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Preferred Meal Systems, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Preferred Meal Systems, INC. ranks #30,765 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty60% serious
$11,642
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#30,765
of 99,447 penalized employers

Preferred Meal Systems, INC. in Scranton, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,642. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Preferred Meal Systems, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,765 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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, Fleetwood Metal Industries, LLC in Sylacauga, AL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,641 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#30,765
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Preferred Meal Systems, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Preferred Meal Systems, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$11,642 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $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 Preferred Meal Systems, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.41420.627.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMCNEIL GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18POLYGLASS COATINGS L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26CERTAINTEED LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SCHULZE TOOL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INTERNATIONAL POLYME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5E I DUPONT DE NEMOUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TIMBERLINE PALLET, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8C&A BUILDING SUPPLY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11OKLAHOMA STEEL AND W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12FABCO-AIR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11AABACO HOLDINGS, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CHEP RECYCLED PALLET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VALLEY FINE FOODS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SCHWAN'S GLOBAL SUPP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CATERPILLAR FLUID TR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KANSAS EROSION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14R A PHILLIPS INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5IMPERIAL GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARSHALLTOWN HAMMER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SUPERIOR INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13Preferred Meal Syste…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Preferred Meal Systems, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Preferred Meal Systems, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Preferred Meal Systems, INC. is the #14,131 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($11,642).

How Preferred Meal Systems, INC. Compares

Preferred Meal Systems, INC.'s 2.50 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-07-19

Last Inspection

2019-04-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,821

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $5,821 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$16,630

Current Penalty Amount

$11,642

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,988 from the initial assessment of $16,630. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Preferred Meal Systems, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Preferred Meal Systems, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $11,642 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,821 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Preferred Meal Systems, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,642 here).

Hardwire, LLC $11,643 MD Bartlett Milling Company, L.P. $11,641 KS Industrial Specialty CO., INC. $11,641 AL Fleetwood Metal Industries, LLC $11,641 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

McNeil Group, INC. 2 insp. Columbus, OH Polyglass Coatings Limited LLC 2 insp. Oklahoma City, OK Certainteed LLC 2 insp. Little Rock, AR Schulze Tool Company 2 insp. Independence, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hardwire, LLC
Pocomoke City, MD
3 inspections $11,643
Bartlett Milling Company, L.P.
Coffeyville, KS
3 inspections $11,641
Industrial Specialty CO., INC.
Montgomery, AL
3 inspections $11,641
Fleetwood Metal Industries, LLC
Sylacauga, AL
2 inspections $11,641
Jefferson Industries
West Jefferson, OH
3 inspections $11,641

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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 Preferred Meal Systems, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Preferred Meal Systems, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Preferred Meal Systems, INC. have? ▼
Preferred Meal Systems, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,642.
How many OSHA inspections has Preferred Meal Systems, INC. had? ▼
Preferred Meal Systems, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-07-19 and the most recent on 2019-04-10. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Preferred Meal Systems, INC.? ▼
Preferred Meal Systems, INC. has been assessed $11,642 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,630 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Preferred Meal Systems, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Preferred Meal Systems, INC. 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 Preferred Meal Systems, INC. operate in? ▼
Preferred Meal Systems, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311412). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Preferred Meal Systems, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Preferred Meal Systems, INC. ranks #30,765 (the upper half 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 Preferred Meal Systems, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Preferred Meal Systems, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $11,642 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fleetwood Metal Industries, LLC in Sylacauga, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $11,641 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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