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Mondelez International

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mondelez International has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

$0
OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$403,867
Back wages owed

Mondelez International in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. 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 Mondelez International 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $403,867 in back wages owed to 282 affected workers. For comparison, DrillMec in Houston, TX is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$403,867
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 45/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $404K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($202K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Mondelez International.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.925.738.651.5OSHA 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: 10Mondelez International, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0
Mondelez International has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 0 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.

Mondelez International in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Mondelez International at rank #38 of 4,429 employers ($403,867 owed). Mondelez International carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #38 of 4,429 Manufacturing employers on WHD back wages ($403,867).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $403,867 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Mondelez International Compares

2 OSHA inspections on record for Mondelez International in Chicago, IL, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Mondelez International to date. The Manufacturing sector average runs $15,763 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-07-17

Last Inspection

2014-09-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$403,867
Employees Affected
282
WHD Violations
386
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,432
Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average
$201,934

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Mondelez International owed $403,867 in back wages to 282 employees across 2 cases and 386 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 Mondelez International compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mondelez International Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 0 8.0
Total Penalty $0 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mondelez International, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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.

Autoneum North America, INC.
Oregon, OH
9 inspections $402,514
Wire Mesh Sales, LLC
Jacksonville, FL
5 inspections $407,500
Dell Services Federal Government
Oklahoma City, OK
0 inspections $0
Navajo Refining Company, LLC
Artesia, NM
5 inspections $408,625
DrillMec
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Mondelez International's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Mondelez International against Autoneum North America, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Mondelez International's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Mondelez International also carries $403,867 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 Mondelez International safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mondelez International's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Mondelez International have? ▼
Mondelez International has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Mondelez International had? ▼
Mondelez International has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-17 and the most recent on 2014-09-17. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mondelez International? ▼
Mondelez International has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $403,867 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Mondelez International been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Mondelez International, resulting in $403,867 in back wages owed to 282 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Mondelez International operate in? ▼
Mondelez International operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311821). 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 Mondelez International owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Mondelez International 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 $403,867 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
How does Mondelez International's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mondelez International's total OSHA penalty of $0 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, DrillMec in Houston, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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