Establishment profile
TWIN CITY FOODS INC
501 W 4TH AVE, ELLENSBURG, WA, 98926
Operated by Twin City Foods, Inc · 1 of 7 establishments
311411 — Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing
EIN 911291675
Summary
TWIN CITY FOODS INC has accumulated 31 OSHA violations across 12 inspections over 36 years of recorded history, with $87,354 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 93rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 160 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 91st percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 months ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
TWIN CITY FOODS INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, 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.
OSHA workplace safety
58% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 6 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 · 22 citations in this view · $87,354 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 296-803-50005(1) | 2 | 2 | $36,600 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2026 |
| 296-803-50005(2) | 2 | 2 | $16,464 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2026 |
| 296-803-50005 | 1 | 1 | $12,000 | Aug 2016 | Aug 2016 |
| 296-803-60005 | 1 | 1 | $6,000 | Aug 2016 | Aug 2016 |
| 296-901-14016(1) | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | May 2023 | May 2023 |
| 296-824-20005(1) | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | May 2023 | May 2023 |
| 296-824-60005(1) | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | May 2023 | May 2023 |
| 29 CFR 0249.560507 B 01 | 1 | 1 | $1,950 | Dec 1992 | Dec 1992 |
| 29 CFR 0241.500103 B | 1 | 1 | $1,625 | Dec 1992 | Dec 1992 |
| 29 CFR 0242.9503 | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | Dec 1992 | Dec 1992 |
| 29 CFR 0242.1515 | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | Dec 1992 | Dec 1992 |
| 29 CFR 0242.050702 A | 1 | 1 | $1,040 | Nov 1999 | Nov 1999 |
| 29 CFR 0240.780101 | 1 | 1 | $975 | Nov 1999 | Nov 1999 |
| 296-800-11040 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2023 | May 2023 |
| 29 CFR 0240.0040 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1999 | Nov 1999 |
| 29 CFR 0240.007302 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1992 | Dec 1992 |
| 29 CFR 0248.100903 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1992 | Dec 1992 |
| 29 CFR 0246.850709 C | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1992 | Dec 1992 |
| 29 CFR 0242.302904 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1992 | Dec 1992 |
| 29 CFR 0242.151504 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1992 | Dec 1992 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 3114 within WA. Peer group: 160 employers. This establishment has 31 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 152 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 TWIN CITY FOODS INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 2 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for TWIN CITY FOODS INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for TWIN CITY FOODS INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in WA — for Twin City Foods, Inc, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Twin City Foods, Inc locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 15 cases · 12 ULP · 3 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-RC-272696 | Representation election | Feb 2021 | Feb 2021 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-270358 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2020 | Feb 2021 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-269135 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2020 | Feb 2021 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-268336 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2020 | Jan 2021 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-267926 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2020 | Feb 2021 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-267852 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2020 | Feb 2021 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-267790 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2020 | Feb 2021 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-267625 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2020 | Jan 2021 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-266575 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2020 | Feb 2021 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-266574 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2020 | Feb 2021 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-265844 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2020 | Sep 2020 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-265843 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2020 | Sep 2020 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-RC-265696 | Representation election | Sep 2020 | Feb 2021 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-RC-263966 | Representation election | Jul 2020 | Aug 2020 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-031166 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2007 | Feb 2008 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 TWIN CITY FOODS INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for TWIN CITY FOODS INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for TWIN CITY FOODS INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2025-12-16 | Referral | 2 | — | $44,064 | |
| 2024-09-25 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $9,000 | |
| 2022-12-14 | Complaint | 4 | 4 | $8,100 | |
| 2021-06-08 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2020-05-27 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-07-15 | Referral | 2 | 1 | $18,000 | |
| 2000-02-23 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-09-16 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $2,015 | |
| 1992-10-13 | Planned | 14 | 3 | $6,175 | |
| 1991-03-11 | Planned | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-03-05 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
TWIN CITY FOODS INC is one of 7 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Twin City Foods, Inc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Twin City Foods, Inc across all 7 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in frozen fruit, juice, and vegetable manufacturing within WA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- FRUITSMART INCGRANDVIEW — 3 federal enforcement records
- TWIN CITY FOODS INCPASCO — 3 federal enforcement records
- TWIN CITY FOODS INCKENNEWICK — 2 federal enforcement records
- TWIN CITY FOODS INCPROSSER — 2 federal enforcement records
- JOHNSON FOODS INCSUNNYSIDE — 2 federal enforcement records
- JOHNSON FOOD INCSUNNYSIDE — 2 federal enforcement records
- LAMB WESTON INCPASCO — 2 federal enforcement records
- NATIONAL FROZEN FOODS CORPCHEHALIS — 2 federal enforcement records
- LAMB WESTON INCRICHLAND — 2 federal enforcement records
- TWIN CITY FOODS INCPASCO — 2 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Twin City Foods, Inc, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- TWIN CITY FOODS INCPROSSER, WA — 2 federal enforcement records
- TWIN CITY FOODS INCKENNEWICK, WA — 2 federal enforcement records
- TWIN CITY FOODS INCPASCO, WA — 2 federal enforcement records
- TWIN CITY FOODS INCSTANWOOD, WA — 2 federal enforcement records
- TWIN CITY FOODS INCROYAL CITY, WA — 1 federal enforcement record
- TWIN CITY FOODS INCARLINGTON, WA — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Twin City Foods, Inc locationsParent rollup
- Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in WAState-wide enforcement data
- Frozen Fruit, Juice, in WAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on TWIN CITY FOODS INC 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Twin City Foods, Inc, which operates 7 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is TWIN CITY FOODS INC's OSHA violation history?
- TWIN CITY FOODS INC has 12 OSHA inspections on record with 31 violations and $87,354 in total penalties.
- How does TWIN CITY FOODS INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- TWIN CITY FOODS INC operates in the frozen fruit, juice, and vegetable manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.5. TWIN CITY FOODS INC's self-reported DART rate is 28.25 compared to an industry average of 3.2.