Manufacturing · Pago Pago, AS

Starkist Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Starkist Company ranks #61,673 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,000
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#61,673
of 99,447 penalized employers

Starkist Company in Pago Pago, AS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Starkist Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #61,673 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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, Cygnet Manufacturing CO. in Oaks, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,000 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#61,673
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Starkist Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Starkist Company runs well below peers (0.25x 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

$4,000 Top 38% most affordable more affordable than 62% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Starkist Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.220.430.740.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWONTON FOOD CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SIFCO FORGE GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28AMERICAN PLANT FOOD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15UKMC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DCI INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39SOLVAY SPECIALTY POL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16STEEL KING INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SOLIDSURFACE DESIGN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17TOYO INK AMERICA, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18MENARD, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ALIN MACHINING COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13STYX ACQUISITION LLC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RIBBON TECHNOLOGY CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14INDUSTRIAL MODELS GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14OLIN WINCHESTER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GROVE PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ARGO SPRING MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24MASTER MACHINE & REP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GM COMPONENTS HOLDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9VOLLRATH COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Starkist Company, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Starkist Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Starkist Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Starkist Company ranks #25,006 at $4,000 current penalty.

How Starkist Company Compares

Starkist Company's 0.50 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 below peers (0.25x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-04-15

Last Inspection

2014-12-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $2,000 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$7,000

Current Penalty Amount

$4,000

Penalty Reduction

42.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,000 from the initial assessment of $7,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Starkist Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $4,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,000 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Starkist Company, both outside AS 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 Starkist Company safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Starkist Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 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 Starkist Company have?
Starkist Company has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Starkist Company had?
Starkist Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-04-15 and the most recent on 2014-12-12. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Starkist Company?
Starkist Company has been assessed $4,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,000 (a 42.9% reduction).
Does Starkist Company have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Starkist Company 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 Starkist Company operate in?
Starkist Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311711). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Starkist Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Starkist Company ranks #61,673 (the lower 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 Starkist Company's safety record compare to industry average?
Starkist Company's total OSHA penalty of $4,000 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, Cygnet Manufacturing CO. in Oaks, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,000 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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