Establishment profile
MERCO FOODS, INC. DBA MERCER FOODS
1836 LAPHAM DR., MODESTO, CA, 95354
424420 — Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
MERCO FOODS, INC. DBA MERCER FOODS has accumulated 16 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 17 years of recorded history, with $2,435 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 749 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 72nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 16 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MERCO FOODS, INC. DBA MERCER 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, 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
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 4244 within CA. Peer group: 749 employers. This establishment has 16 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MERCO FOODS, INC. DBA MERCER 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.
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 MERCO FOODS, INC. DBA MERCER 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2009 | AMPUTATED,TOE,RUN OVER,CART | 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 16+ years. Most recent activity: 16 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 MERCO FOODS, INC. DBA MERCER FOODS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for MERCO FOODS, INC. DBA MERCER 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 MERCO FOODS, INC. DBA MERCER FOODS. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for MERCO FOODS, INC. DBA MERCER FOODS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MERCO FOODS, INC. DBA MERCER FOODS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for MERCO FOODS, INC. DBA MERCER FOODS. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-01-25 | Planned | 16 | — | $2,435 | |
| 2009-03-24 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- DOLE PACKAGED FOODS, LLCATWATER — 2 federal enforcement records
- CANTEEN VENDING SERVICESCORONA — 2 federal enforcement records
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- SYSCO FOODS LOS ANGELESWALNUT — 2 federal enforcement records
- U.S. FOODSERVICE, INC.BAKERSFIELD — 2 federal enforcement records
- CORE-MARK INTERNATIONAL, INC.SACRAMENTO — 2 federal enforcement records
- SHAMROCK FOODS COMPANYSANTA CLARITA — 2 federal enforcement records
- THE MARTIN-BROWER COMPANY, LLCCITY OF INDUSTRY — 2 federal enforcement records
- PATTERSON FROZEN FOODSPATTERSON — 2 federal enforcement records
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on MERCO FOODS, INC. DBA MERCER 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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Frequently asked
- What is MERCO FOODS, INC. DBA MERCER FOODS's OSHA violation history?
- MERCO FOODS, INC. DBA MERCER FOODS has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 16 violations and $2,435 in total penalties.
- How does MERCO FOODS, INC. DBA MERCER FOODS's safety record compare to its industry?
- MERCO FOODS, INC. DBA MERCER FOODS operates in the packaged frozen food merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.2.