Goya Foods Safety Record

Secaucus, NJ · Wholesale Trade

D

Above-average violation rate. This employer has more safety violations than most.

Last inspected 12/09/2025

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Goya Foods in Secaucus, New Jersey has 24 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 13 classified as serious and $83,805 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1986 to 2025.

Goya Foods in Secaucus, New Jersey has received a D safety grade, indicating an above-average rate of workplace safety violations. Compared to other wholesale trade employers, this record reflects a higher-than-typical frequency or severity of OSHA citations. A D grade is assigned when the weighted violation score falls between 3.0 and 5.99 per inspection.

13 of the 24 total violations are classified as serious by OSHA. Employers with D grades have demonstrated patterns that warrant attention from both current and prospective employees. All workers have the right to a safe workplace under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and can file an OSHA complaint if they believe conditions are unsafe.

2.0 Goya Foods violations/inspection
vs
3.6 Wholesale Trade avg
Below industry average
View Wholesale Trade industry report →
1 Violations (5 yr)
5 Inspections (5 yr)
1 Serious (5 yr)
$15,322 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 24 violations, $83,805 in penalties across 12 inspections
24 Total Violations
12 Total Inspections
13 Total Serious
$83,805 Total Penalties
Serious?
1 ($15,322)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 2000
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2000
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1986
1910.0176 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2007
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2019
Violations decreased 96% over the past 5 years (1 recent vs 23 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $84,831 in penalties for Goya Foods, later reduced to $83,805 — a 1% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
6 citations $34,134
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
3 citations $1,737
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
2 citations
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
2 citations $24,768
1910.0176 OSHA Standard
2 citations $9,446

Workers' Compensation in New Jersey

Workers injured on the job in New Jersey may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation.

This is general information about workers' compensation laws in New Jersey, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for your specific situation.

Were you injured at Goya Foods?

This employer has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 13 classified as serious. If you've been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to compensation.

Free case review · No obligation · Confidential

Attorney advertising. Free consultations available in most states. Not legal advice. By submitting, you agree to be contacted about your potential claim.

No workplace accident investigations on file for Goya Foods in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/09/2025 Referral? Secaucus, NJ 0 $0
03/28/2025 Referral? Secaucus, NJ 1 $15,322
12/28/2023 Referral? Secaucus, NJ 0 $0
12/29/2022 Referral? Secaucus, NJ 0 $0
12/23/2022 Referral? Secaucus, NJ 0 $0
10/16/2019 Referral? Secaucus, NJ 2 $18,892
08/24/2017 Referral? Secaucus, NJ 4 $41,000
09/07/2007 Planned? Secaucus, NJ 7 $1,312
04/17/2003 Planned? Secaucus, NJ 2 $1,406
01/23/2001 Planned? Secaucus, NJ 1 $750
10/12/2000 Planned? Secaucus, NJ 6 $5,063
01/23/1986 Planned? Secaucus, NJ 1 $60

Improve Your Safety Grade

Links may be affiliate-supported. This does not affect our safety ratings or recommendations.

Injured at Goya Foods? You may be entitled to compensation. Get Free Case Review