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Southwest Cheese Company, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southwest Cheese Company, LLC has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty100% serious
$66,216
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#3,347
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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, Blue Cube Operations LLC in Freeport, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $66,200 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
97%
of penalized employers rank lower

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 (4.3x 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

$66,216 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Southwest Cheese Company, LLC

The federal enforcement record for Southwest Cheese Company, LLC in Clovis, NM includes 2 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $82,770 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $66,216 - a 20.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $33,108. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well above peers (4.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-12-01 to 2025-01-02, a window of roughly 8 years.

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

$6,092

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 $6,092.

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 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southwest Cheese Company, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 5 7.8
Total Penalty $66,216 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $33,108 $6,092
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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 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
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 $15,410 per employer (4.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Blue Cube Operations LLC in Freeport, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $66,200 in current penalties.

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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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