Establishment profile
J&J SNACK FOODS CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA
5353 S. DOWNEY RD., VERNON, CA, 90058
311821 — Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing
Summary
J&J SNACK FOODS CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA has accumulated 35 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 32 years of recorded history, with $121,005 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 788 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 3 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
J&J SNACK FOODS CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records 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), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 8 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 24 citations in this view · $118,350 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 2340.0023 | 4 | 4 | $6,290 | Oct 2001 | Dec 2007 |
| 3999 B | 2 | 2 | $16,550 | Jul 2006 | Dec 2007 |
| 3382(A) | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | Feb 2023 | Feb 2023 |
| 4546 B | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | Oct 2005 | Oct 2005 |
| 3314 A | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | Oct 2002 | Oct 2002 |
| 4075 A | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | Oct 2001 | Oct 2001 |
| 4187 A | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Jan 1994 | Jan 1994 |
| 5185 L | 1 | 1 | $3,150 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2007 |
| 4310 A01 | 1 | 1 | $3,150 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2007 |
| 4650 D | 1 | 1 | $3,150 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2007 |
| 4002 A | 1 | 1 | $3,150 | Jul 2004 | Jul 2004 |
| 4000 A | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Jan 1994 | Jan 1994 |
| 3203 A07 | 1 | 1 | $850 | Oct 2005 | Oct 2005 |
| 461(C) | 1 | 1 | $425 | Feb 2023 | Feb 2023 |
| 29 CFR 2500.0008 A | 1 | 1 | $425 | Jul 2004 | Jul 2004 |
| 3382 A | 1 | 1 | $380 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2007 |
| 29 CFR 2340.0022 A | 1 | 1 | $350 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2007 |
| 4050 A | 1 | 1 | $350 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2007 |
| 4650 E | 1 | 1 | $315 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2007 |
| 5162 A | 1 | 1 | $315 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2007 |
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
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3118 within CA. Peer group: 788 employers. This establishment has 35 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for J&J SNACK FOODS CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA. 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.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for J&J SNACK FOODS CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2006 | CHAIN,AMPUTATED,FOOD PREPARATION,INADEQUATE MAINT,GUARD,UNGUARDED LIVE PARTS,MECH MAT HANDLING,SPROCKET,NIP POINT,CONVEYOR BELT | 1 | 1 | — | |
| May 14, 2005 | FRACTURE,ROTATING PARTS,AMPUTATED,FOOD PREPARATION,FINGER,MACHINE OPERATOR,CAUGHT BETWEEN,UNGUARDED | 1 | 1 | — | |
| May 25, 2002 | CHAIN,AMPUTATED,FINGER,CAUGHT BY,FOOD PACKAGING MACH,LOCKOUT,SPROCKET,NIP POINT | 1 | — | — | |
| Apr 18, 2001 | CHAIN,FRACTURE,BELT,CAUGHT BY,SPROCKET,ARM | 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 3+ years. Most recent activity: 3 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 J&J SNACK FOODS CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for J&J SNACK FOODS CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for J&J SNACK FOODS CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA. 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 J&J SNACK FOODS CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for J&J SNACK FOODS CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for J&J SNACK FOODS CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-25 | Accident | 3 | 1 | $18,635 | |
| 2007-08-07 | Planned | 12 | 7 | $12,315 | |
| 2006-05-16 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $16,325 | |
| 2005-05-20 | Accident | 3 | 2 | $19,165 | |
| 2004-04-02 | Accident | 4 | 3 | $7,040 | |
| 2002-06-03 | Accident | 5 | 2 | $18,870 | |
| 2001-04-26 | Accident | 3 | 3 | $20,970 | |
| 1997-05-05 | Accident | 1 | — | $185 | |
| 1993-10-08 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $7,500 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on J&J SNACK FOODS CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA 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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- What is J&J SNACK FOODS CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA's OSHA violation history?
- J&J SNACK FOODS CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 35 violations and $121,005 in total penalties.
- How does J&J SNACK FOODS CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA's safety record compare to its industry?
- J&J SNACK FOODS CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA operates in the cookie and cracker manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.6.