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Superior Dairy

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Superior Dairy ranks #62,231 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty40% serious
$3,900
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#62,231
of 99,447 penalized employers

Superior Dairy in Canton, OH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,900. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Superior Dairy 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,231 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,783 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. For comparison, Kuhn North America, INC. in Brodhead, WI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,683 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#62,231
of 99,447 penalized employers
$1,783
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 78/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($2K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Superior Dairy compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Superior Dairy 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

$3,900 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 Superior Dairy.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0013.627.340.954.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUBURBAN PLASTICS CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15DRAKE EXTRUSION, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GONNELLA BAKING CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5INTEGRA-CAST, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21D & S WELDING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18FLORIDA FLOATS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CHICAGO AEROSOL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NEOKRAFT SIGNS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13WALLNER EXPAC, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MEGAWALL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34SOUTHERN WILD GAME H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NEW STANDARD CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4JAMES SKINNER BAKING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NORDYNE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8LOFLIN HANDLE CO., INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 52STRUCTURAL PRESTRESS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BAE SYSTEMS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1GOTHAM SCENIC LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10LANDMARK MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17Superior Dairy, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Superior Dairy has 3 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.

Superior Dairy in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Superior Dairy is the #25,330 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($3,900). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Superior Dairy ranks #3,990 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($1,783).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,900 OSHA penalties plus $1,783 WHD back wages (31.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Superior Dairy Compares

Superior Dairy's 1.67 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

3

First Inspection

2010-10-13

Last Inspection

2017-01-23

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $1,300 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

40.0% of total

1

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

$20,732

Current Penalty Amount

$3,900

Penalty Reduction

81.2%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$5,683

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,832 from the initial assessment of $20,732. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,783
Employees Affected
3
WHD Violations
4
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$594
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$1,783

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Superior Dairy owed $1,783 in back wages to 3 employees across 1 case and 4 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Superior Dairy Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $3,900 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,300 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Superior Dairy, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,900 here).

Pinworx Bowling International, LLC $3,900 FL American Equipment and Machine, INC. $3,900 IL Boomer Construction Materials $3,900 MI Rudd Container Corporation $3,900 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Suburban Plastics CO. 3 insp. Elgin, IL Drake Extrusion, INC. 3 insp. Ridgeway, VA Tyson Foods, INC. 3 insp. South Hutchinson, KS Gonnella Baking CO. 3 insp. Aurora, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kuhn North America, INC.
Brodhead, WI
2 inspections $5,683
Bay Maritime Group
Richmond, CA
2 inspections $5,683
Vermont Bread Company
Brattleboro, VT
3 inspections $5,683
Peerless Products, INC.
Fort Scott, KS
3 inspections $5,683
Precision Medical, INC.
Hoschton, GA
2 inspections $5,683

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What to do with this record

Use Superior Dairy's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Superior Dairy against Kuhn North America, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Superior Dairy's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Superior Dairy also carries $1,783 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Superior Dairy safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Superior Dairy's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Superior Dairy have? ▼
Superior Dairy has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Superior Dairy had? ▼
Superior Dairy has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-13 and the most recent on 2017-01-23. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Superior Dairy? ▼
Superior Dairy has been assessed $3,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,732 (a 81.2% reduction). Additionally, $1,783 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Superior Dairy have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Superior Dairy has 2 serious violations, and 2 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has Superior Dairy been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Superior Dairy, resulting in $1,783 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Superior Dairy operate in? ▼
Superior Dairy operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311511). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Superior Dairy owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Superior Dairy owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $1,783 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Superior Dairy rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Superior Dairy ranks #62,231 (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 Superior Dairy's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Superior Dairy's total OSHA penalty of $3,900 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kuhn North America, INC. in Brodhead, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,683 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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