GUGGISBERG CHEESE, INC.
STATE RTE 557, MILLERSBURG, OH 44654 · NAICS 311513 Cheese Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Mar 18, 2020#344696455Mar 18, 2020Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#344696455$18,2188 viol.8 violations$18,218 in penalties
Inspection #344696455
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 18, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 18, 2020
- Final Order
- Jun 10, 2020
- Closed
- Jun 25, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 128
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $48,579
- Penalties on Record
- $18,218
- Site Address
- 5060 State Route 557, Millersburg, OH 44654
- Industry
- 311513 Cheese Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee's finger is amputated while changing valve
Violations
Violation list (8 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.37 OSHA citation code: 19100037 B06 | Other | 2 | 5 | $5,205 | $0 | - | Jun 10, 2020 | |
| 01002A | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II B | Serious | 1 | 14 | $10,409 | $12,145 | May 21, 2020 | - | Jun 10, 2020 |
| 01002B | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | May 21, 2020 | - | Jun 10, 2020 |
| 01002C | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $8,675 | $0 | May 29, 2020 | - | Jun 10, 2020 |
| 01002D | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $12,145 | $0 | Jun 15, 2020 | - | Jun 10, 2020 |
| 01005 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 F02 I | Other | 2 | 2 | $12,145 | $6,073 | May 29, 2020 | - | Jun 10, 2020 |
| 02001 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 B09 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | May 21, 2020 | - | Jun 10, 2020 |
| 02002 | 1910.132 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Other | 1 | 14 | $0 | $0 | May 21, 2020 | - | Jun 10, 2020 |
Mar 28, 2012#332835784Mar 28, 2012Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#332835784$2,2964 viol.4 violations$2,296 in penalties
Inspection #332835784
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 28, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 28, 2012
- Final Order
- Jun 20, 2012
- Closed
- Aug 7, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 41
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,590
- Penalties on Record
- $2,296
- Site Address
- 5060 State Route 557, Millersburg, OH 44654
- Industry
- 311513 Cheese Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,295 | $1,148 | - | Jun 20, 2012 | |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,295 | $1,148 | Aug 1, 2012 | - | Jun 20, 2012 |
| 02001 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I B | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 2012 | - | Jun 20, 2012 |
| 02002 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 II | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | - | Jun 20, 2012 |
Sep 2, 2009#313150922Sep 2, 2009Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#313150922$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #313150922
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 2, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 2, 2009
- Closed
- Sep 2, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 150
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5060 St Rt 557, Millersburg, OH 44654
- Industry
- 311513 Cheese Manufacturing
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Apr 20, 2009#313147910Apr 20, 2009Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#313147910$5,05210 viol.10 violations$5,052 in penalties
Inspection #313147910
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 20, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 20, 2009
- Closed
- Dec 9, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 150
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 10 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,100
- Penalties on Record
- $5,052
- Site Address
- 5060 St Rt 557, Millersburg, OH 44654
- Industry
- 311513 Cheese Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (8 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 IC | Serious | 1 | 3 | $825 | $413 | Jun 7, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,100 | $550 | Jun 7, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,100 | $550 | Jun 7, 2009 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,375 | $688 | May 22, 2009 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,100 | $550 | May 15, 2009 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,375 | $688 | May 18, 2009 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 15, 2009 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.304 Wiring design and protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 G05 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $1,100 | $550 | May 8, 2009 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 2, 2003#306539487Jul 2, 2003Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Health#306539487$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #306539487
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 2, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 2, 2003
- Closed
- Jul 2, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 30
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5060 St Rt 577, Millersburg, OH 44654
- Industry
- 311513 Cheese Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Mar 11, 1983#215154857Mar 11, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#215154857$603 viol.3 violations$60 in penalties
Inspection #215154857
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 11, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 11, 1983
- Closed
- Aug 26, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 19
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $180
- Penalties on Record
- $60
- Site Address
- State Rte 557, Millersburg, OH 44654
- Industry
- 311513 Cheese Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | - | $180 | $60 | Mar 21, 1983 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1903.2 Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable Standards OSHA citation code: 19030002 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 21, 1983 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1904.2 OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 25, 1983 | - | - |
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
6 inspections, 1983 to 2020. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Food Manufacturing, 22,553 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: cheese manufacturing reported 4.3 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 5.4%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source