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Koch Foods

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Koch Foods ranks #46,397 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,840
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#46,397
of 99,447 penalized employers

Koch Foods in Montgomery, AL has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,840. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 5 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Koch Foods once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #46,397 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $15,412 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Donner Steel Works in Lincoln, NE is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $22,257 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#46,397
of 99,447 penalized employers
$15,412
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 81/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 1 OSHA inspection (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $15K in back wages owed across 4 WHD cases ($4K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Koch Foods compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Koch Foods runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$6,840 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Koch Foods.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMCSWAIN METAL FABRIC…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4HASA, INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MINDA SUPPLY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3GENERAL MOTORS LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1AMERICAN STRUCTURES,…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5SEAWARD SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1EURO MARBLE & GRANITE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4READY SEAFOOD COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2FUTURE HOME TECHNOLO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MERIT TECHNOLOGIES W…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1STONE CASTLE RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DERKSEN PORTABLE BUI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2BUFFALO WELDING INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5IRON CROSS AUTOMOTIVE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SAW DUST BIN INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1BUFFALO FELT PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1HYDROSWING INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SANDY BAY MINK RANCH…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 9Koch Foods, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1
Koch Foods has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 1 violation 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.

Koch Foods in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Koch Foods is the #20,063 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($6,840). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Koch Foods at rank #1,834 of 4,429 employers ($15,412 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $6,840 OSHA penalties plus $15,412 WHD back wages (69.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Koch Foods Compares

Koch Foods'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 below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2021-03-09

Last Inspection

2021-03-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,840

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $6,840 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$13,653

Current Penalty Amount

$6,840

Penalty Reduction

49.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$22,252

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,813 from the initial assessment of $13,653. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
4
Back Wages Owed
$15,412
Employees Affected
2
WHD Violations
5
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$7,706
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$3,853

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Koch Foods owed $15,412 in back wages to 2 employees across 4 cases and 5 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Koch Foods compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Koch Foods Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $6,840 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,840 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Koch Foods, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,840 here).

Kik (Virginia) LLC $6,840 VA Trivium Packaging $6,840 VA Helical Wire, INC. $6,840 NV Mid-Missouri Concrete, INC $6,840 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

McSwain Metal Fabrication 1 insp. Englewood, CO Cargill Meat Solutions 1 insp. Schuyler, NE Hasa, INC 1 insp. Pittsburg, CA Minda Supply Company 1 insp. Mahwah, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Corning
Christiansburg, VA
3 inspections $22,250
Anderson Erickson Dairy CO.
Des Moines, IA
2 inspections $22,250
Donner Steel Works
Lincoln, NE
2 inspections $22,257
Riggins Company, L.C.
Hampton, VA
3 inspections $22,258
Precision Machine Company, INC.
Lincoln, NE
2 inspections $22,260

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What to do with this record

Use Koch Foods's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Koch Foods against Corning, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Koch Foods's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Koch Foods also carries $15,412 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Koch Foods safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Koch Foods's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Koch Foods have? ▼
Koch Foods has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,840.
How many OSHA inspections has Koch Foods had? ▼
Koch Foods has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-03-09 and the most recent on 2021-03-09. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Koch Foods? ▼
Koch Foods has been assessed $6,840 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,653 (a 49.9% reduction). Additionally, $15,412 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Koch Foods have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Koch Foods has 1 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.
Has Koch Foods been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 4 enforcement cases against Koch Foods, resulting in $15,412 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Koch Foods operate in? ▼
Koch Foods operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311615). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Koch Foods owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Koch Foods owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $15,412 in back wages owed by this employer across 4 cases.
Where does Koch Foods rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Koch Foods ranks #46,397 (the upper half 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 Koch Foods's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Koch Foods's total OSHA penalty of $6,840 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Donner Steel Works in Lincoln, NE is a similar manufacturing employer with $22,257 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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