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Retail Trade · Escanaba, MI

Beautiful Beginnings

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Beautiful Beginnings ranks #95,341 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$326
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#95,341
of 99,447 penalized employers

Beautiful Beginnings in Escanaba, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $326. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Beautiful Beginnings 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #95,341 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Trio Donut and Coffee INC in Modesto, CA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $325 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#95,341
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Beautiful Beginnings compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Beautiful Beginnings runs well below peers (0.11x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$326 Top 4% most affordable more affordable than 96% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Beautiful Beginnings.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedESMOKE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21TEXAS WILDLIFE SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20FLOOR & DECOR OUTLET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STATER BROS MARKETS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SAKER SHOPRITES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2J & M HOME AND GARDEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MURCO WALL PRODUCTS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25VARIETY WHOLESALERS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARS RECON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FERRETERIA SOLAR EL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BED BATH & BEYOND, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WALGREEN CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18HORTI GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DISCOUNT LIQUIDATORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PEGASUS TRUCKING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HANLEES DAVIS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CAPITAL VIDEO CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EMICH SUBARU WEST, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WOODMAN'S FOOD MARKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Beautiful Beginnings, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Beautiful Beginnings has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Beautiful Beginnings in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Beautiful Beginnings is the #2,933 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($326).

How Beautiful Beginnings Compares

Beautiful Beginnings's 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-07-01

Last Inspection

2013-07-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$163

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $163 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$650

Current Penalty Amount

$326

Penalty Reduction

49.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $324 from the initial assessment of $650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Beautiful Beginnings compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Beautiful Beginnings Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 12 1.7
Total Penalty $326 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $163 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Beautiful Beginnings, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($326 here).

Trio Donut and Coffee INC $325 CA New Home Building Supply Company $325 NC Chevrolet of Irvine $325 CA Upstate Pool Management $325 SC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Esmoke 2 insp. Lakewood, NJ Texas Wildlife Supply, INC. 2 insp. Brady, TX Floor & Decor Outlets of America, INC. 2 insp. Austin, TX Stater Bros Markets 2 insp. San Bernardino, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Trio Donut and Coffee INC
Modesto, CA
2 inspections $325
New Home Building Supply Company
Greensboro, NC
2 inspections $325
Chevrolet of Irvine
Irvine, CA
2 inspections $325
Royal D Linen LLC
Cheboygan, MI
2 inspections $325
Lori Emery
Medford, OR
2 inspections $330

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beautiful Beginnings safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Beautiful Beginnings's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Beautiful Beginnings have? ▼
Beautiful Beginnings has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $326.
How many OSHA inspections has Beautiful Beginnings had? ▼
Beautiful Beginnings has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-01 and the most recent on 2013-07-01. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Beautiful Beginnings? ▼
Beautiful Beginnings has been assessed $326 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $650 (a 49.8% reduction).
Does Beautiful Beginnings have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Beautiful Beginnings has 8 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Beautiful Beginnings operate in? ▼
Beautiful Beginnings operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 448120). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Beautiful Beginnings rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Beautiful Beginnings ranks #95,341 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Beautiful Beginnings's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Beautiful Beginnings's total OSHA penalty of $326 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Trio Donut and Coffee INC in Modesto, CA is a similar retail trade employer with $325 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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