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FRESH MARK, INC.
$277,593
penalties
86
viol.
20
insp.

FRESH MARK, INC.

1600 HARMONT AVENUE NE, CANTON, OH 44711NAICS 424470 Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers

Inspections
20
Oct 1998 to Feb 2023 · 16 safety, 4 health
Violations
86
across 20 inspections
Penalties on record
$277,593
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 78Willful 0Repeat 1Other 7

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Inspection records

Feb 21, 2023Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#346527617$9,8222 viol.

Inspection #346527617

Dates

Opened
Feb 21, 2023
Closing Conference Date
Feb 21, 2023
Final Order
May 11, 2023
Closed
Oct 2, 2023

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
370
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 serious
Initial Penalties
$19,644
Penalties on Record
$9,822
Site Address
1600 Harmont Ave. Ne, Canton, OH 44705
Industry
311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses

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 (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.133
Eye and Face Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01
Serious120$9,822$4,911Jun 6, 2023-May 11, 2023
010021910.151
Medical Services and First Aid
OSHA citation code: 19100151 C
Serious120$9,822$4,911Aug 31, 2023-May 11, 2023
Feb 8, 2023Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#346491756$30,3582 viol.

Inspection #346491756

Dates

Opened
Feb 8, 2023
Closing Conference Date
Feb 8, 2023
Final Order
May 11, 2023
Closed
Oct 30, 2023

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
370

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 serious
Initial Penalties
$27,011
Penalties on Record
$30,358
Site Address
1600 Harmont Ave., Canton, OH 44705
Industry
311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses

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 (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.28
Duty to Have Fall Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100028 B01 III A
Serious115$14,733$14,733May 24, 2023-May 11, 2023
010021910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious525$12,278$15,625Oct 16, 2023-May 11, 2023
Sep 27, 2022Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#346250012$10,6253 viol.

Inspection #346250012

Dates

Opened
Sep 27, 2022
Closing Conference Date
Sep 27, 2022
Final Order
Apr 5, 2023
Closed
Apr 10, 2023

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
750
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
3 serious
Initial Penalties
$15,625
Penalties on Record
$10,625
Site Address
1600 Harmont Avenue, Canton, OH 44705
Industry
424470 Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers

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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 A
Serious12$15,625$10,625Feb 14, 2023-Apr 5, 2023
01001B1910.133
Eye and Face Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01
Serious12$0$0Feb 14, 2023-Apr 5, 2023
01001C1910.138
Hand Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100138 A
Serious12$0$0Feb 14, 2023-Apr 5, 2023
Jul 14, 2022Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#346079361$00 viol.

Inspection #346079361

Dates

Opened
Jul 14, 2022
Closing Conference Date
Jul 14, 2022
Closed
Nov 10, 2022

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
230
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
1600 Harmont Ave. Ne, Canton, OH 44711
Industry
424470 Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers

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.

Jul 17, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#344159934$13,2601 viol.

Inspection #344159934

Dates

Opened
Jul 17, 2019
Closing Conference Date
Jul 22, 2019
Final Order
Sep 3, 2019
Closed
Sep 10, 2019

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
850
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 serious
Initial Penalties
$94,720
Penalties on Record
$13,260
Site Address
1600 Harmont Ave., Canton, OH 44705
Industry
311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses

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.

HospitalizationJul 6, 2019

Employee amputates finger during startup of package sealing

Event: Caught In or Between

Violations

Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II
Serious110$94,720$13,260-Sep 3, 2019
Apr 6, 2018Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#343070181$35,1915 viol.

Inspection #343070181

Dates

Opened
Apr 6, 2018
Closing Conference Date
Apr 6, 2018
Contested
Jul 3, 2018
Final Order
May 28, 2019
Closed
Apr 16, 2020

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
3,000
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
5
Violation Types
5 serious
Initial Penalties
$42,128
Penalties on Record
$35,191
Site Address
1600 Harmont Ave. Ne, Canton, OH 44705
Industry
311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses

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.

HospitalizationApr 3, 2018

Employee amputates thumb while repairing machine

Event: Caught In or Between

Violations

Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 B08
Serious11$6,097$4,000Jul 3, 2018May 28, 2019
01002A1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I
Serious13$12,934$11,197Jul 3, 2018May 28, 2019
01002B1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 D
Serious13$0$0Jul 3, 2018May 28, 2019
010031910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II
Serious62$10,163$8,797Jul 6, 2018Jul 3, 2018May 28, 2019
010041910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I
Serious610$12,934$11,197Jul 6, 2018Jul 3, 2018May 28, 2019
Feb 14, 2018Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#343170338$22,7484 viol.

Inspection #343170338

Dates

Opened
Feb 14, 2018
Closing Conference Date
Feb 14, 2018
Contested
Jul 3, 2018
Final Order
May 28, 2019
Closed
Apr 16, 2020

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
3,000
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
4
Violation Types
4 serious
Initial Penalties
$38,802
Penalties on Record
$22,748
Site Address
1600 Harmont Ave. Ne, Canton, OH 44705
Industry
311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses

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.

HospitalizationFeb 8, 2018

Employee catches hand and arm in machine's rotating parts an

Event: Caught In or Between

Violations

Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01
Serious16$12,934$9,814Jul 3, 2018May 28, 2019
01002A1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I
Serious12$12,934$12,934Jul 3, 2018May 28, 2019
01002B1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 D
Serious12$0$0Jul 3, 2018May 28, 2019
01002C1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I A
Serious12$12,934$0Jul 3, 2018May 28, 2019
Feb 14, 2018OpenReferral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342950797$00 viol.

Inspection #342950797

Dates

Opened
Feb 14, 2018
Closing Conference Date
Feb 14, 2018
Closed
Open

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
3,000
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
1600 Harmont Ave, Canton, OH 44705
Industry
311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses

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.

OSHA's inspection record does not currently show a close date for this case. Citation-level records on this page may still show later contest, penalty, or failure-to-abate activity.
Dec 17, 2017FatalityFatality/Catastrophe (M) · Partial scope, Safety#342836087$117,3307 viol.

Inspection #342836087

Dates

Opened
Dec 17, 2017
Closing Conference Date
Dec 17, 2017
Contested
Jul 3, 2018
Final Order
May 28, 2019
Closed
Sep 16, 2020

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
3,000
Related Activity
2 referrals, 1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
7
Violation Types
6 serious, 1 repeat
Initial Penalties
$117,330
Penalties on Record
$117,330
Site Address
1600 Harmont Ave. Ne, Canton, OH 44705
Industry
311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses

Fatality/Catastrophe Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a fatality/catastrophe inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data.

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.

FatalityDec 16, 2017

Employee amputates leg while operating auger and is killed

Event: Caught In or Between

Violations

Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 B06
Serious11$12,195$12,195Jul 3, 2018May 28, 2019
01001B1910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 B07
Serious11$0$0Jul 3, 2018May 28, 2019
01002A1910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 B09
Serious11$8,130$8,130Jul 3, 2018May 28, 2019
01002B1910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 B10
Serious11$0$0Jul 3, 2018May 28, 2019
010041910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I
Serious11$12,934$12,934Jul 3, 2018May 28, 2019

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Mar 21, 2016Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#341370070$9,8002 viol.

Inspection #341370070

Dates

Opened
Mar 21, 2016
Closing Conference Date
Mar 21, 2016
Contested
Jun 2, 2016
Final Order
Dec 27, 2016
Closed
Oct 2, 2017

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
2,000
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 serious
Initial Penalties
$14,000
Penalties on Record
$9,800
Site Address
1600 Harmont Ave., Canton, OH 44705
Industry
311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses

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 (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 III
Serious14$7,000$4,900Jun 2, 2016Dec 27, 2016
010021910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious24$7,000$4,900Aug 5, 2017Jun 2, 2016Dec 27, 2016
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About these records

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This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.

OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.

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.

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). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.

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.

Standards cited

1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)10 citations · $117,134
1910.147Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)10 citations · $69,993
1910.23Ladders9 citations · $25,600

Industry comparison

Violations per inspection
This employer4.3
Industry average2.3
Penalties per inspection
This employer$13,880
Industry average$2,965

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods, 16,240 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.

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