DELLWOOD FOODS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DELLWOOD FOODS, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 170 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD, YONKERS, NY 10701 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 33 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $30,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1992-11-04.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
State Context: Within NY, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 33 citations spanning 12 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 7 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 16, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 19, 1993. Of the 33 total citations, 15 (45%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $30,000.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $909.09 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Dellwood Foods, Inc. reveals a systemic collapse of fundamental safety management systems, characterized by a staggering 33 citations that span nearly every critical regulatory pillar. The assessment of a $30,000 penalty in 1992 represents an exceptionally high enforcement action for that era, signaling that inspectors identified pervasive hazards rather than isolated technical lapses. The gravity-10 violation of 1910.212(a)(
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What OSHA violations was DELLWOOD FOODS, INC. cited for?
DELLWOOD FOODS, INC. received 33 citation(s) covering 12 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $30,000.00. The inspection opened on 1992-11-04.
How much was DELLWOOD FOODS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $30,000.00 against DELLWOOD FOODS, INC. in YONKERS, NY. Average per citation: $909.09.
Is DELLWOOD FOODS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DELLWOOD FOODS, INC. has a risk score of 31 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $30,000.00 is above the industry average.