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Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. ranks #1,809 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 26 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty77% serious
$98,479
OSHA penalties
26
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#1,809
of 99,447 penalized employers

Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. in Bridgeville, DE has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $98,479. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 26 violations, averaging 13.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,809 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 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. For comparison, The Father's Table, L.L.C. in Sanford, FL is another manufacturing employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $98,497 in current penalties.

13.0
violations per inspection
76.9%
of violations were serious
#1,809
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 26 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (13.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. runs far above peers (6.2x 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

$98,479 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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 ($98,479) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $98,479 $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 Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.610.31825.733.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARTHUR SCHUMAN MIDWE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TEXAMERICAN FOOD BLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WOLVERINE ADVANCED M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SILGAN CONTAINERS MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ORGANICS CORPORATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20DUFECK MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27VENTURE CHEMICALS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32CALIFORNIA ASPHALT P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23RISA MANAGEMENT CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17ORICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15INTERNATIONAL PITA B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ESSROC CEMENT CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16LOTUS BEVERAGE ALLIA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LAND O' LAKES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SOURCE ONE PACKAGING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ARCTIC GLACIER U.S.A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27SWIFT PORK COMPANY A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6USA QUARTZ, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15OMI CRANE SYSTEMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DAVIS TOOL & DIE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25Simmons Animal Nutri…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26
Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 26 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.

Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. ranks #969 at $98,479 current penalty.

How Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. Compares

Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC.'s 13.00 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 (6.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-07-17

Last Inspection

2023-07-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

13.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$49,240

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 13.0 violations per visit. That's $49,240 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

76.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

23.1% 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

$256,521

Current Penalty Amount

$98,479

Penalty Reduction

61.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $158,042 from the initial assessment of $256,521. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 26 8.0
Total Penalty $98,479 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $49,240 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC., both outside DE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($98,479 here).

The Father's Table, L.L.C. $98,497 FL Dragon Products, LTD $98,500 TX G&S Metal Products Company, INC. $98,416 OH Agro Farma, INC. $98,400 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Arthur Schuman Midwest, LLC 2 insp. Elgin, IL Texamerican Food Blending, INC. 2 insp. Hot Springs, AR Wolverine Advanced Materials, LLC 2 insp. Blacksburg, VA Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation 2 insp. Napoleon, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Father's Table, L.L.C.
Sanford, FL
8 inspections $98,497
Dragon Products, LTD
LA Porte, TX
2 inspections $98,500
G&S Metal Products Company, INC.
Cleveland, OH
5 inspections $98,416
Agro Farma, INC.
New Berlin, NY
2 inspections $98,400
JJ Sewing Inc.
El Monte, CA
0 inspections $0

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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 Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 26 violations across 2 inspections, including 20 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 Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. have? ▼
Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. has 26 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $98,479.
How many OSHA inspections has Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. had? ▼
Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-07-17 and the most recent on 2023-07-17. This averages 13.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC.? ▼
Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. has been assessed $98,479 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $256,521 (a 61.6% reduction).
Does Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. has 20 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.
What industry does Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. operate in? ▼
Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311411). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. ranks #1,809 (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 Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $98,479 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (6.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Father's Table, L.L.C. in Sanford, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $98,497 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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