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Northwest Confections California, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northwest Confections California, LLC ranks #9,604 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty25% serious
$32,130
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#9,604
of 99,447 penalized employers

Northwest Confections California, LLC in Sacramento, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $32,130. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Northwest Confections California, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,604 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Conte's Pasta CO. INC. in Vineland, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $32,140 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#9,604
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Northwest Confections California, LLC runs well above peers (2.0x 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

$32,130 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Northwest Confections California, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0013.927.841.755.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPRESTIGE INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FOX VALLEY SYSTEMS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 48AMERICAN MARAZZI TIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 44HBD/THERMOID, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 53PALLFLEX COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40NITTA CASINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SHEREX FASTENING SOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COLUMBUS ROOF TRUSSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BPI RECYCLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27EDGEWELL PERSONAL CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE QUIKRETE COMPANI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SGFW BAKERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5D & G PALLET SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SMITH FILTER CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DOUGLAS PRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CHURCH CHAIRS OF AME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LORAIN COUNTY AUTOMO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BROOKLYN BOTTLING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24LINDEN LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12EASON PORTABLE BUILD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12Northwest Confection…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Northwest Confections California, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Northwest Confections California, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Northwest Confections California, LLC sits at penalty rank #4,779 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($32,130 assessed).

How Northwest Confections California, LLC Compares

Northwest Confections California, LLC's 6.00 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 well above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-08-05

Last Inspection

2022-03-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,065

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $16,065 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$58,235

Current Penalty Amount

$32,130

Penalty Reduction

44.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $26,105 from the initial assessment of $58,235. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Northwest Confections California, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Northwest Confections California, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $32,130 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,065 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Northwest Confections California, LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($32,130 here).

Integrated Laminate Systems $32,136 NJ Conte's Pasta CO. INC. $32,140 NJ Techo-Bloc Incorporated $32,143 PA Hanson Aggregates of Arizona $32,114 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Prestige Industries, LLC 2 insp. Paterson, NJ Fox Valley Systems, INC. 2 insp. Cary, IL American Marazzi Tile, INC. 2 insp. Sunnyvale, TX HBD/Thermoid, INC. 2 insp. Salisbury, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Integrated Laminate Systems
Cinnaminson, NJ
2 inspections $32,136
Conte's Pasta CO. INC.
Vineland, NJ
3 inspections $32,140
Techo-Bloc Incorporated
Pen Argyl, PA
5 inspections $32,143
Heritage Bag
Roanoke, TX
2 inspections $767
Hanson Aggregates of Arizona
Litchfield Park, AZ
9 inspections $32,114

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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 Northwest Confections California, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Northwest Confections California, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 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 Northwest Confections California, LLC have? ▼
Northwest Confections California, LLC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $32,130.
How many OSHA inspections has Northwest Confections California, LLC had? ▼
Northwest Confections California, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-08-05 and the most recent on 2022-03-17. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northwest Confections California, LLC? ▼
Northwest Confections California, LLC has been assessed $32,130 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $58,235 (a 44.8% reduction).
Does Northwest Confections California, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Northwest Confections California, LLC 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 Northwest Confections California, LLC operate in? ▼
Northwest Confections California, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311340). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Northwest Confections California, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Northwest Confections California, LLC ranks #9,604 (the top 10% 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 Northwest Confections California, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Northwest Confections California, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $32,130 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Conte's Pasta CO. INC. in Vineland, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $32,140 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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