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Wholesale Trade · Blackwood, NJ

Sicilian Chefs INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sicilian Chefs INC. ranks #38,640 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty58% serious
$8,855
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#38,640
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sicilian Chefs INC. in Blackwood, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,855. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sicilian Chefs INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,640 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Universal Bag, LTD in Yonkers, NY is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
58.3%
of violations were serious
#38,640
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sicilian Chefs INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sicilian Chefs INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$8,855 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Sicilian Chefs INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBIG SOO TERMINAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16RESERVE ALLOYS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7STARWEST BOTANICALS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LAMB & ASSOCIATES PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CCS CONTRACTOR EQUIP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GLOBAL WATER TECHNOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HOLMES RECYCLING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13LA FLOR OF ILLINOIS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3USED TREASURES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COCA-COLA BOTTLING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3360 SOLUTIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DYKE INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RESTAURANT DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AZCON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WARE MANUFACTURING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE COOPERATIVE GRAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SAVAGE SERVICES CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1INTEGRATED METAL PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HYLTON LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Sicilian Chefs INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Sicilian Chefs INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Sicilian Chefs INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Sicilian Chefs INC. ranks #1,869 at $8,855 current penalty.

How Sicilian Chefs INC. Compares

Sicilian Chefs INC.'s 6.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-03-08

Last Inspection

2012-10-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,428

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $4,428 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

58.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

41.7% 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

$22,400

Current Penalty Amount

$8,855

Penalty Reduction

60.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,545 from the initial assessment of $22,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Sicilian Chefs INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 12 5.5
Total Penalty $8,855 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,428 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sicilian Chefs INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,855 here).

Aggregate Recycling Corporation $8,850 ME Gibbs Wire & Steel Company, INC. $8,845 CT Swanston Equipment Company $8,874 ND Destination Nissan $8,874 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Big Soo Terminal 2 insp. Sioux City, IA Reserve Alloys LLC 2 insp. Twinsburg, OH Starwest Botanicals, INC. 2 insp. Sacramento, CA Lamb & Associates Packaging, INC. 2 insp. Maumelle, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Food Depot
Jackson, MS
0 inspections $0
America's Catch, Inc.
Greenwood, MS
0 inspections $0
Independent Seafood
West Palm Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
Universal Bag, LTD
Yonkers, NY
0 inspections $0
Aggregate Recycling Corporation
Eliot, ME
2 inspections $8,850

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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 Sicilian Chefs INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sicilian Chefs INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Sicilian Chefs INC. have? ▼
Sicilian Chefs INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,855.
How many OSHA inspections has Sicilian Chefs INC. had? ▼
Sicilian Chefs INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-08 and the most recent on 2012-10-19. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sicilian Chefs INC.? ▼
Sicilian Chefs INC. has been assessed $8,855 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,400 (a 60.5% reduction).
Does Sicilian Chefs INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sicilian Chefs INC. has 7 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 Sicilian Chefs INC. operate in? ▼
Sicilian Chefs INC. 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 Sicilian Chefs INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sicilian Chefs INC. ranks #38,640 (the upper 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 Sicilian Chefs INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sicilian Chefs INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $8,855 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, Universal Bag, LTD in Yonkers, NY 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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