 at $24,050 current penalty.

How Grippo Potato Chip Company INC. Compares

Grippo Potato Chip Company INC.'s 3.67 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2018-06-11

Last Inspection

2022-06-27

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,008

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $4,008 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

63.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

4.5% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

31.8% 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

$106,440

Current Penalty Amount

$24,050

Penalty Reduction

77.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $82,390 from the initial assessment of $106,440. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Grippo Potato Chip Company INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Grippo Potato Chip Company INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 22 8.0
Total Penalty $24,050 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,008 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Grippo Potato Chip Company INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($24,050 here).

Discount Pallet Company LLC DBA DPC Michigan $24,050 MI Sterilite Corporation $24,050 AL Truss Technologies, INC. $24,050 MI PTC Tubular Products LLC $24,050 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Tamarack Mill, LLC 6 insp. New Meadows, ID Summerford Pallet Company, INC. 6 insp. Ashford, AL Wayne Farms LLC 6 insp. Albertville, AL Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations CO 6 insp. Juncos, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Discount Pallet Company LLC DBA DPC Michigan
Kentwood, MI
3 inspections $24,050
Sterilite Corporation
Birmingham, AL
6 inspections $24,050
Truss Technologies, INC.
Cedar Springs, MI
4 inspections $24,050
PTC Tubular Products LLC
Fairbury, IL
5 inspections $24,050
Coronado Stone Products
Westfield, NY
2 inspections $24,050

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What to do with this record

Use Grippo Potato Chip Company 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 Grippo Potato Chip Company INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Grippo Potato Chip Company INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 6 inspections, including 14 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 Grippo Potato Chip Company INC. have? ▼
Grippo Potato Chip Company INC. has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $24,050.
How many OSHA inspections has Grippo Potato Chip Company INC. had? ▼
Grippo Potato Chip Company INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-06-11 and the most recent on 2022-06-27. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Grippo Potato Chip Company INC.? ▼
Grippo Potato Chip Company INC. has been assessed $24,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $106,440 (a 77.4% reduction).
Does Grippo Potato Chip Company INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Grippo Potato Chip Company INC. has 14 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Grippo Potato Chip Company INC. operate in? ▼
Grippo Potato Chip Company 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 Grippo Potato Chip Company INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Grippo Potato Chip Company INC. ranks #14,080 (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 Grippo Potato Chip Company INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Grippo Potato Chip Company INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $24,050 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Truss Technologies, INC. in Cedar Springs, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $24,050 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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