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Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC. ranks #16,255 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$21,330
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#16,255
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC. in New Century, KS has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,330. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC. 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,255 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Stergis Windows & Doors in Attleboro, MA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#16,255
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$21,330 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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 Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.58.516.524.532.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHITACHI AUTOMOTIVE S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17ROSKAM FOODS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16GALAXY DESSERTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CARPENTER CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7HUGHES BROTHERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CLARIOS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DAKOTA FOUNDRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20WALLIS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13DISCOUNT PALLET COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11WESTERN FEED LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BULA FORGE & MACHINE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13LYON SHIPYARD INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31ELEGANT ACQUISITION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5U-PLAY USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21C & C PALLET REMANUF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13KRAFT FOODS GROUP, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3UNIFIED CONTAINER LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GENERAL ASPHALT CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4QUEST ARCHITECTURAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DANSONS HOPE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Kerry Sweet Ingredie…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC. is the #7,904 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($21,330).

How Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC. Compares

Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC.'s 2.00 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 (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-03-22

Last Inspection

2015-06-29

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,110

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $7,110 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$30,150

Current Penalty Amount

$21,330

Penalty Reduction

29.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,820 from the initial assessment of $30,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $21,330 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,110 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC., both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,330 here).

Hohmann & Barnard, INC. $21,330 AL Hatch Stamping CO $21,320 MI Ontario Hardwood Company, INC. $21,315 VA Crate Services $21,315 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, INC. 3 insp. Monroe, GA Roskam Foods 3 insp. Grand Rapids, MI Galaxy Desserts 3 insp. Richmond, CA Carpenter CO. 3 insp. Lakeland, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hohmann & Barnard, INC.
Trussville, AL
3 inspections $21,330
Stergis Windows & Doors
Attleboro, MA
0 inspections $0
Hatch Stamping CO
Howell, MI
2 inspections $21,320
Le Paris Bakery
Chicago, IL
0 inspections $0
RC Sewing
South El Monte, 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 Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC. have? ▼
Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,330.
How many OSHA inspections has Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC. had? ▼
Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-22 and the most recent on 2015-06-29. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC.? ▼
Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC. has been assessed $21,330 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,150 (a 29.3% reduction).
Does Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC. has 3 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 Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC. operate in? ▼
Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311320). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC. ranks #16,255 (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 Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kerry Sweet Ingredients, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $21,330 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Stergis Windows & Doors in Attleboro, MA 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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