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West Liberty Foods

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), West Liberty Foods ranks #39,844 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$8,480
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#39,844
of 99,447 penalized employers

West Liberty Foods in Bolingbrook, IL 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: $8,480. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected West Liberty Foods 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 #39,844 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, GW Becker, INC. in Hermitage, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,477 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#39,844
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • 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.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($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 West Liberty Foods compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows West Liberty Foods runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$8,480 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% 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 West Liberty Foods.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.315.230.044.959.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TRI STATE TIMBER SAW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 57SCAPA NORTH AMERICA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38TILCON NEW YORK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NEW HEAVEN CHEMICALS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16ERIC HAMILTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16FAIRWAY STAFFING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PROMAXIMA MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22BOLD IDEAS TEXAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PROFESSIONAL BUILDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DIAMOND PRO CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WESTLAKE NATRIUM LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RICHARDS-WILBERT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19LAKE ERIE SHIP REPAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25KANEKA NORTH AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AKEBONO BRAKE CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12JCIM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MONTEREY SCULPTURE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17FRY COMMUNICATIONS I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MARS PETCARE US INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10West Liberty Foods, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
West Liberty Foods 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.

West Liberty Foods in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, West Liberty Foods ranks #17,650 at $8,480 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $8,480 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How West Liberty Foods Compares

West Liberty Foods'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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-07-15

Last Inspection

2017-04-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,240

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $4,240 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$12,115

Current Penalty Amount

$8,480

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$8,480

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,635 from the initial assessment of $12,115. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric West Liberty Foods Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $8,480 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,240 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for West Liberty Foods, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,480 here).

Parker Rust-Proof of Cleveland, INC. $8,480 OH M&M Wood Products INC $8,482 PA Frick's Quality Meats $8,482 MO GW Becker, INC. $8,477 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar Tree Stores, INC. 2 insp. Weatherford, TX Tri State Timber Sawmill, LLC. 2 insp. Brashear, MO Scapa North America, LLC 2 insp. Windsor, CT Tilcon New York INC. 2 insp. Wharton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Parker Rust-Proof of Cleveland, INC.
East Cleveland, OH
2 inspections $8,480
Home Products International - North America, INC.
Chicago, IL
3 inspections $8,479
M&M Wood Products INC
Morris Run, PA
4 inspections $8,482
Frick's Quality Meats
Washington, MO
2 inspections $8,482
GW Becker, INC.
Hermitage, PA
2 inspections $8,477

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What to do with this record

Use West Liberty Foods's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare West Liberty Foods against Parker Rust-Proof of Cleveland, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether West Liberty Foods's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • West Liberty Foods 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 West Liberty Foods safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, West Liberty Foods's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 West Liberty Foods have? ▼
West Liberty Foods has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,480.
How many OSHA inspections has West Liberty Foods had? ▼
West Liberty Foods has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-07-15 and the most recent on 2017-04-06. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for West Liberty Foods? ▼
West Liberty Foods has been assessed $8,480 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,115 (a 30.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does West Liberty Foods have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. West Liberty Foods has 3 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 West Liberty Foods been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against West Liberty Foods, 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 West Liberty Foods operate in? ▼
West Liberty Foods operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311412). 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 West Liberty Foods owes me wages? ▼
If you believe West Liberty Foods 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 1 case.
Where does West Liberty Foods rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, West Liberty Foods ranks #39,844 (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 West Liberty Foods's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
West Liberty Foods's total OSHA penalty of $8,480 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, GW Becker, INC. in Hermitage, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $8,477 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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