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Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC. ranks #14,760 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty0% serious
$23,170
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#14,760
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC. in Dallas, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,170. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,760 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). 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, JM Blinds in Mission, TX is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#14,760
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC. 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

$23,170 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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 Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.58.81725.333.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMISSOURI COOPERAGE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31AGRI-FAB INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HAMMOND SHEET METAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32BH COFFEE COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BEACON INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31REAMES AND SON CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CONTRACT FILLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PLAINVILLE PLATING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21DELTA OILFIELD TANK …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29DUROX COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14NORTHSTAR BATTERY CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23MIDWAY INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ND PAPER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALCOA FASTENING SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VPET USA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CRIDER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BERGSTROM CLIMATE SY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ASCEND ELEMENTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HOOVER TREATED WOOD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FANTASY COOKIE CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Hiland Dairy Foods C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC. has 2 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.

Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC. sits at penalty rank #7,209 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($23,170 assessed).

How Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC. Compares

Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC.'s 1.00 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-02-11

Last Inspection

2025-05-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,585

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $11,585 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$33,100

Current Penalty Amount

$23,170

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,930 from the initial assessment of $33,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $23,170 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,585 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,170 here).

Amesbury Group DBA Bandlock CORP $23,170 CA Consolidated Precision Products CORP. $23,173 OH Cross Container Corporation $23,166 IL Cobey INC. $23,175 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Missouri Cooperage Company LLC 2 insp. Lebanon, MO Agri-Fab INC. 2 insp. Sullivan, IL Hammond Sheet Metal 2 insp. El Dorado Springs, MO BH Coffee Company, LLC 2 insp. Elmsford, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Amesbury Group DBA Bandlock CORP
Ontario, CA
2 inspections $23,170
Consolidated Precision Products CORP.
Eastlake, OH
2 inspections $23,173
Global Alternative Fuels
El Paso, TX
1 inspections $2,500
Cross Container Corporation
Carpentersville, IL
4 inspections $23,166
JM Blinds
Mission, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC.'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 Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC. have? ▼
Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,170.
How many OSHA inspections has Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC. had? ▼
Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-02-11 and the most recent on 2025-05-23. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC.? ▼
Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC. has been assessed $23,170 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,100 (a 30.0% reduction).
What industry does Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC. operate in? ▼
Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311511). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC. ranks #14,760 (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 Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hiland Dairy Foods CO, LLC.'s total OSHA penalty of $23,170 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, JM Blinds in Mission, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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