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Manufacturing · Clovis, NM

Southwest Cheese Company, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southwest Cheese Company, LLC ranks #3,384 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty100% serious
$66,216
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#3,384
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southwest Cheese Company, LLC in Clovis, NM has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $66,216. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Southwest Cheese Company, LLC 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,384 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Hall Manufacturing, LLC in North Little Rock, AR is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $66,232 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#3,384
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Southwest Cheese Company, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Southwest Cheese Company, LLC runs well above peers (4.2x 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

$66,216 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 ($66,216) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $66,216 $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 Southwest Cheese Company, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.317.432.547.662.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMIRACAPO PIZZA COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32B & B LUMBER CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 60TRI-STATE ENVELOPE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KITTRICH CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32COLLEEN & HERB ENTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BIMBO BAKERIES USA, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9USA HARNESS INTERNAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BEAULIEU GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ELEVATOR DOORS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CROSS TRAILERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ATI FOIL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41USS POSCO INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HOUSEHOLD METALS INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SUPERIOR CONCRETE MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35EMPIRE CHEESE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MERSEN USA PTT CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALL GRANITE AND MARB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17HANDY BUTTON MACHINE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DUO FORM ACQUISITION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CUISINE SOLUTIONS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Southwest Cheese Com…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Southwest Cheese Company, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Southwest Cheese Company, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Southwest Cheese Company, LLC is the #1,745 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($66,216).

How Southwest Cheese Company, LLC Compares

Southwest Cheese Company, LLC's 2.50 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 well above peers (4.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-12-01

Last Inspection

2025-01-02

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$33,108

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $33,108 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$82,770

Current Penalty Amount

$66,216

Penalty Reduction

20.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,554 from the initial assessment of $82,770. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Southwest Cheese Company, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southwest Cheese Company, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $66,216 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $33,108 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Southwest Cheese Company, LLC, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($66,216 here).

Cul-Mac Industries INC $66,215 MI Reading Truck Body, LLC $66,225 PA Hall Manufacturing, LLC $66,232 AR Bimbo QSR Ohio, LLC $66,200 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Miracapo Pizza Company LLC DBA Little Lady Foods 2 insp. Gurnee, IL B & B Lumber CO., INC. 2 insp. Jamesville, NY Tri-State Envelope Corporation 2 insp. Ashland, PA Kittrich Corporation 2 insp. Buford, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cul-Mac Industries INC
Wayne, MI
15 inspections $66,215
Reading Truck Body, LLC
Reading, PA
7 inspections $66,225
SMG Apparel, INC.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Hall Manufacturing, LLC
North Little Rock, AR
3 inspections $66,232
Bimbo QSR Ohio, LLC
Zanesville, OH
2 inspections $66,200

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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 Southwest Cheese Company, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southwest Cheese Company, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Southwest Cheese Company, LLC have? ▼
Southwest Cheese Company, LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $66,216.
How many OSHA inspections has Southwest Cheese Company, LLC had? ▼
Southwest Cheese Company, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-12-01 and the most recent on 2025-01-02. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southwest Cheese Company, LLC? ▼
Southwest Cheese Company, LLC has been assessed $66,216 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $82,770 (a 20.0% reduction).
Does Southwest Cheese Company, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southwest Cheese Company, LLC has 5 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 Southwest Cheese Company, LLC operate in? ▼
Southwest Cheese Company, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311513). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Southwest Cheese Company, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southwest Cheese Company, LLC ranks #3,384 (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 Southwest Cheese Company, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southwest Cheese Company, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $66,216 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hall Manufacturing, LLC in North Little Rock, AR is a similar manufacturing employer with $66,232 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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