Wholesale Trade · Flemington, NJ

Johanna Foods, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Johanna Foods, INC. ranks #1,463 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 23 violations across 11 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty78% serious
$110,575
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
11
OSHA inspections
#1,463
of 99,447 penalized employers

Johanna Foods, INC. in Flemington, NJ has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $110,575. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Johanna Foods, INC. 11 times over 13 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 2.1 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,463 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (5.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Indianapolis Drum Service in Indianapolis, IN is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $110,000 in current penalties.

2.1
violations per inspection
78.3%
of violations were serious
#1,463
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 60/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (2.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Johanna Foods, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Johanna Foods, INC. runs far above peers (12.1x 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

$110,575 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 ($110,575) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $110,575 $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Johanna Foods, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.89.710.511.312.22.914.225.536.848.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUS STEEL GREAT LAKES…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 9CRYSTAL FINISHING SY…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 40WAWONA FROZEN FOODS, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 25STRATEGIC MATERIALS,…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 43HOLLIDAY ROCK COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 5SCRAP METAL SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 5INTERNATIONAL SHIPBR…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 24THE DOE RUN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 9FOSTER POULTRY FARMS, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 18CENTRAL STEEL & WIRE…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 13US STEEL CORPORATION…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 7MURPAC OF TENNESSEE …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 46KROGER DISTRIBUTION …, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 9WESTERN BEE SUPPLIES…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 40VENTURA FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 30UNIVERSAL RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 42SIERRA PACIFIC INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 9O'BRIEN STEEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 10TAYLOR FARMS CALIFOR…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 29MILLER RECYCLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 25Johanna Foods, INC., OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 23
Johanna Foods, INC. has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 23 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Johanna Foods, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Johanna Foods, INC. sits at penalty rank #50 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($110,575 assessed).

How Johanna Foods, INC. Compares

Johanna Foods, INC.'s 2.09 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (12.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

11

First Inspection

2010-01-13

Last Inspection

2023-04-03

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,052

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 11 inspections over 13 years, averaging 2.1 violations per visit. That's $10,052 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

78.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

21.7% 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

$184,985

Current Penalty Amount

$110,575

Penalty Reduction

40.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $74,410 from the initial assessment of $184,985. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Johanna Foods, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Johanna Foods, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 11 2.0
Violations 23 5.5
Total Penalty $110,575 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,052 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Johanna Foods, INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($110,575 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (11 inspections here).

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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 Johanna Foods, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Johanna Foods, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 23 violations across 11 inspections, including 18 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Johanna Foods, INC. have?
Johanna Foods, INC. has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $110,575.
How many OSHA inspections has Johanna Foods, INC. had?
Johanna Foods, INC. has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-13 and the most recent on 2023-04-03. This averages 2.1 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Johanna Foods, INC.?
Johanna Foods, INC. has been assessed $110,575 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $184,985 (a 40.2% reduction).
Does Johanna Foods, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Johanna Foods, INC. has 18 serious 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 Johanna Foods, INC. operate in?
Johanna Foods, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424430). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Johanna Foods, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Johanna Foods, INC. ranks #1,463 (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 Johanna Foods, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Johanna Foods, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $110,575 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (12.1x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Indianapolis Drum Service in Indianapolis, IN is a similar wholesale trade employer with $110,000 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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