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Manufacturing · Macon, GA

Nichiha USA, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nichiha USA, INC. ranks #1,052 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 11 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty95% serious
$137,502
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
11
OSHA inspections
#1,052
of 99,447 penalized employers

Nichiha USA, INC. in Macon, GA has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $137,502. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case 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 Nichiha USA, INC. 11 times over 16 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,052 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 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 (4.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $20,141 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Ware Milling Company, INC. in Waycross, GA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $157,500 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
94.7%
of violations were serious
#1,052
of 99,447 penalized employers
$20,141
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 65/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • D Wage & hour compliance: $20K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($20K 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 Nichiha USA, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Nichiha USA, INC. runs far above peers (8.7x 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

$137,502 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($137,502) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $137,502 $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 Nichiha USA, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both10.911.01111.011.15.419.73448.362.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALL-FEED PROCESSING …, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 42ELITE SPICE INC., OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 24FAIRHAVEN SHIPYARD, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 8PERFORMANCE PALLET C…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 39BLUEBIRD ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 60NORTHEAST INDUSTRIAL…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 44PELLA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 11PHOENIX PACKAGING OP…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 33FUYAO GLASS AMERICA …, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 42SIERRA PACIFIC INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 13DRAKE ENTERPRISES INC, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 14AGRI STAR MEAT AND P…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 40PHILLIPS 66, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 10BIRDSBORO KOSHER FAR…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 54NATIONAL BEEF PACKIN…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 37MOUNT FRANKLIN FOODS…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 25NATURE'S PATH USA II…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 32TRUE TEMPER SPORTS, …, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 18TROJAN BATTERY COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 15OCEAN GOLD SEAFOODS …, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 13Nichiha USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 19
Nichiha USA, INC. has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Nichiha USA, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Nichiha USA, INC. is the #582 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($137,502). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Nichiha USA, INC. ranks #1,539 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($20,141).

Combined federal exposure here: $137,502 OSHA penalties plus $20,141 WHD back wages (12.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Nichiha USA, INC. Compares

Nichiha USA, INC.'s 1.73 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 far above peers (8.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

11

First Inspection

2010-02-02

Last Inspection

2026-03-06

Inspection Span

16 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 11 inspections over 16 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $12,500 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

94.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

5.3% 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

$226,627

Current Penalty Amount

$137,502

Penalty Reduction

39.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$157,643

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $89,125 from the initial assessment of $226,627. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$20,141
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
1
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$20,141
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$20,141

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Nichiha USA, INC. owed $20,141 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 1 violation. 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 Nichiha USA, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Nichiha USA, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 11 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $137,502 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,500 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Nichiha USA, INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($137,502 here).

Fixtureone $137,530 PA Acs Manufacturing, INC. $137,670 TX J & J Snack Foods CORP. $137,260 IL Bimbo Bakehouse LLC $137,232 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (11 inspections here).

All-Feed Processing and Packaging, INC. 11 insp. Galva, IL Elite Spice INC. 11 insp. Sparks, NV Fairhaven Shipyard 11 insp. Bellingham, WA Performance Pallet CORP. 11 insp. Seymour, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Able Sheet Metal, INC.
Los Angeles, CA
5 inspections $157,635
Mancor SC
Lugoff, SC
0 inspections $0
Besse Forest Products, INC.
Goodman, WI
6 inspections $157,594
MTB Contracting Inc
Staten Island, NY
0 inspections $0
Ware Milling Company, INC.
Waycross, GA
2 inspections $157,500

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What to do with this record

Use Nichiha USA, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Nichiha USA, INC. against Able Sheet Metal, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Nichiha USA, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Nichiha USA, INC. also carries $20,141 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 Nichiha USA, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Nichiha USA, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 11 inspections, including 18 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 Nichiha USA, INC. have? ▼
Nichiha USA, INC. has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $137,502.
How many OSHA inspections has Nichiha USA, INC. had? ▼
Nichiha USA, INC. has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-02 and the most recent on 2026-03-06. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Nichiha USA, INC.? ▼
Nichiha USA, INC. has been assessed $137,502 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $226,627 (a 39.3% reduction). Additionally, $20,141 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Nichiha USA, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Nichiha USA, INC. has 18 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Nichiha USA, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Nichiha USA, INC., resulting in $20,141 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 Nichiha USA, INC. operate in? ▼
Nichiha USA, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327390). 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 Nichiha USA, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Nichiha USA, INC. 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 $20,141 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Nichiha USA, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Nichiha USA, INC. ranks #1,052 (the top 1% 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 Nichiha USA, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Nichiha USA, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $137,502 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (8.7x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ware Milling Company, INC. in Waycross, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $157,500 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 11 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.