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Pringles Manufacturing Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pringles Manufacturing Company ranks #35,246 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty63% serious
$9,975
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#35,246
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pringles Manufacturing Company in Jackson, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,975. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pringles Manufacturing Company 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,246 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, Kuest Corporation in San Antonio, TX is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $9,975 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
#35,246
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pringles Manufacturing Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pringles Manufacturing Company runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$9,975 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Pringles Manufacturing Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.39.919.529.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWARE MILLING COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37FRAZER & JONES COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25FORBO FLOORING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PEKING NOODLE CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PRICE RUBBER CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29SMITH-BLAIR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2APPIAN MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TANNER TIMBER SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMERICAN SUGAR REFIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FLEXO CONVERTERS USA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CUSTOM WOOD PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ENCOMPASS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ATLAS ROOFING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9EVONIK CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ADVANCED DIGITAL CAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SUPER MIX OF WISCONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24HOHMANN & BARNARD, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5H & M PLATING COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15WILSON SPORTING GOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INFICON EDC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Pringles Manufacturi…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16
Pringles Manufacturing Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Pringles Manufacturing Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Pringles Manufacturing Company is the #15,858 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($9,975).

How Pringles Manufacturing Company Compares

Pringles Manufacturing Company's 8.00 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-05-12

Last Inspection

2022-11-09

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,988

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $4,988 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

62.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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

$12,250

Current Penalty Amount

$9,975

Penalty Reduction

18.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,275 from the initial assessment of $12,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Pringles Manufacturing Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pringles Manufacturing Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 16 8.0
Total Penalty $9,975 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,988 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pringles Manufacturing Company, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,975 here).

Kuest Corporation $9,975 TX Atlas Aerospace $9,975 KS Southwire Company $9,975 KY Herrera Fabricating INC. $9,975 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ware Milling Company, INC. 2 insp. Waycross, GA Frazer & Jones Company, INC. 2 insp. Solvay, NY Forbo Flooring INC 2 insp. Hazleton, PA Peking Noodle CO., INC. 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kuest Corporation
San Antonio, TX
4 inspections $9,975
Atlas Aerospace
Wichita, KS
2 inspections $9,975
HGH Imports DBA Timberland Cabinetry CO
Spring Hill, TN
3 inspections $9,975
Southwire Company
Hawesville, KY
4 inspections $9,975
Four Winds Manufacturing LLC
Smyrna, TN
3 inspections $9,975

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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 Pringles Manufacturing Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pringles Manufacturing Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Pringles Manufacturing Company have? ▼
Pringles Manufacturing Company has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,975.
How many OSHA inspections has Pringles Manufacturing Company had? ▼
Pringles Manufacturing Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-12 and the most recent on 2022-11-09. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pringles Manufacturing Company? ▼
Pringles Manufacturing Company has been assessed $9,975 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,250 (a 18.6% reduction).
Does Pringles Manufacturing Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pringles Manufacturing Company has 10 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 Pringles Manufacturing Company operate in? ▼
Pringles Manufacturing Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311230). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pringles Manufacturing Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pringles Manufacturing Company ranks #35,246 (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 Pringles Manufacturing Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pringles Manufacturing Company's total OSHA penalty of $9,975 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, Kuest Corporation in San Antonio, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $9,975 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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