Establishment profile
DEAN FOODS
201 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, LUBBOCK, TX, 79415
311511 — Fluid Milk Manufacturing
Summary
DEAN FOODS has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 1 inspection over 9 years of recorded history, with $12,675 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 30th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 62 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 9 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
DEAN FOODS appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 1 distinct standard shown · 1 citation in this view · $12,675 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $12,675 | Jan 2017 | Jan 2017 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Below average violations in NAICS 3115 within TX. Peer group: 62 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for DEAN FOODS. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for DEAN FOODS. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2016 | Caught In,Chest,Crushing,Pinned,Struck By,Trailer Truck,TruckFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 9+ years. Most recent activity: 9 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for DEAN FOODS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for DEAN FOODS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for DEAN FOODS. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for DEAN FOODS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for DEAN FOODS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for DEAN FOODS. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-29 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 1 | 1 | $12,675 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in fluid milk manufacturing within TX, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- DANNON COMPANY, INC.FORT WORTH — 2 federal enforcement records
- OAK FARMS DAIRYWACO — 2 federal enforcement records
- DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA, INC.EL PASO — 2 federal enforcement records
- SCHEPPS DAIRY INCHOUSTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- SOUTHERN FOODS GROUP L.P. DBA OAK FARMS DAIRYSAN ANTONIO — 2 federal enforcement records
- SOUTHERN FOODS GROUP LLCMCALLEN — 1 federal enforcement record
- SAPUTO DAIRY FOODS USA, LLCSULPHUR SPRINGS — 1 federal enforcement record
- HILAND DAIRY FOODS LLCAUSTIN — 1 federal enforcement record
- DEAN DAIRY HOLDINGS, LLCEL PASO — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on DEAN FOODS from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is DEAN FOODS's OSHA violation history?
- DEAN FOODS has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 1 violation and $12,675 in total penalties.
- How does DEAN FOODS's safety record compare to its industry?
- DEAN FOODS operates in the fluid milk manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.7.
- Has DEAN FOODS had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving DEAN FOODS.