Manufacturing
What the Data Says About Manufacturing
The Manufacturing sector (NAICS 31) contains 7,846 employers with OSHA enforcement records, generating 18,727 inspections and 49,386 documented violations across the industry. That works out to 2.64 violations per inspection and roughly 2.4 inspections per employer. Cumulative OSHA penalties against this sector total $140.8M, averaging $8K per inspection.
Compared against every other industry PlainWorker tracks, Manufacturing ranks #1 of 32 when measured by average penalty per inspection. The cross-industry average sits near $2K per inspection, so this sector runs above the mean. Industries with higher average penalties typically see a greater share of serious, willful, or repeat violations — categories OSHA reserves for hazards likely to cause serious physical harm or where employers knowingly disregarded the law.
The 7,846 employers shown below represent only workplaces with inspection or wage-theft enforcement records — not the full universe of Manufacturing businesses. Listings are drawn from the U.S. Department of Labor's enforcement database and updated monthly. Click any employer to view their full violation breakdown, penalty history, and wage-and-hour compliance record. For wage, occupational employment, and compensation context on this sector, cross-reference the related data sources at the bottom of this page.
Top Violators in Manufacturing
| # | Employer | Location | Violations | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIRACAPO PIZZA COMPANY LLC DBA LITTLE LADY FOODS | GURNEE, IL | 32 | $3.1M |
| 2 | DIDION MILLING, INC. | CAMBRIA, WI | 63 | $2.2M |
| 3 | TAYLOR FARMS NEW JERSEY, INC. | SWEDESBORO, NJ | 21 | $1.4M |
| 4 | ZWANENBERG FOOD GROUP (USA) INC. | CINCINNATI, OH | 41 | $1.3M |
| 5 | L&Y Food, Lotus Poultry, Moon Poultry, et al | EL MONTE, CA | 0 | $1.3M |
| 6 | Meza Poultry | HACIENDA HEIGHTS, CA | 0 | $1.2M |
| 7 | ALL-FEED PROCESSING AND PACKAGING, INC. | GALVA, IL | 42 | $911K |
| 8 | Green Ridge Farms | ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL | 0 | $775K |
| 9 | FOUNDATION FOOD GROUP, INC. | GAINESVILLE, GA | 52 | $691K |
| 10 | CASE FARMS PROCESSING, INC. | WINESBURG, OH | 122 | $684K |
| 11 | SMITHFIELD FOODS NORTH | SMITHFIELD, VA | 30 | $662K |
| 12 | Complete Agri Services of Maryland, Inc. | SALISBURY, MD | 0 | $658K |
| 13 | ZMDR LLC | LONE JACK, MO | 48 | $654K |
| 14 | Romeros Food Products, Inc. | SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA | 0 | $650K |
| 15 | J&J Snack Foods Corp. | Merchantville, NJ | 0 | $630K |
| 16 | CHOICE PRODUCTS USA, LLC | EAU CLAIRE, WI | 28 | $623K |
| 17 | Coca-Cola Bottling Consolidated, Inc | Anderson, IN | 0 | $585K |
| 18 | TRIBE MEDITERRANEAN FOODS, INCORPORATED | TAUNTON, MA | 18 | $540K |
| 19 | CJ TMI MANUFACTURING AMERICA, LLC | ROBBINSVILLE, NJ | 52 | $534K |
| 20 | THE JAMES SKINNER LLC | OMAHA, NE | 54 | $514K |
All Employers in Manufacturing
| Employer | Location | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| HANES BRANDS INC | STUART, VA | 2 | $2K |
| Custom Nutraceuticals | Bohemia, NY | 0 | $0 |
| CARGILL INC. DBA CARGILL KITCHEN SOLUTIONS | LAKE ODESSA, MI | 4 | $2K |
| RYC FOODS, LLC. | SAN ANTONIO, TX | 2 | $2K |
| CALIFORNIA SHELLFISH | WARRENTON, OR | 2 | $2K |
| CTI FOODS | AZUSA, CA | 4 | $2K |
| R & R Industries | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | $0 |
| SVC MANUFACTURING INC. | MOUNTAIN TOP, PA | 2 | $2K |
| SAZERAC COMPANY, INC. | LEWISTON, ME | 2 | $2K |
| MAPLEHURST BAKERIES, INC. | CARROLLTON, GA | 2 | $2K |
| INTERSTATE MEAT DISTRIBUTORS INC | CLACKAMAS, OR | 3 | $2K |
| LEHRKINDS INC | BOZEMAN, MT | 2 | $2K |
| A&H Production Inc. | Santa Ana, CA | 0 | $0 |
| Shearer's Food Waterford, LLC | Waterford, PA | 0 | $0 |
| HPK INDUSTRIES, LLC | ORISKANY, NY | 2 | $2K |
| CREATIVE TENT INTERNATIONAL | HENDERSON, NV | 2 | $2K |
| KM Foods, Inc | Greenwood, LA | 0 | $0 |
| Industrial Plastic Proudct Inc | Bradenton, FL | 0 | $0 |
| Tamale Kitchen | Denver, CO | 0 | $0 |
| Cholakian Wines | San Miguel, CA | 0 | $0 |
| Yummys Frozen Yogurt Lounge | Arlington, MA | 0 | $0 |
| A.D.M. CLINTON PLANT | CLINTON, IA | 3 | $2K |
| FRITO LAY INC. | WEST VALLEY CITY, UT | 2 | $2K |
| Logos in Thread | Harker Heights, TX | 0 | $0 |
| NOR-CAL BEVERAGE CO. INC. | WEST SACRAMENTO, CA | 2 | $2K |
| Green Valley Packing Co. | Claysville, PA | 0 | $0 |
| MISSOULA BREWING COMPANY LLC | MISSOULA, MT | 2 | $2K |
| Active Impressions | Riverside, CA | 0 | $0 |
| ZENNER'S QUALITY MEATS INC | PORTLAND, OR | 3 | $2K |
| HN Company, Inc. | Westminster, CA | 0 | $0 |
| The Mad Batter Bake Shop | Chagrin Falls, OH | 0 | $0 |
| Cotton Babies | Fenton, MO | 0 | $0 |
| ATKINSON MILLING CO INC. | SELMA, NC | 2 | $2K |
| ZEILINGER WOOL CO. | FRANKENMUTH, MI | 2 | $2K |
| H&S BAKERY, INC. | BALTIMORE, MD | 4 | $2K |
| Freezing Moo | Prairie Village, KS | 0 | $0 |
| Frito Lay | Topeka, KS | 0 | $0 |
| SUNSHINE PEANUT COMPANY | JACKSONVILLE, FL | 3 | $2K |
| EURO-CARIBE PACKING COMPANY, INC. | VEGA BAJA, PR | 2 | $2K |
| PROWLER LLC | DUTCH HARBOR, AK | 4 | $2K |
| Deerbrook Pretzel Maker | Humble, TX | 0 | $0 |
| INNOVATIVE FOOD PROCESSORS INC DBA IFP | FARIBAULT, MN | 2 | $2K |
| MORAN CANVAS PRODUCTS, INC. | LA MESA, CA | 2 | $2K |
| Rhody Rug Inc. | Lincoln, RI | 0 | $0 |
| AMERICAN BEEF PACKERS, INC. | CHINO, CA | 4 | $2K |
| JOHN GENDUSA BAKERY INC. | NEW ORLEANS, LA | 2 | $2K |
| Associated Milk Producers, Inc. (Freeman) | Freeman, SD | 0 | $0 |
| Parker Products, Inc. | Fort Worth, TX | 0 | $0 |
| Ferullo's Seafood | Boston, MA | 0 | $0 |
| CITY ICE CO | CHESTER, VA | 3 | $2K |
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Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: NAICS Industry Classification — U.S. Census Bureau
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor — OSHA Enforcement Data OSHA inspection + penalty records by NAICS sector · 2024 OSHA enforcement records reflect inspections opened, citations issued, and penalty amounts assessed; final penalty amounts often differ from initial assessments after settlement.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.