Wholesale Trade · Moore, OK

Vaughan Foods

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Vaughan Foods ranks #45,041 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$7,080
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#45,041
of 99,447 penalized employers

Vaughan Foods in Moore, OK has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,080. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Vaughan Foods 5 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.2 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #45,041 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Furniture Depot Outlet in Corpus Christi, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.2
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#45,041
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Vaughan Foods compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Vaughan Foods runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$7,080 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Vaughan Foods.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0010.821.532.343.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSCRAP PARTNERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24GENERAL TRADING CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11AMAZON.COM SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0COMERCIAL TORO INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20SA RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13METROPOLITAN FOODS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2TUTUILA STORE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10VICTORIA-CALHOUN GRA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7SCHNITZER STEEL INDU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2HRP BROWNSVILLE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2STRATEGIC MATERIALS,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12MICHIGAN INVESTMENTS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18US FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6LUEN FUNG ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6FULLERTON FARMERS EL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14DOREL HOME FURNISHIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5SCOTCH PLYWOOD COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8TUTHILL PUMP CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3ALL STAR METALS, L.L…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0ALPCO RECYCLING INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 41Vaughan Foods, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6
Vaughan Foods has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Vaughan Foods in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Vaughan Foods sits at penalty rank #2,171 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($7,080 assessed).

How Vaughan Foods Compares

Vaughan Foods's 1.20 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2013-05-31

Last Inspection

2017-05-18

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,416

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 5 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.2 violations per visit. That's $1,416 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$11,050

Current Penalty Amount

$7,080

Penalty Reduction

35.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,970 from the initial assessment of $11,050. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Vaughan Foods compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Vaughan Foods Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 6 5.5
Total Penalty $7,080 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,416 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Vaughan Foods, both outside OK 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 Vaughan Foods safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Vaughan Foods's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 5 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Vaughan Foods have?
Vaughan Foods has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,080.
How many OSHA inspections has Vaughan Foods had?
Vaughan Foods has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-31 and the most recent on 2017-05-18. This averages 1.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Vaughan Foods?
Vaughan Foods has been assessed $7,080 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,050 (a 35.9% reduction).
Does Vaughan Foods have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Vaughan Foods has 4 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 Vaughan Foods operate in?
Vaughan Foods operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424450). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Vaughan Foods rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Vaughan Foods ranks #45,041 (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 Vaughan Foods's safety record compare to industry average?
Vaughan Foods's total OSHA penalty of $7,080 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Furniture Depot Outlet in Corpus Christi, TX is a similar wholesale trade 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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