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Manufacturing · Donna, TX

Rio Valley Canning Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rio Valley Canning Company ranks #4,610 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty75% serious
$53,909
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#4,610
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rio Valley Canning Company in Donna, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $53,909. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rio Valley Canning Company 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,610 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD. in Burleson, TX is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $53,939 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#4,610
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Rio Valley Canning Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Rio Valley Canning Company runs well above peers (3.4x 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

$53,909 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 Rio Valley Canning Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.011.822.533.244.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFROZEN FOOD DEVELOPM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 42ACME BRICK CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13BORGZINNER INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22FLEXSTAR PACKAGING, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14SUWANNEE IRON WORKS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18FORMRITE COMPANIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14AHLSTROM NA SPECIALT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CALHOUN FOUNDRY COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30SCOTT STEWART, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25S.T. SPECIALTY FOODS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ISCO HOLDING COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CONTECH CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SHAWMUT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7INDUSTRIAL STEEL COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18SPORTSPLAY EQUIPMENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20ACME CRYOGENICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8GERLING AND ASSOCIAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13RIDGE TOOL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3EMPIRE BLENDED PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15BIG BOLT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Rio Valley Canning C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Rio Valley Canning Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Rio Valley Canning Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Rio Valley Canning Company is the #2,347 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($53,909).

How Rio Valley Canning Company Compares

Rio Valley Canning Company's 4.00 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 well above peers (3.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-07-27

Last Inspection

2023-03-02

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,970

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $17,970 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

8.3% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$74,448

Current Penalty Amount

$53,909

Penalty Reduction

27.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,539 from the initial assessment of $74,448. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Rio Valley Canning Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $53,909 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,970 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rio Valley Canning Company, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($53,909 here).

Sanco, INC. $53,880 GA Amick Farms LLC $53,875 SC A&M Cheese CO. $53,945 OH Bluescope Buildings North America, INC. $53,950 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Frozen Food Development, INC. 3 insp. Elizabethtown, PA Acme Brick CO 3 insp. Tulsa, OK Borgzinner INC. 3 insp. Riviera Beach, FL Flexstar Packaging, INC. 3 insp. Dalton, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sanco, INC.
Dalton, GA
3 inspections $53,880
KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD.
Burleson, TX
4 inspections $53,939
ESS Apparel, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Amick Farms LLC
Batesburg, SC
3 inspections $53,875
A&M Cheese CO.
Toledo, OH
4 inspections $53,945

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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 Rio Valley Canning Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rio Valley Canning Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 Rio Valley Canning Company have? ▼
Rio Valley Canning Company has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $53,909.
How many OSHA inspections has Rio Valley Canning Company had? ▼
Rio Valley Canning Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-07-27 and the most recent on 2023-03-02. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rio Valley Canning Company? ▼
Rio Valley Canning Company has been assessed $53,909 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $74,448 (a 27.6% reduction).
Does Rio Valley Canning Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rio Valley Canning Company has 9 serious violations, and 1 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 Rio Valley Canning Company operate in? ▼
Rio Valley Canning Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311422). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Rio Valley Canning Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rio Valley Canning Company ranks #4,610 (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 Rio Valley Canning Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rio Valley Canning Company's total OSHA penalty of $53,909 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD. in Burleson, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $53,939 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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