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Riceland Foods Inc.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Riceland Foods Inc. ranks #14,577 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$23,437
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#14,577
of 99,447 penalized employers

Riceland Foods Inc. in Jonesboro, AR has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,437. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Riceland Foods Inc. 5 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,577 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $71,364 in back wages owed to 108 affected workers. For comparison, Safety-Kleen Systems, INC in Burlington, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $94,865 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#14,577
of 99,447 penalized employers
$71,364
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 38/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $71K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($71K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Riceland Foods Inc. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Riceland Foods Inc. runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$23,437 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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 Riceland Foods Inc..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.00.315.230.044.959.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKEOKUK MILLS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 57REITNOUER, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25THE GUND COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8JELD-WEN, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7SUPERIOR STEEL PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 41GLACIER STONE SUPPLY…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9RUIZ FOODS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7HOUSER PRODUCTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9APRIL STEEL PROCESSI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17ENTERPRISE HVAC SUPP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16CEDAR CONCEPTS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4KIK CUSTOM PRODUCTS,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5UNITED GRANITE LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 38PAR-KAN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18MERIDIAN PRECISION INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9TITCHENER IRON WORKS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3AJINOMOTO FROZEN FOO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11EMMAUS FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22HITACHI ENERGY USA I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6SMART ALABAMA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10Riceland Foods Inc., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5
Riceland Foods Inc. has 5 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.

Riceland Foods Inc. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Riceland Foods Inc. sits at penalty rank #7,123 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($23,437 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Riceland Foods Inc. at rank #452 of 4,429 employers ($71,364 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $23,437 OSHA penalties plus $71,364 WHD back wages (75.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Riceland Foods Inc. Compares

Riceland Foods Inc.'s 1.00 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2022-11-09

Last Inspection

2024-09-18

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,687

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,687 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$79,050

Current Penalty Amount

$23,437

Penalty Reduction

70.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$94,801

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $55,613 from the initial assessment of $79,050. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$71,364
Employees Affected
108
WHD Violations
109
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$661
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$71,364

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Riceland Foods Inc. owed $71,364 in back wages to 108 employees across 1 case and 109 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Riceland Foods Inc. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Riceland Foods Inc. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $23,437 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,687 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Riceland Foods Inc., both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,437 here).

September Ends CO. $23,438 OH Golden Technologies INC. $23,436 PA Brookfield Fabricating Corporation $23,436 MO Xact Tool, INC. $23,439 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Keokuk Mills, LLC 5 insp. Keokuk, IA Reitnouer, INC. 5 insp. Birdsboro, PA The Gund Company, INC. 5 insp. Waukesha, WI Jeld-Wen, Incorporated 5 insp. Towanda, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Corsicana Mattress Company
Corsicana, TX
0 inspections $0
Marietta Corporation
Cortland, NY
3 inspections $94,860
Safety-Kleen Systems, INC
Burlington, NJ
2 inspections $94,865
Denison Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Lincoln, RI
4 inspections $94,718
Wyman-Gordon Forgings, INC.
Houston, TX
3 inspections $94,716

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What to do with this record

Use Riceland Foods Inc.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Riceland Foods Inc. against Corsicana Mattress Company, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Riceland Foods Inc.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Riceland Foods Inc. also carries $71,364 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Riceland Foods Inc. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Riceland Foods Inc.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 5 inspections, including 5 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 Riceland Foods Inc. have? ▼
Riceland Foods Inc. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,437.
How many OSHA inspections has Riceland Foods Inc. had? ▼
Riceland Foods Inc. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-11-09 and the most recent on 2024-09-18. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Riceland Foods Inc.? ▼
Riceland Foods Inc. has been assessed $23,437 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $79,050 (a 70.4% reduction). Additionally, $71,364 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Riceland Foods Inc. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Riceland Foods Inc. has 5 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.
Has Riceland Foods Inc. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Riceland Foods Inc., resulting in $71,364 in back wages owed to 108 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Riceland Foods Inc. operate in? ▼
Riceland Foods Inc. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311212). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Riceland Foods Inc. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Riceland Foods Inc. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $71,364 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Riceland Foods Inc. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Riceland Foods Inc. ranks #14,577 (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 Riceland Foods Inc.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Riceland Foods Inc.'s total OSHA penalty of $23,437 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Safety-Kleen Systems, INC in Burlington, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $94,865 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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