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Best Express Foods

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Best Express Foods ranks #94,479 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$400
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#94,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

Best Express Foods in Williamston, MI has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $400. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $7,542 in back wages owed to 33 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Best Express Foods once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #94,479 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $7,542 in back wages owed to 33 affected workers. For comparison, Microwave Techniques, LLC in Nashua, NH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,944 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#94,479
of 99,447 penalized employers
$7,542
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 78/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 1 OSHA inspection (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $8K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($8K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Best Express Foods compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Best Express Foods runs well below peers (0.03x 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

$400 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Best Express Foods.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSEAWARD SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1EURO MARBLE & GRANITE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4READY SEAFOOD COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2FUTURE HOME TECHNOLO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1STONE CASTLE RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DERKSEN PORTABLE BUI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2BUFFALO WELDING INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5IRON CROSS AUTOMOTIVE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0BUFFALO FELT PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1HYDROSWING INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SANDY BAY MINK RANCH…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 9EL PASO HOSE & FITTI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4NORFOLK DREDGING COM…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 9LOPEZ FOODS TORTILLAS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0FREDERICKSBURG GLASS…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5MARGAY RACING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2BUCKHORN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1TRUSSWOOD, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3CORNERSTONE GRANITE …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2Best Express Foods, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1
Best Express Foods has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Best Express Foods in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Best Express Foods is the #34,177 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($400). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Best Express Foods at rank #2,631 of 4,429 employers ($7,542 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $400 OSHA penalties plus $7,542 WHD back wages (95.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Best Express Foods Compares

Best Express Foods's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.03x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2016-11-28

Last Inspection

2016-11-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $400 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$400

Current Penalty Amount

$400

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$7,942

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$7,542
Employees Affected
33
WHD Violations
38
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$229
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$7,542

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Best Express Foods owed $7,542 in back wages to 33 employees across 1 case and 38 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Best Express Foods compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Best Express Foods Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $400 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $400 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Best Express Foods, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($400 here).

Sanders Brothers Construction Company INC $400 SC Fabcon $400 MN Kardoes Rubber Company, INC. $400 AL Davis Air Repair, INC. $400 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Seaward Services, INC. 1 insp. Norfolk, VA Euro Marble & Granite 1 insp. Deer Park, NY Ready Seafood Company 1 insp. Portland, ME Future Home Technology, INC. 1 insp. Port Jervis, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hallagan Manufacturing CO. INC.
Newark, NY
3 inspections $7,943
Microwave Techniques, LLC
Nashua, NH
2 inspections $7,944
Pepsi Bottling Group 028
Howell, MI
4 inspections $7,945
Superior Baking Company, Incorporated
Brockton, MA
2 inspections $7,945
Triangle Metals INC.
Rockford, IL
3 inspections $7,938

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What to do with this record

Use Best Express Foods's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Best Express Foods against Hallagan Manufacturing CO. INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Best Express Foods's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Best Express Foods also carries $7,542 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Best Express Foods safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Best Express Foods's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Best Express Foods have? ▼
Best Express Foods has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $400.
How many OSHA inspections has Best Express Foods had? ▼
Best Express Foods has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-11-28 and the most recent on 2016-11-28. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Best Express Foods? ▼
Best Express Foods has been assessed $400 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $7,542 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Best Express Foods have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Best Express Foods has 1 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.
Has Best Express Foods been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Best Express Foods, resulting in $7,542 in back wages owed to 33 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Best Express Foods operate in? ▼
Best Express Foods operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311412). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Best Express Foods owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Best Express Foods owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $7,542 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Best Express Foods rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Best Express Foods ranks #94,479 (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 Best Express Foods's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Best Express Foods's total OSHA penalty of $400 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Microwave Techniques, LLC in Nashua, NH is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,944 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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