WARD FOODS INC
4801 CHESTER AVENUE, Cleveland, OH 44143 · NAICS 311812 Commercial Bakeries
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Inspection records
Apr 28, 1977#214922676Apr 28, 1977Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#214922676$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #214922676
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 28, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 28, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 292
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4801 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103
- Industry
- 311812 Commercial Bakeries
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.
Aug 27, 1976#214927097Aug 27, 1976Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#214927097$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #214927097
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 27, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 27, 1976
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 350
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4801 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44143
- Industry
- 311812 Commercial Bakeries
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.
May 13, 1976#214926768May 13, 1976Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#214926768$22521 viol.21 violations$225 in penalties
Inspection #214926768
Dates
- Opened
- May 13, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- May 13, 1976
- Closed
- Aug 30, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 350
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 21
- Violation Types
- 21 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $225
- Penalties on Record
- $225
- Site Address
- 4801 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44143
- Industry
- 311812 Commercial Bakeries
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 (10 of 21 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 A05 | Other | 4 | - | $0 | $0 | May 24, 1976 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 D02 I | Other | 25 | - | $45 | $45 | May 24, 1976 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 D03 I | Other | 8 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 25, 1976 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D02 VIII | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | May 24, 1976 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.144 Safety Color Code for Marking Physical Hazards OSHA citation code: 19100144 A03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 1976 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 6 | - | $30 | $30 | Aug 26, 1976 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 25, 1976 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 1976 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A03 | Other | 5 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1976 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 25, 1976 | - | - |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 21 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 17, 1973#214870404May 17, 1973Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#214870404$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #214870404
Dates
- Opened
- May 17, 1973
- Closing Conference Date
- May 17, 1973
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 250
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4801 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44105
- Industry
- 311812 Commercial Bakeries
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.
Jan 16, 1973#214869059Jan 16, 1973Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#214869059$59524 viol.24 violations$595 in penalties
Inspection #214869059
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 16, 1973
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 16, 1973
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 250
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 24
- Violation Types
- 24 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $595
- Penalties on Record
- $595
- Site Address
- 4801 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, OH 16805
- Industry
- 311812 Commercial Bakeries
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 (10 of 24 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries | Other | 1 | - | $100 | $100 | Mar 2, 1973 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.158 Standpipe and Hose Systems OSHA citation code: 19100158 A01 | Other | 10 | - | $45 | $45 | Feb 28, 1973 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 A | Other | 10 | - | $45 | $45 | Feb 28, 1973 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.263 Bakery Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100263 C03 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 28, 1973 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 28, 1973 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.263 Bakery Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100263 D01 III | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | Feb 28, 1973 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.263 Bakery Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100263 C02 | Other | 10 | - | $45 | $45 | Feb 28, 1973 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 28, 1973 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | Feb 16, 1973 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D02 VIII | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 1973 | - | - |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 24 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About 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.
5 inspections, 1973 to 1977. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
Food Manufacturing, 24,362 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.