Inspection #102699618
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a accident inspection of KNOUSE FOODS CO-OPERATIVE, INCORPORATED at 1505 Orrtanna Road, Orrtanna, PA 17353 on Dec 7, 1993. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Apr 18, 1995.
OSHA documented 55 violations (35 serious, 5 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $70,000. 1 incident investigation summary is associated with this inspection. This inspection is linked to 1 complaint, 1 accident report in OSHA records.
This employer has 6 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Inspection Details
- Inspection Number
- 102699618
- Type
- Accident (A)
- Scope
- Partial
- Opened
- Dec 7, 1993
- Closed
- Apr 18, 1995
- Contested
- Jun 15, 1994
- Final Order
- Apr 8, 1995
- Total Violations
- 55
- Penalties on Record
- $70,000
- Initial Penalties
- $90,450
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 accident
Establishment
- Address
- 1505 Orrtanna Road, Orrtanna, PA 17353
- Industry
- 311421 Fruit and Vegetable Canning
Other Inspections of This Employer6 on record
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #347316762 | Mar 1, 2024 | Complaint (B) | 2 violations | $5,876 |
| #347317158 | Mar 1, 2024 | Complaint (B) | 4 violations | $17,975 |
| #315885681 | Oct 19, 2011 | Complaint (B) | 5 violations | $11,900 |
| #308479070 | Sep 27, 2006 | Complaint (B) | 1 violation | |
| #305842163 | Jul 16, 2004 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #100385731 | Jan 15, 1988 | Planned (H) | 5 violations | $840 |
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
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 appears immediately below.
Two employees die in unexpected ammonia release
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).
Enforcement Outcome
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Inspection closed Apr 18, 1995.
35 serious, 5 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Violations
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C02 | Serious | $1,800 | $1,800 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01002A | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 II | Serious | $1,800 | $1,800 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01002B | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 F | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01002C | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01003 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Serious | $1,800 | $1,800 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01004 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q09 I | Serious | $2,250 | $2,250 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01005A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | $1,800 | $1,800 | Jun 3, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01005B | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 3, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01005C | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 3, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01006A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | $1,800 | $1,800 | Mar 6, 1995 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01006B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B06 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01006C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B11 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01006D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01006E | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 6, 1995 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01006F | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01006G | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 II | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01006H | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 IV | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01007 | 1910.145 Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags OSHA citation code: 19100145 C03 | Serious | $1,800 | $1,800 | Jun 10, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01008A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | $4,500 | $4,500 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01008B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01008C | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 IIB | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01008D | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 IIC2 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01008E | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01008F | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IB | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01008G | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IC | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01008H | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 II | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01008I | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IV | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01009A | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 D02 I | Serious | $2,250 | $2,250 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01009B | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 K04 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01009C | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 K05 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01010A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | $2,250 | $2,250 | Jun 10, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01010B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 10, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01010C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 II | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 10, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01010D | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 III | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 10, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 01010E | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 IV | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 10, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 02001A | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q01 | Other | $22,500 | $15,834 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 02001B | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A02 II | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 02001C | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A02 IV | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 02001D | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A02 V | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 02001E | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A02 VI | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 02001F | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A04 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 02001G | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A05 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 02001H | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A05 III | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 02001I | 1910.165 Employee Alarm Systems OSHA citation code: 19100165 B05 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 02001J | 1910.165 Employee Alarm Systems OSHA citation code: 19100165 D02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 02002A | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q03 III | Other | $22,500 | $15,833 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 02002B | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q03 V | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 02002C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E03 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 02002D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E03 II | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 02003 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q06 | Other | $22,500 | $15,833 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 03001 | 1904.4 Recording Criteria | Other | $900 | $450 | Jun 20, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 03002 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 | Other | $0 | $0 | May 27, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 03003 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A05 III | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 03004 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
| 03005 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Other | $0 | $0 | May 27, 1994 | Jun 15, 1994 | Apr 8, 1995 |
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.
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