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Manufacturing · Irwindale, CA

Q&B Foods INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Q&B Foods INC. ranks #13,535 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty23% serious
$24,835
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#13,535
of 99,447 penalized employers

Q&B Foods INC. in Irwindale, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $24,835. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Q&B Foods INC. 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,535 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Forever 21 Logistics LLC in Los Angeles, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $24,830 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection
23.1%
of violations were serious
#13,535
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 27/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Q&B Foods INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Q&B Foods INC. runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$24,835 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Q&B Foods INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0013.426.740.153.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGT STONE GRANITE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27PORCELEN LIMITED CON…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BRENTWOOD ORIGINALS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SPARTECH PLASTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23DARLING INGREDIENTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BLUE BELL MATTRESS C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24SPECIFIED PLATING CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21CLEVELAND DIE & MANU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BADGER METAL FINISHI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25HAYASHI TELEMPU NORT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HINKLE CHAIR COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 51OSMUNDSON MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26MILLER MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PETERSON AMERICAN CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7LIBERTY DUCT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17WINSTON PLYWOOD & VE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DUDEK & BOCK SPRING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2UNITED LENS COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SUNRISE LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19MIDWEST SIGN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Q&B Foods INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13
Q&B Foods INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Q&B Foods INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Q&B Foods INC. sits at penalty rank #6,620 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($24,835 assessed).

How Q&B Foods INC. Compares

Q&B Foods INC.'s 4.33 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 above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-03-20

Last Inspection

2021-09-23

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,278

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $8,278 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

23.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

76.9% 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

$44,395

Current Penalty Amount

$24,835

Penalty Reduction

44.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,560 from the initial assessment of $44,395. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Q&B Foods INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Q&B Foods INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 13 8.0
Total Penalty $24,835 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,278 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($24,835 here).

Lloyd Industries, INC. $24,834 FL Vandiver Steel Fabrication, INC. $24,833 AL Azteca Bakery LLC $24,843 IL Arcadia, INC. $24,844 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

GT Stone Granite LLC 3 insp. Cartersville, GA Porcelen Limited Connecticut, LLC 3 insp. Hamden, CT Brentwood Originals, INC. 3 insp. Walls, MS Spartech Plastics, LLC 3 insp. Evanston, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lloyd Industries, INC.
Orange Park, FL
4 inspections $24,834
Vandiver Steel Fabrication, INC.
Vincent, AL
3 inspections $24,833
Forever 21 Logistics LLC
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $24,830
Azteca Bakery LLC
Streamwood, IL
2 inspections $24,843
Lockheed Martin Government Services, Inc.
Dublin, CA
0 inspections $0

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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 Q&B Foods INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Q&B Foods INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Q&B Foods INC. have? ▼
Q&B Foods INC. has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $24,835.
How many OSHA inspections has Q&B Foods INC. had? ▼
Q&B Foods INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-20 and the most recent on 2021-09-23. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Q&B Foods INC.? ▼
Q&B Foods INC. has been assessed $24,835 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $44,395 (a 44.1% reduction).
Does Q&B Foods INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Q&B Foods 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 Q&B Foods INC. operate in? ▼
Q&B Foods INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311941). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Q&B Foods INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Q&B Foods INC. ranks #13,535 (the top quarter 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 Q&B Foods INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Q&B Foods INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $24,835 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Forever 21 Logistics LLC in Los Angeles, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $24,830 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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