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Santa Cruz Nutritionals

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Santa Cruz Nutritionals ranks #17,738 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty25% serious
$19,855
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,738
of 99,447 penalized employers

Santa Cruz Nutritionals in Santa Cruz, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,855. 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 Santa Cruz Nutritionals 2 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,738 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 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, The Pecan Deluxe Candy Company in Dallas, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $19,860 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#17,738
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 77/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 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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How Santa Cruz Nutritionals compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Santa Cruz Nutritionals runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$19,855 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Santa Cruz Nutritionals.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.59.517.525.533.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMISSOURI COOPERAGE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31AGRI-FAB INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HAMMOND SHEET METAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32BH COFFEE COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BEXAR CONCRETE WORKS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19BEACON INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31BOCCARD PIPE FABRICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LCY ELASTOMERS LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12REAMES AND SON CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CONTRACT FILLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PLAINVILLE PLATING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21DELTA OILFIELD TANK …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29DUROX COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14NORTHSTAR BATTERY CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23MIDWAY INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ND PAPER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CRIDER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BERGSTROM CLIMATE SY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ASCEND ELEMENTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HOOVER TREATED WOOD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Santa Cruz Nutrition…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Santa Cruz Nutritionals has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Santa Cruz Nutritionals in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Santa Cruz Nutritionals ranks #8,585 at $19,855 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $19,855 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Santa Cruz Nutritionals Compares

Santa Cruz Nutritionals's 2.00 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 (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-22

Last Inspection

2020-12-10

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,928

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 10 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $9,928 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$26,510

Current Penalty Amount

$19,855

Penalty Reduction

25.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$19,855

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,655 from the initial assessment of $26,510. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Santa Cruz Nutritionals compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Santa Cruz Nutritionals Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $19,855 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,928 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Santa Cruz Nutritionals, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,855 here).

Master Magnetics, INC. $19,850 CO Flowers Baking Company of Bardstown LLC $19,850 KY The Pecan Deluxe Candy Company $19,860 TX Garden Fresh Gourmet LLC $19,850 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Missouri Cooperage Company LLC 2 insp. Lebanon, MO Agri-Fab INC. 2 insp. Sullivan, IL Hammond Sheet Metal 2 insp. El Dorado Springs, MO BH Coffee Company, LLC 2 insp. Elmsford, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

NOC Production
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Master Magnetics, INC.
Castle Rock, CO
3 inspections $19,850
Flowers Baking Company of Bardstown LLC
Bardstown, KY
2 inspections $19,850
The Pecan Deluxe Candy Company
Dallas, TX
2 inspections $19,860
Garden Fresh Gourmet LLC
Ferndale, MI
5 inspections $19,850

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What to do with this record

Use Santa Cruz Nutritionals's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Santa Cruz Nutritionals against NOC Production, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Santa Cruz Nutritionals's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Santa Cruz Nutritionals 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 Santa Cruz Nutritionals safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Santa Cruz Nutritionals's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Santa Cruz Nutritionals have? ▼
Santa Cruz Nutritionals has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,855.
How many OSHA inspections has Santa Cruz Nutritionals had? ▼
Santa Cruz Nutritionals has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-22 and the most recent on 2020-12-10. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Santa Cruz Nutritionals? ▼
Santa Cruz Nutritionals has been assessed $19,855 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,510 (a 25.1% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Santa Cruz Nutritionals have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Santa Cruz Nutritionals has 1 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 Santa Cruz Nutritionals been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Santa Cruz Nutritionals, 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 Santa Cruz Nutritionals operate in? ▼
Santa Cruz Nutritionals operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311340). 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 Santa Cruz Nutritionals owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Santa Cruz Nutritionals 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.
Where does Santa Cruz Nutritionals rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Santa Cruz Nutritionals ranks #17,738 (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 Santa Cruz Nutritionals's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Santa Cruz Nutritionals's total OSHA penalty of $19,855 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Pecan Deluxe Candy Company in Dallas, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $19,860 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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