Manufacturing · Columbus, GA

Hostess Brands, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hostess Brands, LLC ranks #450 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty55% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$220,330
OSHA penalties: 11
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #450
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hostess Brands, LLC in Columbus, GA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $220,330. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hostess Brands, LLC 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #450 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious and 3 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Mahle Engine Components USA, INC. in McConnelsville, OH is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $219,407 in current penalties.

2.8
violations per inspection: 54.5%
of violations were serious: #450
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 50/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Hostess Brands, LLC

$220,330
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Hostess Brands, LLC runs far above peers (14.0x 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

$220,330 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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 Hostess Brands, LLC.

Hostess Brands, LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Hostess Brands, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Hostess Brands, LLC is the #263 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($220,330).

How Hostess Brands, LLC Compares

Hostess Brands, LLC's 2.75 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 far above peers (14.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2020-06-17

Last Inspection

2026-03-06

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$55,083

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $55,083 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

54.5% of total

Willful

27.3% of total

Repeat

9.1% of total

Other-Than-Serious

9.1% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$363,059

Current Penalty Amount

$220,330

Penalty Reduction

39.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $142,729 from the initial assessment of $363,059. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Hostess Brands, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Hostess Brands, LLC	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	11	8.0
Total Penalty	$220,330	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$55,083	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hostess Brands, LLC, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($220,330 here).

Twin Rivers Paper Company $220,489 ME Wyman Gordon Company $221,021 MA Mahle Engine Components USA, INC. $219,407 OH C & H Sugar Company, INC. $221,300 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Sperry & Rice, LLC. 4 insp. Killbuck, OH Anthony Timberlands, INC. 4 insp. Bearden, AR CK Technologies, LLC 4 insp. Brownsville, TX Polyvinyl Films, INC. 4 insp. Sutton, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Twin Rivers Paper Company

Madawaska, ME

5 inspections $220,489

Wyman Gordon Company

North Grafton, MA

11 inspections $221,021

Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC.

Atlanta, GA

4 inspections $221,100

American Air Filter Company, INC.

Atlanta, GA

4 inspections $221,251

Mahle Engine Components USA, INC.

McConnelsville, OH

7 inspections $219,407

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What to do with this record

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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 Hostess Brands, LLC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Hostess Brands, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 4 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 Hostess Brands, LLC have? ▼

Hostess Brands, LLC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 3 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $220,330.

How many OSHA inspections has Hostess Brands, LLC had? ▼

Hostess Brands, LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-06-17 and the most recent on 2026-03-06. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Hostess Brands, LLC? ▼

Hostess Brands, LLC has been assessed $220,330 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $363,059 (a 39.3% reduction).

Does Hostess Brands, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Hostess Brands, LLC has 6 serious violations, 3 willful 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 Hostess Brands, LLC operate in? ▼

Hostess Brands, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311812). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Hostess Brands, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hostess Brands, LLC ranks #450 (the top 1% 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 Hostess Brands, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Hostess Brands, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $220,330 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (14.0x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mahle Engine Components USA, INC. in McConnelsville, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $219,407 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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