Manufacturing · Moorefield, WV

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pilgrim's Pride Corporation ranks #3,542 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty56% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$64,330
OSHA penalties: 9
Violations cited: 7
OSHA inspections: #3,542
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation in Moorefield, WV has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $64,330. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 327 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pilgrim's Pride Corporation 7 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,542 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $40,552 in back wages owed to 326 affected workers. For comparison, Lone Star Body Systems LLC in Mexia, TX is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection: 55.6%
of violations were serious: #3,542
of 99,447 penalized employers: $40,552
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 53/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
F Wage & hour compliance: $41K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($41K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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$64,330
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Pilgrim's Pride Corporation runs well above peers (4.1x 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

$64,330 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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 Pilgrim's Pride Corporation.

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the #1,826 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($64,330). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation ranks #828 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($40,552).

Combined federal exposure here: $64,330 OSHA penalties plus $40,552 WHD back wages (38.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Compares

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's 1.29 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 (4.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-01-25

Last Inspection

2020-06-30

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,190

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 7 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $9,190 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

55.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

22.2% of total

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$128,266

Current Penalty Amount

$64,330

Penalty Reduction

49.8%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$104,882

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $63,936 from the initial assessment of $128,266. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$40,552

Employees Affected

326

WHD Violations

327

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$124

Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average

$40,552

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Pilgrim's Pride Corporation owed $40,552 in back wages to 326 employees across 1 case and 327 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 Pilgrim's Pride Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Pilgrim's Pride Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	7	2.6
Violations	9	8.0
Total Penalty	$64,330	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$9,190	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($64,330 here).

Tricon Timber, LLC $64,350 MT Meglio Interiors, LLC $64,353 GA Unit Corporation $64,300 OK Westward Seafoods, INC $64,298 AK

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Cedar's Mediterranean Foods, INC. 7 insp. Haverhill, MA Bunn-O-Matic Corporation 7 insp. Springfield, IL Kkmi 7 insp. PT Richmond, CA Arcelormittal 7 insp. East Chicago, IN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

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Mexia, TX

0 inspections $0

Martinrea Industries INC Bishop Circle Assembly

Manchester, MI

8 inspections $104,935

Atco

Spring, TX

0 inspections $0

Superior Roll Forming CO. INC.

Valley City, OH

7 inspections $104,822

Worthington Industries

Chilton, WI

7 inspections $104,822

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What to do with this record

Use Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Pilgrim's Pride Corporation also carries $40,552 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 Pilgrim's Pride Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 7 inspections, including 5 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 Pilgrim's Pride Corporation have? ▼

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $64,330.

How many OSHA inspections has Pilgrim's Pride Corporation had? ▼

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-25 and the most recent on 2020-06-30. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Pilgrim's Pride Corporation? ▼

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation has been assessed $64,330 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $128,266 (a 49.8% reduction). Additionally, $40,552 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Pilgrim's Pride Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation has 5 serious violations, and 2 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 Pilgrim's Pride Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, resulting in $40,552 in back wages owed to 326 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Pilgrim's Pride Corporation operate in? ▼

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311615). 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 Pilgrim's Pride Corporation owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Pilgrim's Pride Corporation 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 $40,552 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Pilgrim's Pride Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation ranks #3,542 (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 Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $64,330 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.1x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lone Star Body Systems LLC in Mexia, 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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