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Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC ranks #97,949 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$175
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#97,949
of 99,447 penalized employers

Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC in Duluth, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $175. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #97,949 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, 84 Lumber Company, a Limited Partnership in LA Vergne, TN is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $175 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#97,949
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC runs well below peers (0.01x 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

$175 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% 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 Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.825.738.551.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKMCO, L.P., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 49PEGASUS FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TABLE TALK PIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5A&W MANAGEMENT HOLDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18INTERNATIONAL TECHNI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29BENNETT HEAT TREATIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31NOVALIS US, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PRESTRESS SERVICES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22FRIT INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19BIMBO BAKERIES USA, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AMERICAN PANEL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7IPM FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5R W GARCIA CORP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16EJ USA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25THE EDRO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29WASTE PROCESSING EQU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12S & K MACHINEWORKS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31NOVA COIL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TADBIK NJ, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SAFEWAY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Epicurean Cutting Su…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations 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.

Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC sits at penalty rank #34,939 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($175 assessed).

How Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC Compares

Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC'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 (0.01x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-05-09

Last Inspection

2012-02-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$88

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $88 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$250

Current Penalty Amount

$175

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $75 from the initial assessment of $250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $175 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $88 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($175 here).

84 Lumber Company, a Limited Partnership $175 TN Monogram Refrigeration LLC $175 TN Stegmeier LLC $175 NV Inx International Ink CO. and Its Successors and Assigns $175 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Kmco, L.P. 2 insp. Crosby, TX Pegasus Foods, INC. 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA Table Talk Pies INC. 2 insp. Worcester, MA A&W Management Holdings 2 insp. Fort Worth, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

84 Lumber Company, a Limited Partnership
LA Vergne, TN
2 inspections $175
Monogram Refrigeration LLC
Selmer, TN
2 inspections $175
Stegmeier LLC
Henderson, NV
2 inspections $175
Inx International Ink CO. and Its Successors and Assigns
Baltimore, MD
2 inspections $175
Proto-Cam INC
Grand Rapids, MI
2 inspections $175

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What to do with this record

Use Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC have? ▼
Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $175.
How many OSHA inspections has Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC had? ▼
Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-09 and the most recent on 2012-02-13. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC? ▼
Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC has been assessed $175 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $250 (a 30.0% reduction).
What industry does Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC operate in? ▼
Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC ranks #97,949 (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 Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Epicurean Cutting Surfaces INC's total OSHA penalty of $175 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, 84 Lumber Company, a Limited Partnership in LA Vergne, TN is a similar manufacturing employer with $175 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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