Manufacturing · Crowley, LA

Louisiana Rice Mill

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Louisiana Rice Mill ranks #47,610 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 1 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$6,534
OSHA penalties: 4
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: #47,610
of 99,447 penalized employers

Louisiana Rice Mill in Crowley, LA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,534. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 2 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Louisiana Rice Mill once. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,610 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 below peers (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $7,312 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Castings, INC in Grand Junction, CO is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,844 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection: 75.0%
of violations were serious: #47,610
of 99,447 penalized employers: $7,312
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 60/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
B Wage & hour compliance: $7K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($4K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Louisiana Rice Mill

$6,534
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Louisiana Rice Mill runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$6,534 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% 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 Louisiana Rice Mill.

Louisiana Rice Mill has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 4 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.

Louisiana Rice Mill in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Louisiana Rice Mill sits at penalty rank #20,498 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($6,534 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Louisiana Rice Mill at rank #2,678 of 4,429 employers ($7,312 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $6,534 OSHA penalties plus $7,312 WHD back wages (52.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Louisiana Rice Mill Compares

Louisiana Rice Mill's 4.00 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-09-18

Last Inspection

2013-09-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,534

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $6,534 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

75.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$10,890

Current Penalty Amount

$6,534

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$13,846

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,356 from the initial assessment of $10,890. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$7,312

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$7,312

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$3,656

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Louisiana Rice Mill owed $7,312 in back wages to 1 employee across 2 cases and 2 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 Louisiana Rice Mill compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Louisiana Rice Mill	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	2.6
Violations	4	8.0
Total Penalty	$6,534	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,534	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Louisiana Rice Mill, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,534 here).

Wisconsin Building Supply $6,534 WI Celtic Stone Granite and Tile LLC $6,536 PA Porter Machine, INC. $6,532 RI Willfab, INC. $6,540 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Strong Structural Steel, LTD 1 insp. Pharr, TX Consolidated Packaging Group 1 insp. Ridgefield Park, NJ Lockheed Martin 1 insp. Orlando, FL Cake World Bakery 1 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cab Signs INC.

Brooklyn, NY

2 inspections $13,846

Stairworks, INC.

Telford, PA

2 inspections $13,846

Dura-Bond Coating, INC.

Duquesne, PA

5 inspections $13,845

Great Lakes Packaging Corporation

Germantown, WI

3 inspections $13,845

Castings, INC

Grand Junction, CO

2 inspections $13,844

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What to do with this record

Use Louisiana Rice Mill's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Louisiana Rice Mill against Cab Signs INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Louisiana Rice Mill also carries $7,312 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 Louisiana Rice Mill safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Louisiana Rice Mill's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 1 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Louisiana Rice Mill have? ▼

Louisiana Rice Mill has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,534.

How many OSHA inspections has Louisiana Rice Mill had? ▼

Louisiana Rice Mill has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-09-18 and the most recent on 2013-09-18. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Louisiana Rice Mill? ▼

Louisiana Rice Mill has been assessed $6,534 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,890 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $7,312 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Louisiana Rice Mill have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Louisiana Rice Mill 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.

Has Louisiana Rice Mill been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Louisiana Rice Mill, resulting in $7,312 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Louisiana Rice Mill operate in? ▼

Louisiana Rice Mill operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311212). 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 Louisiana Rice Mill owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Louisiana Rice Mill 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 $7,312 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.

Where does Louisiana Rice Mill rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Louisiana Rice Mill ranks #47,610 (the upper 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 Louisiana Rice Mill's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Louisiana Rice Mill's total OSHA penalty of $6,534 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Castings, INC in Grand Junction, CO is a similar manufacturing employer with $13,844 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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