Manufacturing · Beaver Dam, WI

Richelieu Foods, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Richelieu Foods, INC. ranks #938 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 35 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty91% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$147,747
OSHA penalties: 35
Violations cited: 7
OSHA inspections: #938
of 99,447 penalized employers

Richelieu Foods, INC. in Beaver Dam, WI has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 35 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $147,747. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Richelieu Foods, INC. 7 times over 13 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 35 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #938 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 32 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 well above peers (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, H.B. Fuller Company in Frankfort, IL is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $147,436 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection: 91.4%
of violations were serious: #938
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 35 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Richelieu Foods, INC.

$147,747
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Richelieu Foods, INC. runs far above peers (9.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$147,747 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Richelieu Foods, INC..

Richelieu Foods, INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 35 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.

Richelieu Foods, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Richelieu Foods, INC. sits at penalty rank #510 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($147,747 assessed).

How Richelieu Foods, INC. Compares

Richelieu Foods, INC.'s 5.00 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 far above peers (9.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-08-29

Last Inspection

2026-01-15

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$21,107

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 7 inspections over 13 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $21,107 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

91.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

5.7% of total

Other-Than-Serious

2.9% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$256,153

Current Penalty Amount

$147,747

Penalty Reduction

42.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $108,406 from the initial assessment of $256,153. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Richelieu Foods, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	7	2.6
Violations	35	8.0
Total Penalty	$147,747	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$21,107	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($147,747 here).

Spangler Candy Company $147,857 OH H.B. Fuller Company $147,436 IL Stoner, INC. $147,298 PA Donghee Alabama, LLC $147,019 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Cersosimo Lumber Company, INC. 7 insp. Brattleboro, VT Omega Plastics Corporation 7 insp. Lyndhurst, NJ Erico International Corporation 7 insp. Solon, OH Somic America, INC. 7 insp. Wytheville, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Spangler Candy Company

Bryan, OH

7 inspections $147,857

H.B. Fuller Company

Frankfort, IL

3 inspections $147,436

Stoner, INC.

Quarryville, PA

2 inspections $147,298

Nature's Path USA II LLC

Sussex, WI

11 inspections $147,200

Packaging Corporation of America

Tomahawk, WI

3 inspections $147,162

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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 Richelieu Foods, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Richelieu Foods, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 35 violations across 7 inspections, including 32 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 Richelieu Foods, INC. have? ▼

Richelieu Foods, INC. has 35 OSHA violations on record, including 32 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $147,747.

How many OSHA inspections has Richelieu Foods, INC. had? ▼

Richelieu Foods, INC. has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-29 and the most recent on 2026-01-15. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Richelieu Foods, INC.? ▼

Richelieu Foods, INC. has been assessed $147,747 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $256,153 (a 42.3% reduction).

Does Richelieu Foods, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Richelieu Foods, INC. has 32 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Richelieu Foods, INC. operate in? ▼

Richelieu Foods, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Richelieu Foods, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Richelieu Foods, INC. ranks #938 (the top 1% 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 Richelieu Foods, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Richelieu Foods, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $147,747 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (9.4x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, H.B. Fuller Company in Frankfort, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $147,436 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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