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Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC. ranks #40,563 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$8,273
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#40,563
of 99,447 penalized employers

Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC. in Clive, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,273. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,563 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sierra Ready Mix in North las Vegas, NV is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,271 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#40,563
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$8,273 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.825.738.551.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSMITHFIELD FARMLAND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 49AMERICARB, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GOODWIN AMMONIA COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21STRAEHLE + HESS USA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ALADDIN PACKAGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GERDAU AMERISTEEL SA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SAFESTWAY LABOR FORC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5O.K. INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21KYOCERA INDUSTRIAL C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25DYNO NOBEL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CROFT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19FELBRO FOOD PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ICELANDIRECT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ER SNELL CONTRACTOR,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NEW HORIZONS BAKING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BREWSTER CHEESE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ORIENT & FLUME ART G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7YARNELL OPERATIONS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE ELECTRODYNE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ITW GRAPHICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Marzetti Frozen Past…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC. sits at penalty rank #17,918 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($8,273 assessed).

How Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC. Compares

Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC.'s 1.50 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 (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-08-02

Last Inspection

2020-04-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,137

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $4,137 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$13,867

Current Penalty Amount

$8,273

Penalty Reduction

40.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,594 from the initial assessment of $13,867. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $8,273 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,137 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC., both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,273 here).

Western Pallet Supply & Logistics $8,275 CA O'neal Manufacturing Services, INC. $8,275 CO L'gael Manufacturing L.L.C. $8,275 NC Stamptech, INC. $8,271 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Smithfield Farmland CORP. 2 insp. Tar Heel, NC Americarb, INC. 2 insp. Ashland, OH Goodwin Ammonia Company 2 insp. Lawrenceville, GA Straehle + Hess USA INC. 2 insp. Auburn, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Western Pallet Supply & Logistics
Tracy, CA
4 inspections $8,275
O'neal Manufacturing Services, INC.
Pueblo, CO
2 inspections $8,275
L'gael Manufacturing L.L.C.
Ether, NC
3 inspections $8,275
Stamptech, INC.
Chester, VA
3 inspections $8,271
Sierra Ready Mix
North las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $8,271

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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 Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC. have? ▼
Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,273.
How many OSHA inspections has Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC. had? ▼
Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-08-02 and the most recent on 2020-04-24. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC.? ▼
Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC. has been assessed $8,273 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,867 (a 40.3% reduction).
Does Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC. has 2 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 Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC. operate in? ▼
Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311824). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC. ranks #40,563 (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 Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Marzetti Frozen Pasta INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $8,273 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sierra Ready Mix in North las Vegas, NV is a similar manufacturing employer with $8,271 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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