WOLFGANG OPERATIONS LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WOLFGANG OPERATIONS LLC — a confectionery manufacturing from purchased chocolate facility located at 122 NORTH STREET, YORK, PA 17403 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $65,554.50. The inspection case was opened on 2021-06-04.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $65,554.50 is more than 7.7× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311352). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within PA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 23, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 3, 2025. Of the 6 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 cumulative penalty of $65,554.50 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 $10,925.75 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2021 inspection of Wolfgang Operations LLC reveals a profound breakdown in
This facility's $65,555 penalty is higher than 87% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311352 industry in PA. The state average penalty for this industry is $23,677.
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What OSHA violations was WOLFGANG OPERATIONS LLC cited for?
WOLFGANG OPERATIONS LLC received 6 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $65,554.50. The inspection opened on 2021-06-04.
How much was WOLFGANG OPERATIONS LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $65,554.50 against WOLFGANG OPERATIONS LLC in YORK, PA. Average per citation: $10,925.75.
Is WOLFGANG OPERATIONS LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WOLFGANG OPERATIONS LLC has a risk score of 16 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 Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $65,554.50 is above the industry average.