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Professional & Technical Services · Torrance, CA

The Lotus Pet Food, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Lotus Pet Food, INC. ranks #20,182 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty33% serious
$17,750
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,182
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Lotus Pet Food, INC. in Torrance, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected The Lotus Pet Food, INC. 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,182 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, TLC Landscapes in Roanoke, TX is another professional & technical services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#20,182
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How The Lotus Pet Food, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Lotus Pet Food, INC. runs far above peers (13.1x 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

$17,750 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is The Lotus Pet Food, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.917.926.835.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW DIMENSIONS OUTDO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DEPT. OF INTERIOR - …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SPORTSMED DISTRIBUTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DAYTON T. BROWN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0JACKSON DAWSON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LAMAR COMPANY THE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ROADLINK WORKFORCE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHEMO DYNAMICS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ENVIRONMENTAL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALLIANCE SIGNS OF VI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VILLAGE VETERINARY H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NOAA ALASKA FISHERIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BERLAND PRINTING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WASS-ARTHURS SIGNS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MARINE SAFETY CONSUL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FOOD AND DRUG ADMINI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DWK LIFE SCIENCES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KASE/WARBONNET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SIEMENS HEALTHCARE D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0E.N. RANGE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34The Lotus Pet Food, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
The Lotus Pet Food, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical Services 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 Lotus Pet Food, INC. in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

Professional & Technical Services sector: The Lotus Pet Food, INC. is the #70 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 509 employers with nonzero fines ($17,750).

How The Lotus Pet Food, INC. Compares

The Lotus Pet Food, INC.'s 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (13.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-04-26

Last Inspection

2024-03-13

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,875

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $8,875 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$28,700

Current Penalty Amount

$17,750

Penalty Reduction

38.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,950 from the initial assessment of $28,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How The Lotus Pet Food, INC. compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Lotus Pet Food, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.6
Violations 6 1.2
Total Penalty $17,750 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,875 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Lotus Pet Food, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,750 here).

Advanced Outdoor Solutions LLC $18,173 NY Msa Labs $18,300 AK Arrowhead Industrial Services (USA), INC. $18,507 AL J. Hutchins, INC. $18,572 VT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

New Dimensions Outdoor Services, INC. 2 insp. Mooresville, NC Dept. of Interior - Usfw 2 insp. Lacey, WA Sportsmed Distributor INC. 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY Dayton T. Brown, INC. 2 insp. Bohemia, NY

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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 Lotus Pet Food, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Lotus Pet Food, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does The Lotus Pet Food, INC. have? ▼
The Lotus Pet Food, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,750.
How many OSHA inspections has The Lotus Pet Food, INC. had? ▼
The Lotus Pet Food, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-04-26 and the most recent on 2024-03-13. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Lotus Pet Food, INC.? ▼
The Lotus Pet Food, INC. has been assessed $17,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,700 (a 38.2% reduction).
Does The Lotus Pet Food, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Lotus Pet Food, INC. has 2 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 Lotus Pet Food, INC. operate in? ▼
The Lotus Pet Food, INC. operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541715). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The Lotus Pet Food, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Lotus Pet Food, INC. ranks #20,182 (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 Lotus Pet Food, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Lotus Pet Food, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $17,750 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (13.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, TLC Landscapes in Roanoke, TX is a similar professional & technical services 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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