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Manufacturing · Jessup, MD

Lancaster Foods, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lancaster Foods, LLC ranks #7,332 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 29 violations across 10 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty31% serious
$38,849
OSHA penalties
29
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#7,332
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lancaster Foods, LLC in Jessup, MD has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 29 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $38,849. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $75,533 in back wages owed to 17 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 Lancaster Foods, LLC 10 times over 13 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 29 violations, averaging 2.9 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,332 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 well above peers (3.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $75,533 in back wages owed to 17 affected workers. For comparison, Royal Oak Enterprises LLC in Summersville, MO is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $114,335 in current penalties.

2.9
violations per inspection
31.0%
of violations were serious
#7,332
of 99,447 penalized employers
$75,533
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 24/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 29 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (2.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $76K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($76K 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 Lancaster Foods, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lancaster Foods, LLC runs well above peers (2.5x 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

$38,849 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Lancaster Foods, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both9.910.01010.010.1028.456.785.1113.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJ & L FIBER SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 42SESCO CEMENT, CORP., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 64WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 30EAST JORDAN PLASTICS…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 24SMITHFIELD FOODS - D…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 12SIFCO INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 24RESOLUTE FP US INC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 13STELLANTIS STERLING …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 0DIAMOND CHEMICAL COM…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 24KAMTEK, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 19LINCOLN PREMIUM POUL…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 4GREEN BAY DRESSED BE…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 19BULL MOOSE HEAVY HAU…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 13FABARC STEEL SUPPLY,…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 19SMITHFIELD FRESH MEA…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 13HARRIS RANCH BEEF CO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 6NU-WAY INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 11MILARK INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 32DAUBER COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 26TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE O…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 108Lancaster Foods, LLC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 29
Lancaster Foods, LLC has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 29 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.

Lancaster Foods, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Lancaster Foods, LLC sits at penalty rank #3,689 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($38,849 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Lancaster Foods, LLC at rank #429 of 4,429 employers ($75,533 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $38,849 OSHA penalties plus $75,533 WHD back wages (66.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Lancaster Foods, LLC Compares

Lancaster Foods, LLC's 2.90 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 well above peers (2.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2010-01-20

Last Inspection

2022-09-26

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,885

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 10 inspections over 13 years, averaging 2.9 violations per visit. That's $3,885 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

31.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

20

Other-Than-Serious

69.0% 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

$42,399

Current Penalty Amount

$38,849

Penalty Reduction

8.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$114,382

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,550 from the initial assessment of $42,399. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$75,533
Employees Affected
17
WHD Violations
17
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$4,443
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$75,533

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Lancaster Foods, LLC owed $75,533 in back wages to 17 employees across 1 case and 17 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 Lancaster Foods, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lancaster Foods, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 10 2.6
Violations 29 8.0
Total Penalty $38,849 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,885 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lancaster Foods, LLC, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($38,849 here).

Metals and Additives LLC $38,850 IN Rich Products Corporation $38,869 TX Stratford Steel, LLC $38,880 CT Semper Concrete (CMS Incorporated) $38,815 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

J & L Fiber Services, INC. 10 insp. Waukesha, WI Sesco Cement, CORP. 10 insp. Houston, TX Winnebago Industries INC. 10 insp. Forest City, IA East Jordan Plastics INC 10 insp. Beaverton, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Vorteq Coil Finishers, LLC
Jackson, TN
8 inspections $114,400
Royal Oak Enterprises LLC
Summersville, MO
2 inspections $114,335
Polychem Services, INC.
Chicago Heights, IL
7 inspections $114,320
Carlson Tool & Manufacturing CORP.
Mequon, WI
5 inspections $114,575
Conduent
Madison, MS
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Lancaster Foods, LLC against Vorteq Coil Finishers, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Lancaster Foods, LLC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Lancaster Foods, LLC also carries $75,533 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 Lancaster Foods, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lancaster Foods, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 29 violations across 10 inspections, including 9 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 Lancaster Foods, LLC have? ▼
Lancaster Foods, LLC has 29 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $38,849.
How many OSHA inspections has Lancaster Foods, LLC had? ▼
Lancaster Foods, LLC has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-20 and the most recent on 2022-09-26. This averages 2.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lancaster Foods, LLC? ▼
Lancaster Foods, LLC has been assessed $38,849 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $42,399 (a 8.4% reduction). Additionally, $75,533 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Lancaster Foods, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lancaster Foods, LLC has 9 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 Lancaster Foods, LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Lancaster Foods, LLC, resulting in $75,533 in back wages owed to 17 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Lancaster Foods, LLC operate in? ▼
Lancaster Foods, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311991). 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 Lancaster Foods, LLC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Lancaster Foods, LLC 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 $75,533 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Lancaster Foods, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lancaster Foods, LLC ranks #7,332 (the top 10% 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 Lancaster Foods, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lancaster Foods, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $38,849 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Royal Oak Enterprises LLC in Summersville, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $114,335 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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