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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN PELAGIC GROUP, LLC | NEW BEDFORD, MA | 2 | $27K |
| LAKE COUNTRY DAIRY, INC | TURTLE LAKE, WI | 3 | $27K |
| SOUTHERN CLASSIC FOOD GROUP, LLC | BRUNDIDGE, AL | 4 | $27K |
| ATEX, INC. | GAINESVILLE, GA | 4 | $27K |
| B&A Apparel Works | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | $0 |
| FPL FOOD LLC | AUGUSTA, GA | 2 | $27K |
| UNILEVER ICE CREAM | SIKESTON, MO | 2 | $27K |
| Forever Tree, Inc. | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | $0 |
| SANYO FOODS CORPORATION OF AMERICA | GARDEN GROVE, CA | 2 | $27K |
| READY ROAST NUT COMPANY, LLC. | MADERA, CA | 5 | $27K |
| Tyson Foods | WATERLOO, IA | 0 | $0 |
| Leslie C. Fashion, Inc | Huntington Park, CA | 0 | $0 |
| BAGEL BOY, INC. | LAWRENCE, MA | 3 | $27K |
| Embroidery Industries Inc. | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | $0 |
| CESYL MILLS, INC. | MILLBURY, MA | 3 | $27K |
| Pork King Packing | MARENGO, IL | 0 | $0 |
| MARY'S GONE CRACKERS | GRIDLEY, CA | 4 | $27K |
| MAPLEGROVE GLUTEN FREE FOODS INC. | FONTANA, CA | 4 | $27K |
| New Inlet | Townsend, VA | 0 | $0 |
| DEAN DAIRY HOLDINGS LLC | ORLANDO, FL | 2 | $27K |
| PAVLOF FISHERIES LLC | DUTCH HARBOR, AK | 4 | $27K |
| GHIRINGHELLI SPECIALTY FOODS INC. | VALLEJO, CA | 3 | $27K |
| DFA DAIRY BRANDS FLUID, LLC | BILLINGS, MT | 2 | $27K |
| BIMBO BAKERIES USA | MONTEBELLO, CA | 2 | $27K |
| PORT CITY BAKERY | GREEN BAY, WI | 3 | $26K |
| Daesung Mode | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | $0 |
| Enough Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | $0 |
| COCA COLA REFRESHMENTS | CARLSTADT, NJ | 3 | $26K |
| BEST CROUTONS, LLC | CHICAGO, IL | 3 | $26K |
| DEL MONTE FOODS, INC. | MODESTO, CA | 10 | $26K |
| ENTI Clothing / Urban Sketch | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | $0 |
| New In Box (N.I.B.) | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | $0 |
| JOHNSON FARMS BLENDING DIVISION OF IOWA | LIME SPRINGS, IA | 2 | $26K |
| ARDENT MILLS, LLC | ALTON, IL | 4 | $26K |
| LONE STAR BEEF PROCESSORS, L.P. | SAN ANGELO, TX | 5 | $26K |
| 151 FOODS LLC | BELLMAWR, NJ | 2 | $26K |
| CHARTWELL STAFFING SERVICES INC | HAYWARD, CA | 2 | $26K |
| COSMAX NBT USA, INC. | GARLAND, TX | 4 | $26K |
| RUDI'S ORGANIC BAKERY, INC. | BOULDER, CO | 3 | $26K |
| RELISH LABS LLC | LITHONIA, GA | 5 | $26K |
| NUTIVA | RICHMOND, CA | 2 | $26K |
| TWIN MARQUIS, INC. | BROOKLYN, NY | 2 | $26K |
| OLM FOOD SOLUTIONS (LAND MARK PRODUCTS) | MILFORD, IA | 2 | $26K |
| MICHIGAN SUGAR CO | SEBEWAING, MI | 5 | $26K |
| CARGILL INC. | SIDNEY, OH | 9 | $26K |
| Tasman Industries - Amarillo | Amarillo, TX | 0 | $0 |
| ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | 3 | $26K |
| TERRELL'S POTATO CHIP CO., INC. | SYRACUSE, NY | 2 | $26K |
| American Halal Meat | Newark, NJ | 0 | $0 |
| HONEYVILLE GRAIN INC | RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA | 2 | $26K |
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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.