Manufacturing · San Antonio, TX

Surlean Foods

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Surlean Foods ranks #7,039 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 18 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty94% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$39,952
OSHA penalties: 18
Violations cited: 6
OSHA inspections: #7,039
of 99,447 penalized employers

Surlean Foods in San Antonio, TX has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $39,952. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 0 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Surlean Foods 6 times across a longer 15-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,039 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Central Valley Cheese, INC. in Turlock, CA is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $39,940 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection: 94.4%
of violations were serious: #7,039
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 69/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Surlean Foods

$39,952
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Surlean Foods runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$39,952 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Surlean Foods.

Surlean Foods has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Surlean Foods in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Surlean Foods is the #3,542 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($39,952).

Combined federal exposure here: $39,952 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Surlean Foods Compares

Surlean Foods's 3.00 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 above peers (2.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-03-29

Last Inspection

2025-12-09

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,659

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 15 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $6,659 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

94.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

5.6% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$63,253

Current Penalty Amount

$39,952

Penalty Reduction

36.8%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$39,952

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,301 from the initial assessment of $63,253. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Surlean Foods compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Surlean Foods	Industry Avg
Inspections	6	2.6
Violations	18	8.0
Total Penalty	$39,952	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,659	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Surlean Foods, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($39,952 here).

MSC Walbridge Coatings INC. $39,952 OH Phillips 66 Company $39,950 CA Central Valley Cheese, INC. $39,940 CA Caravan Foods II, INC. $39,935 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Rich Products Corporation 6 insp. Crest Hill, IL Regal Ware, INC. 6 insp. West Bend, WI Sigan America, LLC 6 insp. Ottawa, IL Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation 6 insp. Fort Morgan, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

MSC Walbridge Coatings INC.

Walbridge, OH

3 inspections $39,952

Phillips 66 Company

Rodeo, CA

25 inspections $39,950

Davis Tooling, LLC

Winder, GA

0 inspections $0

Central Valley Cheese, INC.

Turlock, CA

7 inspections $39,940

Pele Je, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA

0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Surlean Foods's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Surlean Foods against MSC Walbridge Coatings INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Surlean Foods also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Surlean Foods safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Surlean Foods's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 18 violations across 6 inspections, including 17 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 Surlean Foods have? ▼

Surlean Foods has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $39,952.

How many OSHA inspections has Surlean Foods had? ▼

Surlean Foods has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-29 and the most recent on 2025-12-09. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Surlean Foods? ▼

Surlean Foods has been assessed $39,952 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $63,253 (a 36.8% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Surlean Foods have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Surlean Foods has 17 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.

Has Surlean Foods been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Surlean Foods, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Surlean Foods operate in? ▼

Surlean Foods operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311612). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Surlean Foods owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Surlean Foods owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Surlean Foods rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Surlean Foods ranks #7,039 (the top 10% 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 Surlean Foods's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Surlean Foods's total OSHA penalty of $39,952 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Central Valley Cheese, INC. in Turlock, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $39,940 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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