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J & J Snack Foods CORP.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), J & J Snack Foods CORP. ranks #1,054 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty22% serious
$137,260
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#1,054
of 99,447 penalized employers

J & J Snack Foods CORP. in Alsip, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $137,260. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected J & J Snack Foods CORP. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,054 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, R & B Grinding CO., INC. in Racine, WI is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $137,090 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
22.2%
of violations were serious
#1,054
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 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 J & J Snack Foods CORP. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows J & J Snack Foods CORP. runs far above peers (8.7x 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

$137,260 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($137,260) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $137,260 $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 J & J Snack Foods CORP..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.022.033.044.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedE.I. DUPONT DENEMOUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BEKAERT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BROWDER AND SONS VEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14FREEDOM ALLOYS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18CUSTOM SERVICE PLAST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8LOVE'S BAKERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BERRY GLOBAL, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GRAFTECH INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19ACME BRICK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CAMBRIDGE BRANDS, IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MOTOR CASTINGS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ELLISON SURFACE TECH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5M-TEK, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CELLOFOAM NORTH AMER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18TOWER INTL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 42METAL SPECIALISTS OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18FAB-BRAZE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14GILES ENTERPRISES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WASHINGTON MILLS ELE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12J & J Snack Foods CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
J & J Snack Foods CORP. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

J & J Snack Foods CORP. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, J & J Snack Foods CORP. ranks #583 at $137,260 current penalty.

How J & J Snack Foods CORP. Compares

J & J Snack Foods CORP.'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 far above peers (8.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-10-31

Last Inspection

2020-03-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$45,753

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $45,753 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

22.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

11.1% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$193,432

Current Penalty Amount

$137,260

Penalty Reduction

29.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $56,172 from the initial assessment of $193,432. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How J & J Snack Foods CORP. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric J & J Snack Foods CORP. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $137,260 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $45,753 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for J & J Snack Foods CORP., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($137,260 here).

Bimbo Bakehouse LLC $137,232 VA R & B Grinding CO., INC. $137,090 WI Nichiha USA, INC. $137,502 GA Fixtureone $137,530 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

E.I. Dupont Denemours Incorporated Chambers Works 3 insp. Deepwater, NJ Bekaert Corporation 3 insp. Rogers, AR Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. 3 insp. Thomasville, AL Freedom Alloys, INC. 3 insp. Royersford, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bimbo Bakehouse LLC
Roanoke, VA
7 inspections $137,232
R & B Grinding CO., INC.
Racine, WI
5 inspections $137,090
Fixtureone
Philadelphia, PA
2 inspections $137,530
Acs Manufacturing, INC.
Denison, TX
8 inspections $137,670
Arrayit Corporation
Sunnyvale, CA
0 inspections $0

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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 J & J Snack Foods CORP. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, J & J Snack Foods CORP.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 J & J Snack Foods CORP. have? ▼
J & J Snack Foods CORP. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $137,260.
How many OSHA inspections has J & J Snack Foods CORP. had? ▼
J & J Snack Foods CORP. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-10-31 and the most recent on 2020-03-13. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for J & J Snack Foods CORP.? ▼
J & J Snack Foods CORP. has been assessed $137,260 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $193,432 (a 29.0% reduction).
Does J & J Snack Foods CORP. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. J & J Snack Foods CORP. has 2 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 J & J Snack Foods CORP. operate in? ▼
J & J Snack Foods CORP. 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 J & J Snack Foods CORP. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, J & J Snack Foods CORP. ranks #1,054 (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 J & J Snack Foods CORP.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
J & J Snack Foods CORP.'s total OSHA penalty of $137,260 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (8.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, R & B Grinding CO., INC. in Racine, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $137,090 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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