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Manufacturing · Dinuba, CA

Ruiz Foods

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ruiz Foods has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

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OSHA penalties
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Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

Ruiz Foods in Dinuba, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. 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 Ruiz Foods 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Mulherin Lumber Company in Augusta, GA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

A 91/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Ruiz Foods.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0019.438.958.377.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKRISPY KREME DOUGHNU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16HORN PACKAGING CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21METAL CULVERTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MAVERICK ARMS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27HAILO WIND SYSTEMS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15UNITEX BAG, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 74BAKER MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14CLEVELAND TRACK MATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FLORIKAN ESA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27STEWART SYSTEMS BAKI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10US COSMETICS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33CHEP SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JOE N. MILES & SONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26CULPEPER FARMERS' CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ENSIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BARDANE MFG. CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15LEONI WIRE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FLOW TURN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BLAIR CEDAR & NOVELT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Ruiz Foods, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0
Ruiz Foods has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 0 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.

How Ruiz Foods Compares

2 OSHA inspections on record for Ruiz Foods in Dinuba, CA, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Ruiz Foods to date. The Manufacturing sector average runs $15,763 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-09-14

Last Inspection

2018-01-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
4

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Ruiz Foods Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 0 8.0
Total Penalty $0 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation 2 insp. West Allis, WI Horn Packaging Corporation 2 insp. Lancaster, MA Metal Culverts, INC. 2 insp. Havana, IL Maverick Arms INC. 2 insp. Eagle Pass, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jeld-Wen, INC.
Ringtown, PA
2 inspections $0
Burly Products
Post Falls, ID
2 inspections $0
Easco Hand Tools, INC. DBA Danaher Tool Group
Gastonia, NC
2 inspections $0
Perfection Gear, INC.
Asheville, NC
2 inspections $0
Mulherin Lumber Company
Augusta, GA
2 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Ruiz Foods against Jeld-Wen, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Ruiz Foods's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Ruiz Foods also carries $0 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 Ruiz Foods safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ruiz Foods's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ruiz Foods have? ▼
Ruiz Foods has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Ruiz Foods had? ▼
Ruiz Foods has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-09-14 and the most recent on 2018-01-25. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ruiz Foods? ▼
Ruiz Foods has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Ruiz Foods been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Ruiz Foods, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Ruiz Foods operate in? ▼
Ruiz Foods operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333241). 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 Ruiz Foods owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Ruiz Foods 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Ruiz Foods's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ruiz Foods's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mulherin Lumber Company in Augusta, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.