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Wholesale Trade · Sterling, VA

Cuisine Solutions INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cuisine Solutions INC. ranks #277 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 40 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty80% serious
$283,802
OSHA penalties
40
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#277
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cuisine Solutions INC. in Sterling, VA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 40 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $283,802. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cuisine Solutions INC. 7 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 40 violations, averaging 5.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #277 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 32 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 runs well above peers (3.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Alexander Tank Company in Luling, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $287,224 in current penalties.

5.7
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#277
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 7/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 40 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (5.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Cuisine Solutions INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cuisine Solutions INC. runs far above peers (31.1x 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

$283,802 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($283,802) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $283,802 $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 Cuisine Solutions INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0014.929.944.859.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHANS KISSLE COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 27INDORAMA VENTURES SU…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12COM2 COMPUTERS AND T…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 43ALL STAR METALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8ARAUCO, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3AMCON DISTRIBUTING C…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2DOLE FRESH VEGETABLE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11TARGET STEEL INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 32COASTAL PACIFIC FOOD…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6BULLFROG INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5KOCH FOODS OF GADSDE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6MISSISSIPPI STEEL PR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14SUNNYVALLEY SMOKED M…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12AFFILIATED FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 34PACIFIC FLYWAY WHOLE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6MID-CITY SCRAP IRON …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 25GOYA FOODS, INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4REGAL RECYCLING INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 57LOZIER CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9Cuisine Solutions INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 40
Cuisine Solutions INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 40 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.

Cuisine Solutions INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Cuisine Solutions INC. is the #8 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($283,802).

How Cuisine Solutions INC. Compares

Cuisine Solutions INC.'s 5.71 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 far above peers (31.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2016-06-13

Last Inspection

2025-03-21

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$40,543

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 7 inspections over 9 years, averaging 5.7 violations per visit. That's $40,543 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

32

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

5.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

15.0% 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

$318,340

Current Penalty Amount

$283,802

Penalty Reduction

10.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $34,538 from the initial assessment of $318,340. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Cuisine Solutions INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cuisine Solutions INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.0
Violations 40 5.5
Total Penalty $283,802 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $40,543 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cuisine Solutions INC., both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($283,802 here).

Alexander Tank Company $287,224 TX Rich Products Corporation $275,000 NJ The Andersons, INC. $295,916 OH Premier South Roofing & Sheet Metal LLC $306,751 LA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Hans Kissle Company, LLC 7 insp. Haverhill, MA Indorama Ventures Sustainable Recycling, LLC 7 insp. Dallas, TX Com2 Computers and Technologies, LLC 7 insp. Carol Stream, IL All Star Metals, LLC 7 insp. Brownsville, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Alexander Tank Company
Luling, TX
4 inspections $287,224
Midwest Torching & Maintenance
Clive, IA
0 inspections $0
Rich Products Corporation
Vineland, NJ
3 inspections $275,000
The Andersons, INC.
Toledo, OH
6 inspections $295,916
Deli Express
Eden Prairie, MN
0 inspections $0

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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 Cuisine Solutions INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cuisine Solutions INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 40 violations across 7 inspections, including 32 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Cuisine Solutions INC. have? ▼
Cuisine Solutions INC. has 40 OSHA violations on record, including 32 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $283,802.
How many OSHA inspections has Cuisine Solutions INC. had? ▼
Cuisine Solutions INC. has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-13 and the most recent on 2025-03-21. This averages 5.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cuisine Solutions INC.? ▼
Cuisine Solutions INC. has been assessed $283,802 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $318,340 (a 10.8% reduction).
Does Cuisine Solutions INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cuisine Solutions INC. has 32 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Cuisine Solutions INC. operate in? ▼
Cuisine Solutions INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424420). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cuisine Solutions INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cuisine Solutions INC. ranks #277 (the top 1% 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 Cuisine Solutions INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cuisine Solutions INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $283,802 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (31.1x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alexander Tank Company in Luling, TX is a similar wholesale trade employer with $287,224 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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