Manufacturing · Worcester, MA

Table Talk Pies, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Table Talk Pies, INC. ranks #1,139 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 11 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty79% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$130,314
OSHA penalties: 19
Violations cited: 11
OSHA inspections: #1,139
of 99,447 penalized employers

Table Talk Pies, INC. in Worcester, MA has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $130,314. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 1 WHD violation 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 Table Talk Pies, INC. 11 times over 13 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,139 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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 (4.3x 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, Hussmann Corporation in Bridgeton, MO is another manufacturing employer with 12 OSHA inspections on record and $130,276 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection: 78.9%
of violations were serious: #1,139
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 79/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (1.7 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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Table Talk Pies, INC.

$130,314
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Table Talk Pies, INC. runs far above peers (8.3x 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

$130,314 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 Table Talk Pies, INC..

Table Talk Pies, INC. has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Table Talk Pies, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Table Talk Pies, INC. is the #633 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($130,314).

Combined federal exposure here: $130,314 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Table Talk Pies, INC. Compares

Table Talk Pies, INC.'s 1.73 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 (8.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-05-18

Last Inspection

2025-04-10

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,847

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 11 inspections over 13 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $11,847 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

78.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

10.5% of total

Other-Than-Serious

10.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$191,825

Current Penalty Amount

$130,314

Penalty Reduction

32.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$130,314

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $61,511 from the initial assessment of $191,825. 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 Table Talk Pies, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Table Talk Pies, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	11	2.6
Violations	19	8.0
Total Penalty	$130,314	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$11,847	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Table Talk Pies, INC., both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($130,314 here).

Ultratec Special Effects, INC. $130,344 AL Hussmann Corporation $130,276 MO Ajm Packaging Corporation $130,450 NJ Swift Beef Company $130,460 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (11 inspections here).

International Technical Coatings, INC. 11 insp. Columbus, OH Denso Manufacturing Michigan INC 11 insp. Battle Creek, MI Sierra Pacific Industries 11 insp. Lincoln, CA Millercoors LLC 11 insp. Golden, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ultratec Special Effects, INC.

Owens Cross Roads, AL

4 inspections $130,344

Hussmann Corporation

Bridgeton, MO

12 inspections $130,276

Damoa Apparel, Inc

Los Angeles, CA

0 inspections $0

Ajm Packaging Corporation

Vineland, NJ

8 inspections $130,450

Swift Beef Company

Cactus, TX

9 inspections $130,460

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What to do with this record

Use Table Talk Pies, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Table Talk Pies, INC. 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 Table Talk Pies, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Table Talk Pies, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 11 inspections, including 15 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 Table Talk Pies, INC. have? ▼

Table Talk Pies, INC. has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $130,314.

How many OSHA inspections has Table Talk Pies, INC. had? ▼

Table Talk Pies, INC. has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-18 and the most recent on 2025-04-10. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Table Talk Pies, INC.? ▼

Table Talk Pies, INC. has been assessed $130,314 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $191,825 (a 32.1% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Table Talk Pies, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Table Talk Pies, INC. has 15 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.

Has Table Talk Pies, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Table Talk Pies, INC., 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 Table Talk Pies, INC. operate in? ▼

Table Talk Pies, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311812). 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 Table Talk Pies, INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Table Talk Pies, INC. 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 Table Talk Pies, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Table Talk Pies, INC. ranks #1,139 (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 Table Talk Pies, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Table Talk Pies, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $130,314 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (8.3x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hussmann Corporation in Bridgeton, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $130,276 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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