Manufacturing · Bolingbrook, IL

West Liberty Foods, L.L.C.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. ranks #4,829 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 14 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty71% serious
$52,040
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#4,829
of 99,447 penalized employers

West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. in Bolingbrook, IL has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $52,040. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. 6 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,829 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Charles a. Rogers Enterprises, INC. in Victor, NY is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $52,068 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#4,829
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 6 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 West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$52,040 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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, L.L.C..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.01.216.632.047.462.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVALMONT INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 25SPI / MOBILE PULLEY …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 37ANEL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12FURLANI FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4MLC WINDOW CO INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 60COLDWATER VENEER INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 31SIEMENS MOBILITY, INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4FLAMBEAU, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 21PECO FOODS, INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16TIFTON ALUMINUM EXTR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 36OSCO INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17ROSINA FOOD PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18PAUL MUELLER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11OAK CREEK WOOD PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15SERODINO, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14PIERCE MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4VIGOR ALASKA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 24THE FISHING COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 31SUPERIOR ADSORBENTS,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 29THERMWELL PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5West Liberty Foods, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14
West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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, L.L.C. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. ranks #2,466 at $52,040 current penalty.

How West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. Compares

West Liberty Foods, L.L.C.'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 well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2015-02-12

Last Inspection

2023-04-27

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,673

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 8 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $8,673 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

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

$77,325

Current Penalty Amount

$52,040

Penalty Reduction

32.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $25,285 from the initial assessment of $77,325. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 14 8.0
Total Penalty $52,040 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,673 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($52,040 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

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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 West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, West Liberty Foods, L.L.C.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 14 violations across 6 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. have?
West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $52,040.
How many OSHA inspections has West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. had?
West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-02-12 and the most recent on 2023-04-27. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for West Liberty Foods, L.L.C.?
West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. has been assessed $52,040 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $77,325 (a 32.7% reduction).
Does West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. has 10 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 West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. operate in?
West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311612). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. 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, L.L.C. ranks #4,829 (the top 5% 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, L.L.C.'s safety record compare to industry average?
West Liberty Foods, L.L.C.'s total OSHA penalty of $52,040 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Charles a. Rogers Enterprises, INC. in Victor, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $52,068 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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