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CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC.

881 MOUNTIAN VIEW DRIVE, PINEY FLATS, TN, 37686
561910Packaging and Labeling Services

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OSHA inspections
3
over 10 years
Violations
5
$1,300 in penalties
Penalties
$1,300
$260 avg
Accident investigations on record
1 National Emphasis Program inspections

Summary

CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC. has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 10 years of recorded history, with $1,300 in total assessed penalties.

The establishment sits in the 79th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 30 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 7 years ago.

Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.

Agency coverage

CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.

OSHA workplace safety

Inspections
3
0.3 / yr · last 10 yrs
Violations
5
0.5 / yr
Penalties
$1,300
$260 avg / violation
20% serious80% other
Inspection trigger · planned
2 of 3
Inspection trigger · referral
1 of 3

67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,

Most-cited OSHA standards

Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 5 distinct standards shown · 5 citations in this view · $1,300 in penalties.

CFR sectionCitationsInspectionsTotal penaltyFirst citedLast cited
29 CFR 1910.0036 D0111$1,000Mar 2019Mar 2019
29 CFR 1910.1200 E0111$200Mar 2019Mar 2019
29 CFR 1910.0157 E0211$100Mar 2019Mar 2019
29 CFR 1910.1200 H0111Mar 2019Mar 2019
29 CFR 1910.0178 L01 II11Apr 2016Apr 2016

Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.

Peer comparison

79th

Above average violations in NAICS 5619 within TN. Peer group: 30 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.

Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty percentile
79th
peer median: $50
Inspection frequency
100th
peer median: 1

Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)

No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application

Industry benchmark

Industry avg TRIR
2.1
BLS SOII 2024
Industry avg DART
1.1
BLS SOII 2024
Self-reported TRIR
Not in OSHA ITA

BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.

Inspection breakdown

Planned
2
Referral
1

Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.

OSHA severe injury reports

No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Activity timeline

Data refreshed
Weekly
First OSHA inspection
Most recent activity
7 years ago

No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 7+ years. Most recent activity: 7 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.

Wage & Hour Division (WHD)

No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division

Mine safety (MSHA)

No MSHA mine safety violations on file for CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration

Labor relations (NLRB)

No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board

Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical

No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification

Environmental compliance (EPA)

No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency

Federal criminal prosecution record

No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry

Federal contracts

This location

Obligated (5-yr)
$3.7M
Obligated (all-time)
$24.3M
Awards
54
Top agency
Department of Homeland Security
$17.6M
Top agencies by obligation (this location)
Department of Homeland Security$17.6M
Department of Defense$6.6M
Department of Veterans Affairs$32K
Largest awards (top 50 of 54)
  • Department of Homeland Security
    DELIVERY ORDER TO REDUCED SODIUM SELF-HEATING LONG SHELF MEALS FOR DELIVERY TO FEMA ISB FORT BRAGG, NC IN SUPPORT OF PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED DISASTER, HURRICANE FLORENCE.
    contract · Last action 2018-10-17
    $3,763,596
  • Department of Homeland Security
    MEALS
    contract · Last action 2018-06-28
    $2,621,299
  • Department of Homeland Security
    THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO PROCURE MEALS IN SUPPORT OF HURRICANE MARIA.
    contract · Last action 2018-06-26
    $2,406,943
  • Department of Homeland Security
    REDUCED SODIUM SELF HEATING LONG SHELF-LIFE MEALS IN SUPPORT OF 2018 HURRICANE MICHAEL FOR DELIVERY TO MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE.
    contract · Last action 2022-11-09
    $2,013,837
  • Department of Homeland Security
    THE PURPOSE OF THIS DELIVERY ORDER IS TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY THROUGH BY PROVIDING 486,690 REDUCED SODIUM MEALS IN SUPPORT OF HURRICANE IDA RECOVERY.
    contract · Last action 2021-09-03
    $1,800,753
  • Department of Homeland Security
    THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO PROCURE 449,280 REDUCED SODIUM MEALS.
    contract · Last action 2020-11-18
    $1,725,235
  • Department of Homeland Security
    THE PURPOSE OF THIS DELIVERY ORDER IS TO PROCURE 401,602 REDUCE SODIUM MEALS.
    contract · Last action 2020-09-22
    $1,522,079
  • Department of Homeland Security
    DELIVERY ORDER TO PURCHASE 225,952 SELF-HEATING MEALS FOR DELIVERY TO MAXWELL AFB IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE FLORENCE.
    contract · Last action 2019-03-26
    $1,042,444
  • Department of Defense
    8509292693!TORTILLAS,SHELF STA
    contract · Last action 2022-08-24
    $610,000
  • Department of Homeland Security
    THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO PROCURE 138,240 REDUCED SODIUM MEALS IN SUPPORT OF HURRICANE SALLY.
    contract · Last action 2021-02-01
    $530,842
  • Department of Defense
    8509595778!TORTILLAS,SHELF STA
    contract · Last action 2022-12-16
    $517,280
  • Department of Defense
    8511503198!TORTILLAS,SHELF STA
    contract · Last action 2025-07-24
    $450,374
  • Department of Defense
    8510929543!TORTILLAS,SHELF STA
    contract · Last action 2024-10-01
    $450,240
  • Department of Defense
    8509934933!TORTILLAS,SHELF STA
    contract · Last action 2023-06-05
    $409,920
  • Department of Defense
    8509781761!TORTILLAS,SHELF STA
    contract · Last action 2023-03-22
    $409,920
  • Department of Defense
    8510715241!TORTILLAS,SHELF STA
    contract · Last action 2024-06-25
    $320,000
  • Department of Defense
    8508828650!TORTILLAS,SHELF STA
    contract · Last action 2022-02-09
    $265,376
  • Department of Defense
    8507283220!TORTILLAS,SHELF STA
    contract · Last action 2020-03-30
    $215,040
  • Department of Defense
    8506994300!TORTILLAS,SHELF STA
    contract · Last action 2019-11-21
    $215,040
  • Department of Defense
    8504757073!MEAL,INDIVIDUAL
    contract · Last action 2017-09-15
    $137,779
  • Department of Defense
    8504756942!MEAL,INDIVIDUAL
    contract · Last action 2017-09-15
    $137,779
  • Department of Defense
    8504756056!MEAL,INDIVIDUAL
    contract · Last action 2017-09-15
    $137,779
  • Department of Defense
    8504743829!MEAL,INDIVIDUAL
    contract · Last action 2017-09-12
    $137,779
  • Department of Defense
    8504737959!MEAL,INDIVIDUAL
    contract · Last action 2017-09-11
    $137,779
  • Department of Defense
    8504739436!MEAL, INDIVIDUAL
    contract · Last action 2017-09-11
    $137,779
  • Department of Defense
    8504737958!MEAL,INDIVIDUAL
    contract · Last action 2017-09-11
    $137,779
  • Department of Defense
    8504736732!MEAL,INDIVIDUAL
    contract · Last action 2017-09-10
    $137,779
  • Department of Defense
    8504736726!MEAL,INDIVIDUAL
    contract · Last action 2017-09-10
    $137,779
  • Department of Defense
    8507291696!MEAL,INDIVIDUAL
    contract · Last action 2020-04-02
    $130,291
  • Department of Defense
    8507291697!MEAL,INDIVIDUAL
    contract · Last action 2020-04-02
    $130,291
  • Department of Defense
    8511258286!TORTILLAS,SHELF STA
    contract · Last action 2025-03-21
    $120,064
  • Department of Defense
    8507292608!MEAL,INDIVIDUAL
    contract · Last action 2020-04-02
    $112,320
  • Department of Defense
    8507291945!MEAL,INDIVIDUAL
    contract · Last action 2020-04-02
    $112,320
  • Department of Defense
    8507292040!MEAL,INDIVIDUAL
    contract · Last action 2020-04-02
    $112,320
  • Department of Defense
    8507292680!MEAL,INDIVIDUAL
    contract · Last action 2020-04-02
    $112,320
  • Department of Defense
    8507291946!MEAL,INDIVIDUAL
    contract · Last action 2020-04-02
    $112,320
  • Department of Homeland Security
    SELF-HEATING REDUCED SODIUM AND COMMERCIAL MEALS.
    contract · Last action 2018-03-01
    $100,380
  • Department of Defense
    8508763670!TORTILLAS,SHELF STA
    contract · Last action 2021-12-21
    $87,808
  • Department of Defense
    8508571336!TORTILLAS,SHELF STA
    contract · Last action 2021-09-29
    $86,016
  • Department of Defense
    8508127157!TORTILLAS,SHELF STA
    contract · Last action 2021-04-12
    $86,016
  • Department of Defense
    8507902293!TORTILLAS,SHELF STA
    contract · Last action 2021-01-08
    $86,016
  • Department of Defense
    8507528764!TORTILLAS,SHELF STA
    contract · Last action 2020-11-24
    $86,016
  • Department of Defense
    8507707056!TORTILLAS,SHELF STA
    contract · Last action 2020-11-24
    $86,016
  • Department of Defense
    8508369982!TORTILLAS,SHELF STA
    contract · Last action 2021-07-16
    $82,656
  • Department of Homeland Security
    MEALS READY-TO-EAT (MRES) FOR USE IN TSA EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AT PACIFIC REGION AIRPORTS.
    contract · Last action 2025-04-02
    $55,928
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
    EMERGENCY FOOD RATIONS
    contract · Last action 2019-02-20
    $32,424
  • Department of Defense
    4610092756!TORTILLAS,SHELF STA
    contract · Last action 2025-04-09
    $0
  • Department of Homeland Security
    SHELF-STABLE (30-36 MONTHS), SELF-HEATING REDUCED SODIUM AND COMMERCIAL MEALS.
    contract · Last action 2021-10-31
    $0
  • Department of Defense
    4610075976!MEAL,INDIVIDUAL
    contract · Last action 2021-05-27
    $0
  • Department of Defense
    4610051752!TORTILLAS,SHELF STA
    contract · Last action 2021-01-14
    $0

Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 311991 - PERISHABLE PREPARED FOOD MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2025-07-24. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.

Inspection history

DateTriggerViolationsSeriousPenalty
2019-02-13Planned41$1,300
2016-01-28Planned1$0
2016-01-26Referral0$0

Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.

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About this data

This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.

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Frequently asked

What is CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 5 violations and $1,300 in total penalties.
How does CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC. operates in the packaging and labeling services industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.1.