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Leprino Foods Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Leprino Foods Company has a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$40,482
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#6,867
of 100,495 penalized employers

Leprino Foods Company in Greeley, CO has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,482. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Leprino Foods Company 5 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.6 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 10% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 3 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 (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Keenan Farms INC in Kettleman City, CA is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $40,475 in current penalties.

0.6
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
93%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Leprino Foods Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Leprino Foods Company runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$40,482 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Leprino Foods Company

The federal enforcement record for Leprino Foods Company in Greeley, CO includes 5 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 0.60 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $40,482 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $40,482 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $8,096. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-09-28 to 2024-10-24, a window of roughly 13 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-09-28

Last Inspection

2024-10-24

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,096

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 5 inspections over 13 years, averaging 0.6 violations per visit. That's $8,096 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$40,482

Current Penalty Amount

$40,482

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Leprino Foods Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Leprino Foods Company Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.5
Violations 3 7.8
Total Penalty $40,482 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,096 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leprino Foods Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Leprino Foods Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 5 inspections, including 3 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 Leprino Foods Company have? ▼
Leprino Foods Company has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,482.
How many OSHA inspections has Leprino Foods Company had? ▼
Leprino Foods Company has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-09-28 and the most recent on 2024-10-24. This averages 0.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Leprino Foods Company? ▼
Leprino Foods Company has been assessed $40,482 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Leprino Foods Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Leprino Foods Company has 3 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 Leprino Foods Company operate in? ▼
Leprino Foods Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311513). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Leprino Foods Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Leprino Foods Company's total OSHA penalty of $40,482 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Keenan Farms INC in Kettleman City, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $40,475 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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