Manufacturing · Atlanta, GA

Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC. ranks #446 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 57 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty75% serious
$221,100
OSHA penalties
57
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#446
of 99,447 penalized employers

Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC. in Atlanta, GA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 57 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $221,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC. 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 57 violations, averaging 14.3 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #446 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 43 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, American Air Filter Company, INC. in Atlanta, GA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $221,251 in current penalties.

14.3
violations per inspection
75.4%
of violations were serious
#446
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 57 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (14.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC. runs far above peers (14.0x 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

$221,100 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($221,100) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $221,100 $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 Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.03.417.531.545.559.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSILVER BAY SEAFOODS …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21UTEX INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 57MONTGOMERY CHEMICAL …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 46READYWISE, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9TREND TECHNOLOGIES, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15LOWELL MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 32ALLIANCE PAPER COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14BENJAMIN MOORE & CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9MARTENS FRESH, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21NUTRACEUTICAL CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8FLOTECH, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19T/J FABRICATORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10ANCHOR PACKAGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9RESCO PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15M-C FABRICATION, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16NEPW LOGISTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8SMITHFIELD PACKAGED …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8RAIN CII, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6TINDALL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12ACCENT METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9Schwans Global Suppl…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 57
Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 57 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.

Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC. is the #260 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($221,100).

How Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC. Compares

Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC.'s 14.25 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 (14.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2013-09-11

Last Inspection

2015-07-15

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

14.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$55,275

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 14.3 violations per visit. That's $55,275 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

43

Serious

75.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

4

Repeat

7.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

17.5% 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

$287,900

Current Penalty Amount

$221,100

Penalty Reduction

23.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $66,800 from the initial assessment of $287,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 57 8.0
Total Penalty $221,100 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $55,275 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 57 violations across 4 inspections, including 43 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 Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC. have?
Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC. has 57 OSHA violations on record, including 43 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $221,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC. had?
Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-09-11 and the most recent on 2015-07-15. This averages 14.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC.?
Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC. has been assessed $221,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $287,900 (a 23.2% reduction).
Does Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC. has 43 serious violations, and 4 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 Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC. operate in?
Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311813). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC. ranks #446 (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 Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $221,100 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (14.0x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, American Air Filter Company, INC. in Atlanta, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $221,251 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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