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Manufacturing · Fresno, CA

Producers Dairy Foods, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Producers Dairy Foods, INC. ranks #4,787 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty36% serious
$52,410
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#4,787
of 99,447 penalized employers

Producers Dairy Foods, INC. in Fresno, CA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $52,410. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Producers Dairy Foods, INC. 5 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,787 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Anchor Glass Container Corporation in Jacksonville, FL is another manufacturing employer with 12 OSHA inspections on record and $52,431 in current penalties.

2.2
violations per inspection
36.4%
of violations were serious
#4,787
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 58/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Producers Dairy Foods, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Producers Dairy Foods, INC. runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$52,410 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Producers Dairy Foods, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0117.53450.567OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTWIN RIVERS PAPER CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 64TRITTER FEEFER HOME …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17LOY-LANGE BOX COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18SHAWNEE SPECIALTIES …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24JAMES HARDIE BUILDIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8CORESLAB STRUCTURES …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12QUIETFLEX MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6POWERTECH AMERICA, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8LEHIGH TECHNOLOGIES,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9COZZOLINO FURNITURE …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13DUCOMMUN AEROSTRUCTU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4NEW GENERATION YARN …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11FELIX CUSTOM SMOKING, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13CHASE BRASS & COPPER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23TIGERPOLY MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14ARYZTA LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9PERFORMANCE INDUSTRI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 63MUELLER FITTINGS COM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 56TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9NORTHEAST PACKAGING …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11Producers Dairy Food…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11
Producers Dairy Foods, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Producers Dairy Foods, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Producers Dairy Foods, INC. ranks #2,437 at $52,410 current penalty.

How Producers Dairy Foods, INC. Compares

Producers Dairy Foods, INC.'s 2.20 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 (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-08-09

Last Inspection

2024-01-04

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,482

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 12 years, averaging 2.2 violations per visit. That's $10,482 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

36.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

63.6% 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

$70,820

Current Penalty Amount

$52,410

Penalty Reduction

26.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,410 from the initial assessment of $70,820. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Producers Dairy Foods, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Producers Dairy Foods, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $52,410 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,482 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Producers Dairy Foods, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($52,410 here).

Quality Vision International, INC. $52,430 NY Anchor Glass Container Corporation $52,431 FL Frieslandcampina Ingredients North America, INC. $52,384 NY Erachem Comilog INC $52,440 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Twin Rivers Paper Company 5 insp. Madawaska, ME Tritter Feefer Home Collection, LLC 5 insp. Lagrange, GA Loy-Lange Box Company 5 insp. Saint Louis, MO Shawnee Specialties INC. 5 insp. Eau Claire, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Carpenter Design, INC.
Rutherfordton, NC
2 inspections $0
Quality Vision International, INC.
Rochester, NY
2 inspections $52,430
Anchor Glass Container Corporation
Jacksonville, FL
12 inspections $52,431
Frieslandcampina Ingredients North America, INC.
Delhi, NY
2 inspections $52,384
Erachem Comilog INC
New Johnsonville, TN
9 inspections $52,440

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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 Producers Dairy Foods, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Producers Dairy Foods, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 5 inspections, including 4 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 Producers Dairy Foods, INC. have? ▼
Producers Dairy Foods, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $52,410.
How many OSHA inspections has Producers Dairy Foods, INC. had? ▼
Producers Dairy Foods, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-09 and the most recent on 2024-01-04. This averages 2.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Producers Dairy Foods, INC.? ▼
Producers Dairy Foods, INC. has been assessed $52,410 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $70,820 (a 26.0% reduction).
Does Producers Dairy Foods, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Producers Dairy Foods, INC. has 4 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 Producers Dairy Foods, INC. operate in? ▼
Producers Dairy Foods, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311511). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Producers Dairy Foods, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Producers Dairy Foods, INC. ranks #4,787 (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 Producers Dairy Foods, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Producers Dairy Foods, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $52,410 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Anchor Glass Container Corporation in Jacksonville, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $52,431 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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