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Wholesale Trade · Mansfield, MA

Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated ranks #71,615 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$2,573
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#71,615
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated in Mansfield, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,573. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #71,615 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 Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Glendale Recycling Center Inc in Los Angeles, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#71,615
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated runs well below peers (0.28x 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

$2,573 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.21826.835.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOMNI MATERIALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22FRP ENGINEERING SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CEDAR CREEK LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BADAFI FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TETTENS GRAIN INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MIAT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WAUPUN EQUIPMENT CO.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GOLDEN HARVEST INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34JENKINSBURG RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CHIPPEWA VALLEY BEAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MIDWAY INDUSTRIAL SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GOTHAM WHOLESALE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SHELBY COUNTY MOTORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GET FRESH PRODUCE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CENTRAL IRRIGATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WRIGHT PACKAGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24GREAT NORTHWEST RECY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRANSMISSION PLUS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PANASONIC CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VARIOSYSTEM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12Chex Finer Foods, In…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale 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.

Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated sits at penalty rank #3,389 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($2,573 assessed).

How Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated Compares

Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.28x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-12-18

Last Inspection

2015-05-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,287

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,287 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$3,675

Current Penalty Amount

$2,573

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,102 from the initial assessment of $3,675. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $2,573 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,287 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,573 here).

Industrial Resin Recycling $2,575 MI Forest & Brook Food Corporation $2,575 NY Metal Check INC. $2,577 OK Dominion Chemical Company INC $2,562 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Omni Materials, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL FRP Engineering Solutions, LLC 2 insp. Casco, ME Cedar Creek LLC 2 insp. Grandview, MO Badafi Foods LLC 2 insp. McAllen, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

County Can & Bottle Return Center
Kingston, NY
0 inspections $0
Advantage Metals Recycling
Higginsville, MO
0 inspections $0
Glendale Recycling Center Inc
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Industrial Resin Recycling
Howell, MI
3 inspections $2,575
Forest & Brook Food Corporation
Hauppauge, NY
2 inspections $2,575

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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 Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated have? ▼
Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,573.
How many OSHA inspections has Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated had? ▼
Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-18 and the most recent on 2015-05-01. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated? ▼
Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated has been assessed $2,573 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,675 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated 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.
What industry does Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated operate in? ▼
Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424490). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated ranks #71,615 (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 Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $2,573 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Glendale Recycling Center Inc in Los Angeles, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 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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