GUGGISBERG CHEESE, INC.
1545 COUNTY ROAD 70, SUGARCREEK, OH 44681 · NAICS 311513 Cheese Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Jan 3, 2024#347192114Jan 3, 2024Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#347192114$48,0004 viol.4 violations$48,000 in penalties
Inspection #347192114
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 3, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 3, 2024
- Final Order
- May 17, 2024
- Closed
- Jun 26, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 65
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $61,300
- Penalties on Record
- $48,000
- Site Address
- 1545 County Road 70, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 30 | $22,583 | $16,000 | May 3, 2024 | - | May 17, 2024 |
| 01001B | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D | Serious | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | May 3, 2024 | - | May 17, 2024 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 30 | $22,583 | $16,000 | May 3, 2024 | - | May 17, 2024 |
| 01003 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I A | Serious | 1 | 30 | $16,134 | $16,000 | May 3, 2024 | - | May 17, 2024 |
Mar 8, 2019#343838041Mar 8, 2019Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#343838041$3,7131 viol.1 violation$3,713 in penalties
Inspection #343838041
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 8, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 8, 2019
- Final Order
- Apr 11, 2019
- Closed
- Apr 17, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 57
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,304
- Penalties on Record
- $3,713
- Site Address
- 1545 County Road 70, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I03 | Serious | 1 | 57 | $5,304 | $3,713 | - | Apr 11, 2019 |
Mar 8, 2019#343838033Mar 8, 2019Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#343838033$3,7132 viol.2 violations$3,713 in penalties
Inspection #343838033
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 8, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 8, 2019
- Final Order
- Jun 17, 2019
- Closed
- Jul 8, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 57
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,304
- Penalties on Record
- $3,713
- Site Address
- 1545 County Road 70, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 I | Serious | 2 | 1 | $5,304 | $3,713 | Jun 13, 2019 | - | Jun 17, 2019 |
| 01001B | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 II | Serious | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 13, 2019 | - | Jun 17, 2019 |
Jan 11, 2017#342023629Jan 11, 2017Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#342023629$3,0171 viol.1 violation$3,017 in penalties
Inspection #342023629
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 11, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 11, 2017
- Final Order
- Feb 8, 2017
- Closed
- Feb 22, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 63
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,310
- Penalties on Record
- $3,017
- Site Address
- 1545 County Road 70, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
- Industry
- 311513 Cheese Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $4,310 | $3,017 | Feb 21, 2017 | - | Feb 8, 2017 |
Jun 9, 2015#340695824Jun 9, 2015Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#340695824$1,6071 viol.1 violation$1,607 in penalties
Inspection #340695824
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 9, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 9, 2015
- Final Order
- Jul 28, 2015
- Closed
- Aug 12, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,295
- Penalties on Record
- $1,607
- Site Address
- 1545 County Road 70, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
- Industry
- 311513 Cheese Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,295 | $1,607 | Aug 27, 2015 | - | Jul 28, 2015 |
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Understanding These Penalties
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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