Wholesale Trade · Farmington Hills, MI

Kraft Foods North America

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kraft Foods North America ranks #87,866 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$900
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,866
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kraft Foods North America in Farmington Hills, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kraft Foods North America 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,866 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Nordic Cold Storage, LLC in Rockmart, GA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $900 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#87,866
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kraft Foods North America compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kraft Foods North America runs well below peers (0.10x 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

$900 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Kraft Foods North America.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAXYIELD COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36STAVIS SEAFOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ACE ENDICO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DAYLIGHT FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OCEAN BEAUTY SEAFOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36LANDUS COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NORTH ALABAMA CHEMIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PHILLIP'S RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PRINTPACK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GOYA FOODS OF FLORID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RECTEC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KUBOTA TRACTOR CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2J & K RECYCLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ADM GRAIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MCLANE COMPANY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WINCHESTER AG SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11THE MOHLER LUMBER CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CREATIVE PRIVATE LAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26SHEPHERD ELECTRIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AGSPRING IDAHO LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Kraft Foods North Am…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Kraft Foods North America has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Kraft Foods North America in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Kraft Foods North America sits at penalty rank #4,053 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($900 assessed).

How Kraft Foods North America Compares

Kraft Foods North America's 0.50 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 well below peers (0.10x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-02-01

Last Inspection

2011-12-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $450 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

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

$900

Current Penalty Amount

$900

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Kraft Foods North America compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kraft Foods North America Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 1 5.5
Total Penalty $900 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $450 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kraft Foods North America, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($900 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

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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 Kraft Foods North America safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Kraft Foods North America's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Kraft Foods North America have?
Kraft Foods North America has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $900.
How many OSHA inspections has Kraft Foods North America had?
Kraft Foods North America has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-01 and the most recent on 2011-12-09. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kraft Foods North America?
Kraft Foods North America has been assessed $900 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Kraft Foods North America have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Kraft Foods North America 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.
What industry does Kraft Foods North America operate in?
Kraft Foods North America operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424490). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kraft Foods North America rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kraft Foods North America ranks #87,866 (the lower 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 Kraft Foods North America's safety record compare to industry average?
Kraft Foods North America's total OSHA penalty of $900 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nordic Cold Storage, LLC in Rockmart, GA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $900 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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