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Manufacturing · Ripon, CA

The Wine Group

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Wine Group ranks #53,234 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$5,400
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#53,234
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Wine Group in Ripon, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,400. The employer also has 2 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases 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 The Wine Group 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,234 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Texcraft, INC. in Lubbock, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,400 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#53,234
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($0 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 The Wine Group compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Wine Group runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$5,400 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 The Wine Group.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.915.723.631.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLOUIS DIERZEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28DOUBLE R BRAND FOODS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30CHRYSLER- KOKOMO CAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NUTRASTAR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BRIGGS & STRATTON PO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SOUTHEAST FOREST PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17ISCO INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MIDWEST MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4W.M. SHEPPARD LUMBER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16RANDALL MECHANICAL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARTIN OPERATING PAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PROGRESSIVE STAMPING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SUXESS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19PHILIP MORRIS USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ESCOFAB,INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MICOBE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25FLORIDA TRANSFORMER,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SOUTHWOOD LUMBER AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4The Wine Group, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
The Wine Group has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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 Wine Group in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, The Wine Group ranks #22,317 at $5,400 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $5,400 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How The Wine Group Compares

The Wine Group'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 below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-08-20

Last Inspection

2019-11-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,700 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$9,600

Current Penalty Amount

$5,400

Penalty Reduction

43.8%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$5,400

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,200 from the initial assessment of $9,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
1

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How The Wine Group compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Wine Group Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $5,400 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,700 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Wine Group, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,400 here).

Matix Corporation of America $5,400 TN Chicagone Developers, INC. $5,400 IL Fort Peck Tech at Ans Industries $5,400 MT CJBBB, INC $5,400 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Louis Dierzen 2 insp. Newark, IL Double R Brand Foods LLC 2 insp. Lufkin, TX Chrysler- Kokomo Casting Plant 2 insp. Kokomo, IN Nutrastar INC. 2 insp. Farmingdale, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

CJBBB, INC
Winchester, TN
2 inspections $5,400
Texcraft, INC.
Lubbock, TX
2 inspections $5,400
Amscan Custom Injection Molding, LLC
Los Lunas, NM
2 inspections $5,400
Wickett and Craig of America, INC.
Curwensville, PA
4 inspections $5,400
Riviana Foods INC.
Fresno, CA
2 inspections $5,400

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What to do with this record

Use The Wine Group's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare The Wine Group against CJBBB, INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether The Wine Group's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • The Wine Group also carries $0 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 The Wine Group safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Wine Group's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 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 The Wine Group have? ▼
The Wine Group has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,400.
How many OSHA inspections has The Wine Group had? ▼
The Wine Group has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-08-20 and the most recent on 2019-11-04. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Wine Group? ▼
The Wine Group has been assessed $5,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,600 (a 43.8% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does The Wine Group have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Wine Group 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.
Has The Wine Group been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against The Wine Group, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does The Wine Group operate in? ▼
The Wine Group operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 312130). 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 The Wine Group owes me wages? ▼
If you believe The Wine Group 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does The Wine Group rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Wine Group ranks #53,234 (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 The Wine Group's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Wine Group's total OSHA penalty of $5,400 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, Texcraft, INC. in Lubbock, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,400 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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