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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANHATTAN CHOCOLATE AND NUTS, INC. DBA SHUFRA CHOC | BAYONNE, NJ | 2 | $8K |
| VANTAGE FOODS LLC | CAMP HILL, PA | 2 | $8K |
| ARCADIA BREWING CO DBA ARCADIA ALES | KALAMAZOO, MI | 2 | $8K |
| DEL MONTE FOODS, INC. | HANFORD, CA | 4 | $8K |
| SIMPLY FRESH FOODS INC | BUENA PARK, CA | 2 | $8K |
| LANDMARK SNACKS, LLC | BEATRICE, NE | 2 | $8K |
| SHEARER'S FOODS LLC | BRISTOL, VA | 4 | $8K |
| UNITED KT GROUP, INC. | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | $0 |
| Interi | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | $0 |
| MASADA BAKERY LLC | NORCROSS, GA | 2 | $8K |
| KALTEC FOOD PACKAGING INC. | PORT JERVIS, NY | 2 | $8K |
| SEDAN FARM SUPPLY, INC. | SEDAN, KS | 2 | $8K |
| THE JAMES SKINNER COMPANY | OMAHA, NE | 2 | $8K |
| HILLSIDE BEVERAGE PACKERS LLC | HILLSIDE, NJ | 2 | $8K |
| TWANG PARTNERS, LTD | SAN ANTONIO, TX | 2 | $8K |
| Nestle USA | Burlington, WI | 0 | $0 |
| B Martinez and Sons | San Antonio, TX | 0 | $0 |
| The Pictsweet Company | Edcouch, TX | 0 | $0 |
| N & S Mode | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | $0 |
| CARGILL KITCHEN SOLUTIONS INC | MASON CITY, IA | 2 | $8K |
| SCHELL & KAMPETER, INC. | RIPON, CA | 4 | $8K |
| CASHTON FARM SUPPLY, LTD. | CASHTON, WI | 3 | $8K |
| C P KELCO | SAN DIEGO, CA | 4 | $8K |
| ASAEL FARR & SONS CO | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | 4 | $8K |
| R F EDERER CO INC | OCEAN SPRINGS, MS | 2 | $8K |
| THE MOUNTAIN CORP. | MARLBOROUGH, NH | 2 | $8K |
| YANKEE TRADER SEAFOOD LIMITED | PEMBROKE, MA | 2 | $8K |
| AGROPUR, INC. | WEYAUWEGA, WI | 2 | $8K |
| PLUMROSE USA, INC. | COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA | 2 | $8K |
| Custom Brewcrafters | Honeoye Falls, NY | 0 | $0 |
| Art Plus | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | $0 |
| X & L Clothing Inc. | South El Monte, CA | 0 | $0 |
| MARCOS RENTERIA AG SERVICES, INC. | TURLOCK, CA | 2 | $8K |
| MARTIN'S FAMOUS PASTRY SHOPPE, INC. | VALDOSTA, GA | 4 | $8K |
| HILAND DAIRY FOODS | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2 | $8K |
| PGP INTERNATIONAL, INC. | WOODLAND, CA | 3 | $8K |
| PRECISE FOOD INGREDIENTS | CARROLLTON, TX | 2 | $8K |
| MARZETTI FROZEN PASTA INC. | CLIVE, IA | 2 | $8K |
| Cajun Central, Inc. | Ville Platte, LA | 0 | $0 |
| Nova Vapors | Clarksville, TN | 0 | $0 |
| PREFERRED MEAL SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED | MOOSIC, PA | 3 | $8K |
| FGP MANUFACTURING, LLC | MOBILE, AL | 2 | $8K |
| CUSTOM NON-WOVEN, INC. | ALLENTOWN, PA | 2 | $8K |
| BIG GAIN WISCONSIN, LLC | LODI, WI | 3 | $8K |
| CASTLE CO-PACKERS | NEW KENSINGTON, PA | 3 | $8K |
| CP FEEDS LLC | VALDERS, WI | 4 | $8K |
| MINNESOTA VALLEY ALFALFA PRODUCERS | RAYMOND, MN | 2 | $8K |
| Sarah Oliver Handbags | Sausalito, CA | 0 | $0 |
| GRUMA CORPORATION | LAKELAND, FL | 3 | $8K |
| PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION | TUSCUMBIA, AL | 2 | $8K |
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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.