Manufacturing · Rose Hill, NC

Valley Proteins, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Valley Proteins, INC ranks #30,433 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty71% serious
$11,810
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#30,433
of 99,447 penalized employers

Valley Proteins, INC in Rose Hill, NC has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,810. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Valley Proteins, INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,433 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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. For comparison, Door Components INC in Fontana, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,810 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#30,433
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Valley Proteins, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Valley Proteins, INC runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$11,810 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Valley Proteins, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.03.710.81825.132.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVIBRACOUSTIC USA, IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14Asap Pallets Inc., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15DAMON INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22SHANNON PACKAGING CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13FOCUS DIRECT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29SALM PARTNERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PAMARCO GLOBAL GRAPH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21STYLEX SEATING, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18AGE INDUSTRIES, LTD., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SIELAFF CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7KELLEY MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10JOHN DEERE COMPONENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GAMLET, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31ALUCHEM, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14VOYLES OVERHEAD DOOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19TAUBENSEE STEEL & WI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24COASTAL WOOD PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18CARRY-ON TRAILER COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16ODOM'S TENNESSEE PRIDE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8STONE CITY PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Valley Proteins, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Valley Proteins, INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Valley Proteins, INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Valley Proteins, INC is the #13,994 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($11,810).

How Valley Proteins, INC Compares

Valley Proteins, INC's 2.33 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 (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-10-30

Last Inspection

2014-01-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,937

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $3,937 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$15,400

Current Penalty Amount

$11,810

Penalty Reduction

23.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,590 from the initial assessment of $15,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Valley Proteins, INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Valley Proteins, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $11,810 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,937 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Valley Proteins, INC, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valley Proteins, INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Valley Proteins, INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Valley Proteins, INC have?
Valley Proteins, INC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,810.
How many OSHA inspections has Valley Proteins, INC had?
Valley Proteins, INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-30 and the most recent on 2014-01-09. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Valley Proteins, INC?
Valley Proteins, INC has been assessed $11,810 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,400 (a 23.3% reduction).
Does Valley Proteins, INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Valley Proteins, INC has 5 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 Valley Proteins, INC operate in?
Valley Proteins, INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311613). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Valley Proteins, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Valley Proteins, INC ranks #30,433 (the upper 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 Valley Proteins, INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Valley Proteins, INC's total OSHA penalty of $11,810 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, Door Components INC in Fontana, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $11,810 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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