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Manufacturing · Topeka, KS

The J.M. Smucker Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The J.M. Smucker Company ranks #13,491 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 4 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty25% serious
$24,889
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#13,491
of 99,447 penalized employers

The J.M. Smucker Company in Topeka, KS has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $24,889. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The J.M. Smucker Company 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,491 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, GB Manufacturing Company in Delta, OH is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $24,895 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#13,491
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How The J.M. Smucker Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The J.M. Smucker Company runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$24,889 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 The J.M. Smucker Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.00.813.125.537.950.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBERRY MARBLE COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19PCP GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26COLUMBUS CASTINGS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9FIBERGLASS INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 48CHARLES A. ROGERS EN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16VENETIAN MARBLE AND …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22VALLEY DIE CASTINGS,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11CAROLINA PRECISION F…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 41K.C. SOL-TECH, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 43NATIONAL CHIMNEY SUP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11BOYD STATION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13SUPERIOR FIBERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23HUMPHREYS INDUSTRIAL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4UNIVERSAL PACKAGING …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5KEITH HUBER CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9PROCTER & GAMBLE PAP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11THUNDERBOLT MARINE, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7INDIAN SUMMER COOP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13KOPPERS INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5GENERAL MILLS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3The J.M. Smucker Com…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4
The J.M. Smucker Company has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

The J.M. Smucker Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, The J.M. Smucker Company sits at penalty rank #6,598 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($24,889 assessed).

How The J.M. Smucker Company Compares

The J.M. Smucker Company's 1.00 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2018-02-20

Last Inspection

2022-07-13

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,222

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $6,222 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$36,451

Current Penalty Amount

$24,889

Penalty Reduction

31.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,562 from the initial assessment of $36,451. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How The J.M. Smucker Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The J.M. Smucker Company Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $24,889 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,222 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The J.M. Smucker Company, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($24,889 here).

Pli las Vegas, LLC $24,890 NV Sigma Engineered Solutions $24,890 WI Marelli North America INC. $24,888 OH GB Manufacturing Company $24,895 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Berry Marble Company, INC. 4 insp. Tyler, TX PCP Group, LLC 4 insp. Clearwater, FL Columbus Castings 4 insp. Columbus, OH Fiberglass Industries, INC. 4 insp. Amsterdam, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pli las Vegas, LLC
North las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $24,890
Sigma Engineered Solutions
Markesan, WI
2 inspections $24,890
Marelli North America INC.
Bowling Green, OH
2 inspections $24,888
GB Manufacturing Company
Delta, OH
4 inspections $24,895
VFP, INC.
Duffield, VA
5 inspections $24,897

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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 The J.M. Smucker Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The J.M. Smucker Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 4 violations across 4 inspections, including 1 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 The J.M. Smucker Company have? ▼
The J.M. Smucker Company has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $24,889.
How many OSHA inspections has The J.M. Smucker Company had? ▼
The J.M. Smucker Company has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-02-20 and the most recent on 2022-07-13. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The J.M. Smucker Company? ▼
The J.M. Smucker Company has been assessed $24,889 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $36,451 (a 31.7% reduction).
Does The J.M. Smucker Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The J.M. Smucker 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 The J.M. Smucker Company operate in? ▼
The J.M. Smucker Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The J.M. Smucker Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The J.M. Smucker Company ranks #13,491 (the top quarter 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 The J.M. Smucker Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The J.M. Smucker Company's total OSHA penalty of $24,889 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, GB Manufacturing Company in Delta, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $24,895 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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