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Reser's Fine Foods, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Reser's Fine Foods, INC. ranks #1,637 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 68 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty76% serious
$103,583
OSHA penalties
68
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#1,637
of 99,447 penalized employers

Reser's Fine Foods, INC. in Halifax, NC has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 68 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $103,583. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Reser's Fine Foods, INC.: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections turned up 68 violations, averaging 17.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,637 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 52 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Telefast Industries, INC. in Berea, OH is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $103,450 in current penalties.

17.0
violations per inspection
76.5%
of violations were serious
#1,637
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 68 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (17.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Reser's Fine Foods, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Reser's Fine Foods, INC. runs far above peers (6.6x 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

$103,583 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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 ($103,583) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $103,583 $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 Reser's Fine Foods, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0017.835.753.571.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOUTH COAST PAPER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18STOWE WOODWARD LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20LINZER PRODUCTS CORP., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10JOBBERS MEAT PACKING…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11TRUMBULL FOUNDRY AND…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10GREEN GLOBAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25EMPACADORA Y PROCESA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25JENCAST PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12ROPER CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5GRAIN BELT SUPPLY CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11RBC TRANSPORT DYNAMI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9FRICTION PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8STRAUSS BRANDS INCOR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4ZIM'S BAGGING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11DAYTON PHOENIX GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6ALASKA GENERAL SEAFO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11CALIFORNIA PACKAGING…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11CMD INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1MICROPOROUS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16Reser's Fine Foods, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 68
Reser's Fine Foods, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 68 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.

Reser's Fine Foods, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Reser's Fine Foods, INC. is the #884 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($103,583).

How Reser's Fine Foods, INC. Compares

Reser's Fine Foods, INC.'s 17.00 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 far above peers (6.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2011-04-11

Last Inspection

2012-05-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

17.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$25,896

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 17.0 violations per visit. That's $25,896 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

52

Serious

76.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

16

Other-Than-Serious

23.5% 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

$208,600

Current Penalty Amount

$103,583

Penalty Reduction

50.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $105,017 from the initial assessment of $208,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Reser's Fine Foods, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Reser's Fine Foods, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 68 8.0
Total Penalty $103,583 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $25,896 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Reser's Fine Foods, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($103,583 here).

Air Starter Components, INC. $103,581 TX Wheeler Tank Manufacturing, INC. $103,577 SD Purpose Built Brands $103,617 IL Telefast Industries, INC. $103,450 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

South Coast Paper, LLC 4 insp. Maplesville, AL Stowe Woodward LLC 4 insp. Concord, NH Linzer Products CORP. 4 insp. Metter, GA Jobbers Meat Packing CO., LLC 4 insp. Vernon, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Air Starter Components, INC.
Stafford, TX
3 inspections $103,581
Wheeler Tank Manufacturing, INC.
Sioux Falls, SD
3 inspections $103,577
Purpose Built Brands
Gurnee, IL
2 inspections $103,617
Telefast Industries, INC.
Berea, OH
4 inspections $103,450
Plastics Engineering Company
Sheboygan, WI
3 inspections $103,432

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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 Reser's Fine Foods, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Reser's Fine Foods, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 68 violations across 4 inspections, including 52 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Reser's Fine Foods, INC. have? ▼
Reser's Fine Foods, INC. has 68 OSHA violations on record, including 52 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $103,583.
How many OSHA inspections has Reser's Fine Foods, INC. had? ▼
Reser's Fine Foods, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-11 and the most recent on 2012-05-03. This averages 17.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Reser's Fine Foods, INC.? ▼
Reser's Fine Foods, INC. has been assessed $103,583 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $208,600 (a 50.3% reduction).
Does Reser's Fine Foods, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Reser's Fine Foods, INC. has 52 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 Reser's Fine Foods, INC. operate in? ▼
Reser's Fine Foods, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Reser's Fine Foods, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Reser's Fine Foods, INC. ranks #1,637 (the top 5% 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 Reser's Fine Foods, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Reser's Fine Foods, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $103,583 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (6.6x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Telefast Industries, INC. in Berea, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $103,450 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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