This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1991. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Foodways National Safety Record

Wethersfield, CT

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 02/28/1991

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Foodways National in Wethersfield, Connecticut has 46 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 10 classified as serious and $168,300 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1978 to 1991.

Foodways National, located in Wethersfield, Connecticut, was last inspected by OSHA in 1991. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 46 violations on file, 10 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $168,300.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

46 Violations
8 Inspections
10 Serious
$168,300 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
34 ($0)
Serious?
10 ($3,300)
Repeat?
2 ($165,000)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 6 inspections (8 total) since 1978
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1978
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1978
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1978
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1978
OSHA initially proposed $465,550 in penalties for Foodways National, later reduced to $168,300 — a 64% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
8 citations $26,095
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
6 citations $140,975
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
5 citations
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
4 citations $730
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/28/1991 Complaint? Wethersfield, CT 1 $0
06/27/1989 Follow-Up? Wethersfield, CT 2 $0
01/16/1987 Planned? Wethersfield, CT 18 $166,900
02/14/1983 Planned? Wethersfield, CT 2 $150
03/19/1980 Complaint? Wethersfield, CT 9 $770
06/21/1979 Complaint? Wethersfield, CT 1 $0
03/08/1979 Follow-Up? Wethersfield, CT 0 $0
10/12/1978 Complaint? Wethersfield, CT 13 $480

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