Manufacturing · York, NE

Nutrition Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nutrition Services, INC. ranks #2,187 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 39 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty95% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$87,134
OSHA penalties: 39
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #2,187
of 99,447 penalized employers

Nutrition Services, INC. in York, NE has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 39 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $87,134. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Nutrition Services, INC. 5 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 39 violations, averaging 7.8 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,187 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 37 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Seneca Foods Corporation in Gillett, WI is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $87,176 in current penalties.

7.8
violations per inspection: 94.9%
of violations were serious: #2,187
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 39 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (7.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Nutrition Services, INC.

$87,134
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Nutrition Services, INC. runs far above peers (5.5x 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

$87,134 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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 Nutrition Services, INC..

Nutrition Services, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 39 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.

Nutrition Services, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Nutrition Services, INC. ranks #1,143 at $87,134 current penalty.

How Nutrition Services, INC. Compares

Nutrition Services, INC.'s 7.80 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 (5.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-08-01

Last Inspection

2022-12-27

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,427

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 6 years, averaging 7.8 violations per visit. That's $17,427 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

94.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

5.1% 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

$143,909

Current Penalty Amount

$87,134

Penalty Reduction

39.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $56,775 from the initial assessment of $143,909. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Nutrition Services, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Nutrition Services, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	2.6
Violations	39	8.0
Total Penalty	$87,134	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$17,427	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Nutrition Services, INC., both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($87,134 here).

Seneca Foods Corporation $87,176 WI Browning's Metal Finishing $87,198 GA Missouri Cooperage $87,056 MO Republic Wire, INC. $87,050 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Quality Blow Molding INC. 5 insp. Elyria, OH C & F Packing Company, INC. 5 insp. Lake Villa, IL Cullman Casting Corporation 5 insp. Cullman, AL Hutchens Industries 5 insp. Mansfield, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Seneca Foods Corporation

Gillett, WI

4 inspections $87,176

PetaIO Inc

Santa Clara, CA

0 inspections $0

Browning's Metal Finishing

Maysville, GA

6 inspections $87,198

4 inspections $87,056

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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 Nutrition Services, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Nutrition Services, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 39 violations across 5 inspections, including 37 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 Nutrition Services, INC. have? ▼

Nutrition Services, INC. has 39 OSHA violations on record, including 37 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $87,134.

How many OSHA inspections has Nutrition Services, INC. had? ▼

Nutrition Services, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-08-01 and the most recent on 2022-12-27. This averages 7.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Nutrition Services, INC.? ▼

Nutrition Services, INC. has been assessed $87,134 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $143,909 (a 39.5% reduction).

Does Nutrition Services, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Nutrition Services, INC. has 37 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 Nutrition Services, INC. operate in? ▼

Nutrition Services, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311119). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Nutrition Services, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Nutrition Services, INC. ranks #2,187 (the top 5% 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 Nutrition Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Nutrition Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $87,134 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.5x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Seneca Foods Corporation in Gillett, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $87,176 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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