Hanover Foods Safety Record
Clayton, DE · Manufacturing
Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.
Last inspected 10/01/2021
According to OSHA enforcement records, Hanover Foods in Clayton, Delaware has 124 workplace safety violations across 24 inspections, with 65 classified as serious and $582,142 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1992 to 2021.
About This Safety Record
Hanover Foods in Clayton, Delaware has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Hanover Foods among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.
65 of the 124 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $582,142 in total penalties reflects the severity and frequency of these citations. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Delaware workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.
All-time record: 124 violations, $582,142 in penalties across 24 inspections
Violation Breakdown · Last 5 years
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Workers' Compensation in Delaware
Workers injured on the job in Delaware may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation.
- Filing deadline: 2 years from injury date
- Important: Report injury to employer in writing as soon as possible
- Statute: Del. Code tit. 19, § 2301 et seq.
This is general information about workers' compensation laws in Delaware, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for your specific situation.
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No workplace accident investigations on file for Hanover Foods in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2021 | Referral? | Clayton, DE | 17 | $138,690 |
| 07/14/2021 | Complaint? | Clayton, DE | 9 | $50,848 |
| 06/28/2019 | Planned? | Clayton, DE | 4 | $22,824 |
| 05/14/2018 | Complaint? | Clayton, DE | 0 | $0 |
| 07/12/2016 | Referral? | Clayton, DE | 1 | $5,487 |
| 07/06/2015 | Complaint? | Clayton, DE | 1 | $4,200 |
| 10/01/2014 | Referral? | Clayton, DE | 0 | $0 |
| 09/29/2014 | Other? | Clayton, DE | 0 | $0 |
| 04/21/2014 | Complaint? | Clayton, DE | 3 | $1,000 |
| 04/21/2014 | Complaint? | Clayton, DE | 6 | $15,085 |
| 03/05/2004 | Planned? | Clayton, DE | 0 | $0 |
| 09/28/1999 | Planned? | Clayton, DE | 22 | $105,000 |
| 07/07/1999 | Planned? | Clayton, DE | 0 | $0 |
| 07/06/1999 | Complaint? | Clayton, DE | 1 | $20,000 |
| 11/20/1998 | Follow-Up? | Clayton, DE | 0 | $0 |
| 11/10/1998 | Complaint? | Clayton, DE | 1 | $35,000 |
| 10/09/1996 | Follow-Up? | Clayton, DE | 14 | $31,500 |
| 10/09/1996 | Follow-Up? | Clayton, DE | 11 | $65,500 |
| 09/25/1996 | Referral? | Clayton, DE | 2 | $39,750 |
| 03/09/1995 | Planned? | Clayton, DE | 6 | $2,250 |
| 02/23/1995 | Complaint? | Clayton, DE | 18 | $37,750 |
| 06/07/1994 | Complaint? | Clayton, DE | 3 | $4,500 |
| 05/20/1993 | Planned? | Clayton, DE | 5 | $2,758 |
| 12/09/1992 | Complaint? | Clayton, DE | 0 | $0 |
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