SENECA FOODS CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SENECA FOODS CORPORATION — a fruit and vegetable canning facility located at 418 E. CONDE STREET, JANESVILLE, WI 53545 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,671.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-03-05.
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.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $19,671.00 is more than 2.3× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311421). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within WI, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 27, 1988 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 2, 2024. Of the 11 total citations, 8 (73%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $19,671.00 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 $1,788.27 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Seneca Foods Corporation’s Janesville facility reveals a systemic failure to manage high
This facility's $19,671 penalty is higher than 83% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311421 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $22,316.
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What OSHA violations was SENECA FOODS CORPORATION cited for?
SENECA FOODS CORPORATION received 11 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,671.00. The inspection opened on 2010-03-05.
How much was SENECA FOODS CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $19,671.00 against SENECA FOODS CORPORATION in JANESVILLE, WI. Average per citation: $1,788.27.
Is SENECA FOODS CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SENECA FOODS CORPORATION has a risk score of 33 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 Fruit and Vegetable Canning facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $19,671.00 is above the industry average.