WEGMANS FOOD MARKET, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WEGMANS FOOD MARKET, INC. — a commercial bakeries facility located at 1500 BROOKS AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY 14624 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $90,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-12-22.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $90,000.00 is more than 10.6× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311812). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within NY, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 1 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 June 15, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 8, 2016. Of the 3 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $30,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement record for this commercial bakery operation reveals a systemic failure in the management of hazardous
This facility's $90,000 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311812 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,117.
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What OSHA violations was WEGMANS FOOD MARKET, INC. cited for?
WEGMANS FOOD MARKET, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $90,000.00. The inspection opened on 2015-12-22.
How much was WEGMANS FOOD MARKET, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $90,000.00 against WEGMANS FOOD MARKET, INC. in ROCHESTER, NY. Average per citation: $30,000.00.
Is WEGMANS FOOD MARKET, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WEGMANS FOOD MARKET, INC. has a risk score of 34 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Commercial Bakeries facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $90,000.00 is above the industry average.