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World Food Processing LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), World Food Processing LLC ranks #14,614 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty47% serious
$23,388
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#14,614
of 99,447 penalized employers

World Food Processing LLC in Oskaloosa, IA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,388. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected World Food Processing LLC 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,614 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Epic Enterprises, INC. in Ayer, MA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $23,389 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
46.7%
of violations were serious
#14,614
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How World Food Processing LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows World Food Processing LLC runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$23,388 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 World Food Processing LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0015.530.946.461.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAPLEGROVE GLUTEN FR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 52HEIDELBERG MATERIALS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SWISS AMERICAN CDMO …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CORBITT MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21FULLER INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7AA FOUNDRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 59DEB EL FOOD PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27MAGIC PLASTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14SWIFT INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21GRADALL INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SCHWABE NORTH AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10CLAREMONT FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WINPAK HEAT SEAL COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PACTIV LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BLUE BELL CREAMERIES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10INTERPRINT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TH FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CABOT COACH BUILDERS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20HOLLINGSWORTH & VOSE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SPITZER INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3World Food Processin…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15
World Food Processing LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

World Food Processing LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, World Food Processing LLC sits at penalty rank #7,147 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($23,388 assessed).

How World Food Processing LLC Compares

World Food Processing LLC's 5.00 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-12-15

Last Inspection

2020-01-28

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,796

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $7,796 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

46.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

53.3% 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

$53,081

Current Penalty Amount

$23,388

Penalty Reduction

55.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $29,693 from the initial assessment of $53,081. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How World Food Processing LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric World Food Processing LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $23,388 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,796 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for World Food Processing LLC, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,388 here).

Epic Enterprises, INC. $23,389 MA Augusta Fiberglass Coatings INC $23,393 SC Aaa Custom Cabinets, INC. $23,394 NV Western Feed LLC $23,382 NE

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Maplegrove Gluten Free Foods MFG INC 3 insp. Chino, CA Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC 3 insp. Middlebranch, OH Swiss American Cdmo LLC 3 insp. Carrollton, TX Corbitt Manufacturing Company 3 insp. Paragould, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Epic Enterprises, INC.
Ayer, MA
3 inspections $23,389
Art Zulu, Inc.
West New York, NJ
0 inspections $0
Augusta Fiberglass Coatings INC
Blackville, SC
5 inspections $23,393
Aaa Custom Cabinets, INC.
Henderson, NV
2 inspections $23,394
Western Feed LLC
Morrill, NE
3 inspections $23,382

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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 World Food Processing LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, World Food Processing LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 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 World Food Processing LLC have? ▼
World Food Processing LLC has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,388.
How many OSHA inspections has World Food Processing LLC had? ▼
World Food Processing LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-12-15 and the most recent on 2020-01-28. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for World Food Processing LLC? ▼
World Food Processing LLC has been assessed $23,388 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $53,081 (a 55.9% reduction).
Does World Food Processing LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. World Food Processing LLC has 7 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 World Food Processing LLC operate in? ▼
World Food Processing LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311423). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does World Food Processing LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, World Food Processing LLC ranks #14,614 (the top quarter 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 World Food Processing LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
World Food Processing LLC's total OSHA penalty of $23,388 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Epic Enterprises, INC. in Ayer, MA is a similar manufacturing employer with $23,389 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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