Manufacturing · Ontario, CA

Tropicale Foods, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tropicale Foods, LLC ranks #77,242 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$1,950
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#77,242
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tropicale Foods, LLC in Ontario, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,950. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tropicale Foods, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,242 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. For comparison, Avkem International LLC in Humboldt, TN is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,950 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#77,242
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tropicale Foods, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tropicale Foods, LLC runs well below peers (0.12x 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

$1,950 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Tropicale Foods, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.027.51318.524OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHALLENGE MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FERMENTATIONEXPERTS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE CARTER JONES LUM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14KENNEDY CON., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14GREAT PLAINS MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5REX HEAT TREAT - LAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PLATAS CONCRETE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20MASTERBRAND CABINETS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ANIMAL COMFORT GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FORUM ENERGY TECHNOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ROCKIN C SAWMILL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MW INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19TEXAS TOOLMAKERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GREGORY MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23PERRY'S ICE CREAM CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8H.G. TOLER AND SON L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WRIGHT PALLET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WBC EXTRUSION PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9T & S SAWMILL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MOLSON COORS BEVERAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Tropicale Foods, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Tropicale Foods, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Tropicale Foods, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Tropicale Foods, LLC is the #29,887 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($1,950).

How Tropicale Foods, LLC Compares

Tropicale Foods, LLC's 1.50 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 (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-10-04

Last Inspection

2025-02-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$975

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $975 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$6,600

Current Penalty Amount

$1,950

Penalty Reduction

70.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,650 from the initial assessment of $6,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Tropicale Foods, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tropicale Foods, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $1,950 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $975 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tropicale Foods, LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Tropicale Foods, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Tropicale Foods, LLC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 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 Tropicale Foods, LLC have?
Tropicale Foods, LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,950.
How many OSHA inspections has Tropicale Foods, LLC had?
Tropicale Foods, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-10-04 and the most recent on 2025-02-11. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tropicale Foods, LLC?
Tropicale Foods, LLC has been assessed $1,950 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,600 (a 70.5% reduction).
Does Tropicale Foods, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Tropicale Foods, LLC 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 Tropicale Foods, LLC operate in?
Tropicale Foods, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311520). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Tropicale Foods, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tropicale Foods, LLC ranks #77,242 (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 Tropicale Foods, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Tropicale Foods, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1,950 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, Avkem International LLC in Humboldt, TN is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,950 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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