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Pinnacle Foods Group LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pinnacle Foods Group LLC ranks #4,194 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty88% serious
$57,375
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,194
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pinnacle Foods Group LLC in Fort Madison, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $57,375. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pinnacle Foods Group LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,194 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Topre America Corporation in Cullman, AL is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $57,385 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#4,194
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pinnacle Foods Group LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pinnacle Foods Group LLC runs well above peers (3.6x 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

$57,375 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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 ($57,375) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $57,375 $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 Pinnacle Foods Group LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.21826.835.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCUSTOM RUBBER PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WHITE CEDAR SHINGLES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ARTISAN CHEF MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BWAY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMERICANA ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ADVANCED CONCRETE SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5M.T. STEEL FABRICATO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AMERICAN EQUIPMENT M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17TARPON STAINLESS FAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25HY-TECH MUSHROOM COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ENVIRONMENTAL MATERI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ZEP INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SOUTHERN ILLINOIS VA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34EXCELSIOR MEDICAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16SUPERIOR HOLDING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20PRATT PAPER (GA), LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GREENVALLEY CHIPPING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17STEEL SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CBF BAKERY SYSTEMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ALLIED-LOCKE INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Pinnacle Foods Group…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Pinnacle Foods Group LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Pinnacle Foods Group LLC ranks #2,135 at $57,375 current penalty.

How Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Compares

Pinnacle Foods Group LLC's 4.00 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 (3.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-03-28

Last Inspection

2012-02-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$28,688

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $28,688 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$94,375

Current Penalty Amount

$57,375

Penalty Reduction

39.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $37,000 from the initial assessment of $94,375. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Pinnacle Foods Group LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $57,375 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $28,688 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pinnacle Foods Group LLC, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($57,375 here).

Topre America Corporation $57,385 AL Specialty Metals Processing, INC. $57,398 OH Owens-Illinois $57,326 TX Red Gold Distribution Center $57,325 IN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Custom Rubber Products 2 insp. Houston, TX White Cedar Shingles, INC. 2 insp. Superior, WI Artisan Chef Manufacturing, LLC 2 insp. Lawrence, MA Bway Corporation 2 insp. Lawrence Township, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Majesty Bakeries, LLC
Las Vegas, NV
0 inspections $0
Topre America Corporation
Cullman, AL
5 inspections $57,385
Specialty Metals Processing, INC.
Stow, OH
4 inspections $57,398
Owens-Illinois
Waco, TX
2 inspections $57,326
Red Gold Distribution Center
Alexandria, IN
3 inspections $57,325

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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 Pinnacle Foods Group LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pinnacle Foods Group LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Pinnacle Foods Group LLC have? ▼
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $57,375.
How many OSHA inspections has Pinnacle Foods Group LLC had? ▼
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-28 and the most recent on 2012-02-07. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pinnacle Foods Group LLC? ▼
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC has been assessed $57,375 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $94,375 (a 39.2% reduction).
Does Pinnacle Foods Group LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pinnacle Foods Group LLC has 7 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 Pinnacle Foods Group LLC operate in? ▼
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311612). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pinnacle Foods Group LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pinnacle Foods Group LLC ranks #4,194 (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 Pinnacle Foods Group LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC's total OSHA penalty of $57,375 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Topre America Corporation in Cullman, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $57,385 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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