HERSHEY FOODS CORPORATION
925 REESE AVENUE, HERSHEY, PA 17033 · NAICS 311340 Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Apr 24, 2019#343956249Apr 24, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#343956249$13,2601 viol.1 violation$13,260 in penalties
Inspection #343956249
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 24, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- May 2, 2019
- Final Order
- Jun 11, 2019
- Closed
- Jul 25, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 765
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $13,260
- Penalties on Record
- $13,260
- Site Address
- 925 Reese Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033
- Industry
- 311340 Nonchocolate Confectionery 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 partially amputates middle finger in packing machin
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 38 | $13,260 | $13,260 | Jul 15, 2019 | - | Jun 11, 2019 |
Sep 22, 2004#305842635Sep 22, 2004Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#305842635$1,8804 viol.4 violations$1,880 in penalties
Inspection #305842635
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 22, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 29, 2004
- Closed
- Nov 4, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,800
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,750
- Penalties on Record
- $1,880
- Site Address
- 19 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033
- Industry
- 311320
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $1,125 | $565 | Oct 27, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D03 | Other | 1 | 3 | $1,500 | $750 | Oct 27, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 E02 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Oct 27, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,125 | $565 | Oct 27, 2004 | - | - |
Jul 1, 2004#112898390Jul 1, 2004Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#112898390$1,8002 viol.2 violations$1,800 in penalties
Inspection #112898390
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 1, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 1, 2004
- Closed
- Oct 14, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,800
- Penalties on Record
- $1,800
- Site Address
- 19 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033
- Industry
- 311330
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,800 | $1,800 | Oct 18, 2004 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 18, 2004 | - | - |
Mar 25, 1992#112919329Mar 25, 1992Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#112919329$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #112919329
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 25, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 25, 1992
- Closed
- Mar 30, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,500
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033
- Industry
- 311340 Nonchocolate Confectionery 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.
Apr 20, 1989#17869355Apr 20, 1989Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#17869355$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #17869355
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 20, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 20, 1989
- Closed
- Apr 27, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033
- Industry
- 311340 Nonchocolate Confectionery 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 16, 1978#12545406Mar 16, 1978Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#12545406$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12545406
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 16, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 16, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,293
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 19 East Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033
- Industry
- 311340 Nonchocolate Confectionery 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.
Nov 7, 1977#12545273Nov 7, 1977Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#12545273$3,60025 viol.25 violations$3,600 in penalties
Inspection #12545273
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 7, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 14, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 30, 1978
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,293
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 25
- Violation Types
- 15 serious, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,600
- Penalties on Record
- $3,600
- Site Address
- 19 East Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033
- Industry
- 311340 Nonchocolate Confectionery 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 (6 of 25 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Serious | 1 | - | $240 | $240 | Jan 18, 1978 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Serious | 1 | - | $240 | $240 | Jan 18, 1978 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 E01 | Serious | 2 | - | $240 | $240 | Jan 18, 1978 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 C02 | Serious | 1 | - | $240 | $240 | Jan 18, 1978 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 9 | - | $240 | $240 | Jan 18, 1978 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 22 | - | $240 | $240 | Jan 18, 1978 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 25 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 19, 1976#12562898May 19, 1976Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#12562898$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12562898
Dates
- Opened
- May 19, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- May 19, 1976
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,000
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 19 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033
- Industry
- 311340 Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing
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.
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.
8 inspections, 1976 to 2019. 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.