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Retail Trade · Sioux City, IA

Sunkist Bakery CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sunkist Bakery CO. ranks #73,937 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$2,300
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#73,937
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sunkist Bakery CO. in Sioux City, IA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sunkist Bakery CO. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,937 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Total Nutrition in San Antonio, TX is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#73,937
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sunkist Bakery CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sunkist Bakery CO. runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$2,300 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Sunkist Bakery CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUS WHEEL INC DBA DET…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20TIRE WAREHOUSE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LABADIE AUTO COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30TOTAL WINE & MORE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SUPERMERCADOS MAXIMO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MEIJER STORE #242, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NORBITH CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DOLLAR GENERAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DESIGNERS' CHOICE FU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LES SCHWAB WAREHOUSE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2VANGUARD AUTO SALES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21BUCHANAN AUTO PARK, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BEDROCK KITCHEN AND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12MOUNTAIN WEST TRUCK …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SMITH KIA OF BELLING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WAL-MART STORES INC.…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1FUKUVI USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SUPPLY NEW ENGLAND, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MARSHFIELD BARGAIN H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Sunkist Bakery CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Sunkist Bakery CO. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Sunkist Bakery CO. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Sunkist Bakery CO. is the #2,066 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($2,300).

How Sunkist Bakery CO. Compares

Sunkist Bakery CO.'s 3.33 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-07-28

Last Inspection

2012-07-27

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$767

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $767 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$4,000

Current Penalty Amount

$2,300

Penalty Reduction

42.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,700 from the initial assessment of $4,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Sunkist Bakery CO. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sunkist Bakery CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 10 1.7
Total Penalty $2,300 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $767 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sunkist Bakery CO., both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,300 here).

Highs Marine INC $2,300 MI Lonnie Cobb Ford, LLC $2,300 TN THC Nevada, LLC $2,300 NV Goodwill Industries of Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada, INC. $2,300 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

US Wheel INC DBA Detroit Wheel & Tire 3 insp. Troy, MI Tire Warehouse 3 insp. Scarborough, ME Labadie Auto Company 3 insp. Bay City, MI Total Wine & More 3 insp. Reno, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Total Nutrition
San Antonio, TX
0 inspections $0
California Auto Broker
San Jose, CA
0 inspections $0
Highs Marine INC
Decatur, MI
2 inspections $2,300
Lonnie Cobb Ford, LLC
Henderson, TN
2 inspections $2,300
THC Nevada, LLC
North las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $2,300

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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 Sunkist Bakery CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sunkist Bakery CO.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sunkist Bakery CO. have? ▼
Sunkist Bakery CO. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Sunkist Bakery CO. had? ▼
Sunkist Bakery CO. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-28 and the most recent on 2012-07-27. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sunkist Bakery CO.? ▼
Sunkist Bakery CO. has been assessed $2,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,000 (a 42.5% reduction).
Does Sunkist Bakery CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sunkist Bakery CO. has 8 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 Sunkist Bakery CO. operate in? ▼
Sunkist Bakery CO. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 445291). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sunkist Bakery CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sunkist Bakery CO. ranks #73,937 (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 Sunkist Bakery CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sunkist Bakery CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,300 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Total Nutrition in San Antonio, TX is a similar retail trade employer with $0 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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