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Manufacturing · Buena Park, CA

Simply Fresh Foods INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Simply Fresh Foods INC ranks #39,954 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty11% serious
$8,435
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#39,954
of 99,447 penalized employers

Simply Fresh Foods INC in Buena Park, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,435. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Simply Fresh Foods INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #39,954 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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. For comparison, Armor Metal Group, INC. in Mason, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,434 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
11.1%
of violations were serious
#39,954
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Simply Fresh Foods INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Simply Fresh Foods INC runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$8,435 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Simply Fresh Foods INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.210.120.029.939.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSILVER BAY SEAFOODS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PRECISION BUILD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CARMEN CREATIVE CABI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38MEGLIO INTERIORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14NITREX INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22GREATWIDE DISTRIBUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALLIED TUBE AND COND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MASTERCRAFTERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29COASTAL INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ASSONET INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20BALDWIN FILTERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MICROTECH KNIVES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24PIQUA CHAMPION FOUND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21THE EUCLID CHEMICAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JV MANUFACTURING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORTHERN WIND, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CHROMA COLOR CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HERSHEY COMPANY REES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CABINET CONCEPTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19Simply Fresh Foods INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Simply Fresh Foods INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Simply Fresh Foods INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Simply Fresh Foods INC ranks #17,695 at $8,435 current penalty.

How Simply Fresh Foods INC Compares

Simply Fresh Foods INC's 4.50 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-01-16

Last Inspection

2016-12-12

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,218

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $4,218 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

11.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

88.9% 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

$26,900

Current Penalty Amount

$8,435

Penalty Reduction

68.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,465 from the initial assessment of $26,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Simply Fresh Foods INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $8,435 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,218 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,435 here).

The Briar Hill Stone Company $8,435 OH Saes Smart Materials, INC. $8,435 NY Armor Metal Group, INC. $8,434 OH Vermont Container CORP. $8,437 VT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Silver Bay Seafoods, LLC 2 insp. False Pass, AK Precision Build Solutions, LLC 2 insp. Tampa, FL Carmen Creative Cabinet, L.L.C. 2 insp. Belton, TX Meglio Interiors, LLC 2 insp. Chamblee, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Briar Hill Stone Company
MC Dermott, OH
4 inspections $8,435
Opi Products, INC.
North Hollywood, CA
3 inspections $8,435
Saes Smart Materials, INC.
New Hartford, NY
3 inspections $8,435
Armor Metal Group, INC.
Mason, OH
2 inspections $8,434
Vermont Container CORP.
Bennington, VT
2 inspections $8,437

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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 Simply Fresh Foods INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Simply Fresh Foods INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Simply Fresh Foods INC have? ▼
Simply Fresh Foods INC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,435.
How many OSHA inspections has Simply Fresh Foods INC had? ▼
Simply Fresh Foods INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-16 and the most recent on 2016-12-12. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Simply Fresh Foods INC? ▼
Simply Fresh Foods INC has been assessed $8,435 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,900 (a 68.6% reduction).
Does Simply Fresh Foods INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Simply Fresh Foods INC 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.
What industry does Simply Fresh Foods INC operate in? ▼
Simply Fresh Foods INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Simply Fresh Foods INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Simply Fresh Foods INC ranks #39,954 (the upper half 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 Simply Fresh Foods INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Simply Fresh Foods INC's total OSHA penalty of $8,435 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, Armor Metal Group, INC. in Mason, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $8,434 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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