TOWNSENDS, INC.
RT 24 EAST, Millsboro, DE 19966
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Inspection records
Jul 30, 1998#300305935Jul 30, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#300305935$3,0007 viol.7 violations$3,000 in penalties
Inspection #300305935
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 30, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 29, 1998
- Closed
- Sep 3, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,500
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,000
- Penalties on Record
- $3,000
- Site Address
- Rt. 24 East, Millsboro, DE 19966
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 C01 | Serious | 1 | - | $1,500 | $1,500 | Feb 26, 1999 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 C02 | Serious | 1 | 1,000 | $0 | $0 | Feb 26, 1999 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 C03 | Serious | 1 | 1,000 | $0 | $0 | Feb 26, 1999 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E04 | Serious | 1 | 1,000 | $0 | $0 | Mar 31, 1999 | - | - |
| 01001E | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E05 | Serious | 1 | 1,000 | $0 | $0 | Sep 1, 1999 | - | - |
| 01001F | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 J02 | Serious | 1 | 1,000 | $0 | $0 | Sep 1, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Dec 16, 1998 | - | - |
Jul 30, 1998#121304398Jul 30, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#121304398$11,88515 viol.15 violations$11,885 in penalties
Inspection #121304398
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 30, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 8, 1998
- Closed
- Dec 11, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,850
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 10 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,885
- Penalties on Record
- $11,885
- Site Address
- P.o.box 468, Millsboro, DE 19966
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 15 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A05 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $1,020 | $1,020 | Dec 31, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 J | Serious | 1 | 12 | $1,020 | $1,020 | Oct 22, 1998 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,020 | $1,020 | Oct 22, 1998 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Oct 22, 1998 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 2 | 12 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Oct 29, 1998 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Dec 7, 1998 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 A | Serious | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Oct 22, 1998 | - | - |
| 01006C | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 A02 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Oct 22, 1998 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 15 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 8, 1994#121305569Aug 8, 1994Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#121305569$8,7503 viol.3 violations$8,750 in penalties
Inspection #121305569
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 8, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 8, 1994
- Closed
- Nov 15, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,900
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,750
- Penalties on Record
- $8,750
- Site Address
- Rt. 24 East, Millsboro, DE 19966
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 lower arm amputated in meat mixer
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 2 | 15 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Oct 20, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 II | Serious | 1 | 15 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Oct 20, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Oct 17, 1994 | - | - |
Jan 6, 1992#109021220Jan 6, 1992Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#109021220$22,50011 viol.11 violations$22,500 in penalties
Inspection #109021220
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 6, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 16, 1992
- Contested
- Jul 20, 1992
- Closed
- Jan 5, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 864
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 1 willful, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $22,500
- Penalties on Record
- $22,500
- Site Address
- Rt. 24 East, Millsboro, DE 19966
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (8 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 2 | 336 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Feb 28, 1996 | Jul 20, 1992 | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 63 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Feb 2, 1993 | Jul 20, 1992 | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 56 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Feb 2, 1993 | Jul 20, 1992 | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Serious | 1 | 40 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Jul 8, 1992 | Jul 20, 1992 | - |
| 01005 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Feb 2, 1993 | Jul 20, 1992 | - |
| 01006A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 40 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Jul 8, 1992 | Jul 20, 1992 | - |
| 01006B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 1 | 40 | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1992 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 2 | 67 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Jul 15, 1992 | Jul 20, 1992 | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 18, 1991#1128941Sep 18, 1991Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#1128941$2,6253 viol.3 violations$2,625 in penalties
Inspection #1128941
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 18, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 18, 1991
- Closed
- Oct 21, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,025
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,625
- Penalties on Record
- $2,625
- Site Address
- Rt. 24 East, Millsboro, DE 19966
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,625 | $2,625 | Oct 21, 1991 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 21, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C04 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 17, 1991 | - | - |
Nov 1, 1983#12740650Nov 1, 1983Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#12740650$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12740650
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 1, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 1, 1983
- Closed
- Nov 3, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Rt 24 East, Millsboro, DE 19966
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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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 1998. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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