WELCH FOODS, INC.
SOUTH LAKE STREET, NORTH EAST, PA 16428 · NAICS 311421 Fruit and Vegetable Canning
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Inspection records
Mar 7, 1991#113336945Mar 7, 1991Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#113336945$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #113336945
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 7, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 7, 1991
- Closed
- Apr 5, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 360
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 139 South Lake Street, North East, PA 16428
- Industry
- 311421 Fruit and Vegetable Canning
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 (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 C06 I | Other | 1 | 360 | $0 | $0 | Apr 24, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G01 | Other | 1 | 360 | $0 | $0 | Apr 24, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 A | Other | 1 | 360 | $0 | $0 | Apr 24, 1991 | - | - |
Jul 27, 1988#17660705Jul 27, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#17660705$603 viol.3 violations$60 in penalties
Inspection #17660705
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 27, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 27, 1988
- Closed
- Sep 30, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 350
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $60
- Penalties on Record
- $60
- Site Address
- 139 South Lake Street, North East, PA 16428
- Industry
- 311421 Fruit and Vegetable Canning
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 350 | $60 | $60 | Sep 27, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Sep 27, 1988 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M10 | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Sep 27, 1988 | - | - |
Dec 21, 1983#12932083Dec 21, 1983Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#12932083$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #12932083
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 21, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 21, 1983
- Closed
- Jan 12, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 450
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Grahamville St, North East, PA 16428
- Industry
- 311421 Fruit and Vegetable Canning
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 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 6, 1984 | - | - |
Sep 6, 1978#12517322Sep 6, 1978Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#12517322$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12517322
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 6, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 6, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 468
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Grahamville Street, North East, PA 16428
- Industry
- 311421 Fruit and Vegetable Canning
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Mar 24, 1977#12839874Mar 24, 1977Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12839874$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12839874
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 24, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 24, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 392
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- South Lake Street, North East, PA 16428
- Industry
- 311421 Fruit and Vegetable Canning
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.
Jun 23, 1976#12776225Jun 23, 1976Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#12776225$605 viol.5 violations$60 in penalties
Inspection #12776225
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 23, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 25, 1976
- Closed
- Aug 10, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $60
- Penalties on Record
- $60
- Site Address
- South Lake Street, North East, PA 16428
- Industry
- 311421 Fruit and Vegetable Canning
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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | Aug 9, 1976 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 F | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 9, 1976 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F01 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 4, 1976 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IID | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | Aug 8, 1976 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 040004 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 8, 1976 | - | - |
Jun 6, 1974#12967519Jun 6, 1974Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#12967519$304 viol.4 violations$30 in penalties
Inspection #12967519
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 6, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 6, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 404
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $30
- Penalties on Record
- $30
- Site Address
- South Lake Street, North East, PA 16428
- Industry
- 311421 Fruit and Vegetable Canning
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 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 4 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 13, 1974 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 D03 I | Other | 200 | - | $30 | $30 | Aug 28, 1974 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 1974 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 1974 | - | - |
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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.
17 inspections, 1974 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, 24,362 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: fruit and vegetable canning reported 3.2 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 6.4%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source