Manufacturing · Muscatine, IA

Kraft Heinz

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kraft Heinz ranks #67 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty89% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$612,833
OSHA penalties: 18
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #67
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kraft Heinz in Muscatine, IA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $612,833. The employer also has 2 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. 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 Heinz 5 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 3.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #67 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $11,569 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Bostik, INC. in Middleton, MA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $614,800 in current penalties.

3.6
violations per inspection: 88.9%
of violations were serious: #67
of 99,447 penalized employers: $11,569
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 61/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
B Wage & hour compliance: $12K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($6K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Kraft Heinz

$612,833
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Kraft Heinz runs far above peers (38.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$612,833 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Kraft Heinz.

Kraft Heinz has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Kraft Heinz in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Kraft Heinz ranks #45 at $612,833 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Kraft Heinz at rank #2,133 of 4,429 employers ($11,569 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $612,833 OSHA penalties plus $11,569 WHD back wages (1.9% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Kraft Heinz Compares

Kraft Heinz's 3.60 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 far above peers (38.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2023-08-01

Last Inspection

2025-09-30

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$122,567

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.6 violations per visit. That's $122,567 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

88.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

5.6% of total

Other-Than-Serious

5.6% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$725,002

Current Penalty Amount

$612,833

Penalty Reduction

15.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$624,402

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $112,169 from the initial assessment of $725,002. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$11,569

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$5,785

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$5,785

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Kraft Heinz owed $11,569 in back wages to 2 employees across 2 cases and 3 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 Kraft Heinz compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Kraft Heinz	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	2.6
Violations	18	8.0
Total Penalty	$612,833	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$122,567	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kraft Heinz, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($612,833 here).

Bostik, INC. $614,800 MA Alpha Baking CO., INC. $609,588 IL General Aluminum MFG. Company $618,217 OH Choice Products USA, LLC $622,817 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Accurate Manufacturing, INC. 5 insp. Tulsa, OK The Durham Company 5 insp. Houston, MO Morgan Truck Body, LLC 5 insp. Moosup, CT Carter Lumber 5 insp. Chesapeake, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Choice Products USA, LLC

Eau Claire, WI

3 inspections $622,817

J&J Snack Foods Corp.

Merchantville, NJ

0 inspections $0

General Aluminum MFG. Company

Ravenna, OH

6 inspections $618,217

Bostik, INC.

Middleton, MA

4 inspections $614,800

Premier Tool & Die Cast Corporation

Berrien Springs, MI

4 inspections $638,450

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What to do with this record

Use Kraft Heinz's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Kraft Heinz against Choice Products USA, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Kraft Heinz also carries $11,569 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 Kraft Heinz safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Kraft Heinz's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 5 inspections, including 16 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 Kraft Heinz have? ▼

Kraft Heinz has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $612,833.

How many OSHA inspections has Kraft Heinz had? ▼

Kraft Heinz has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-08-01 and the most recent on 2025-09-30. This averages 3.6 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Kraft Heinz? ▼

Kraft Heinz has been assessed $612,833 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $725,002 (a 15.5% reduction). Additionally, $11,569 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Kraft Heinz have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Kraft Heinz has 16 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Kraft Heinz been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Kraft Heinz, resulting in $11,569 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 Kraft Heinz operate in? ▼

Kraft Heinz operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311421). 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 Kraft Heinz owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Kraft Heinz 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 $11,569 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.

Where does Kraft Heinz rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kraft Heinz ranks #67 (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 Kraft Heinz's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Kraft Heinz's total OSHA penalty of $612,833 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (38.9x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bostik, INC. in Middleton, MA is a similar manufacturing employer with $614,800 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.