Manufacturing · Morton, MS

Koch Foods

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Koch Foods has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: $6,372
Back wages owed

Koch Foods in Morton, MS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $6,372 in back wages owed to 15 affected workers. 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 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $6,372 in back wages owed to 15 affected workers. For comparison, Brodock, INC. in Utica, NY is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $6,370 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $6,372
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About Koch Foods

The federal enforcement record for Koch Foods in Morton, MS shows 2 OSHA inspections with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Manufacturing sector average of 7.8 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Koch Foods to date. The Manufacturing sector average runs $15,410 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 2 cases producing $6,372 in back wages owed to 15 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2017-07-31 to 2024-05-21, a window of roughly 7 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-07-31

Last Inspection

2024-05-21

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$6,372

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$425

Avg Back Wages per Case

$3,186

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Koch Foods owed $6,372 in back wages to 15 employees across 2 cases and 26 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 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Koch Foods	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.5
Violations	0	7.8
Total Penalty	$0	$15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$6,092

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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 0 violations across 2 inspections. 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 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Koch Foods had? ▼

Koch Foods has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-07-31 and the most recent on 2024-05-21. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Koch Foods? ▼

Koch Foods has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $6,372 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has Koch Foods been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Koch Foods, resulting in $6,372 in back wages owed to 15 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 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 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 $6,372 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.

How does Koch Foods's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Koch Foods's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Brodock, INC. in Utica, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,370 in current penalties.

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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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