Hanover Foods Safety Record

Hanover, PA · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 11/09/2023

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Hanover Foods in Hanover, Pennsylvania has 87 workplace safety violations across 20 inspections, with 64 classified as serious and $138,132 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1994 to 2023.

Hanover Foods in Hanover, Pennsylvania 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.

64 of the 87 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $138,132 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. Pennsylvania workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

4.3 Hanover Foods violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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3 Violations (5 yr)
3 Inspections (5 yr)
2 Serious (5 yr)
$34,548 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 87 violations, $138,132 in penalties across 20 inspections
87 Total Violations
20 Total Inspections
64 Total Serious
$138,132 Total Penalties
Serious?
2 ($25,225)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($9,323)
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1998
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1995
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Cited in 3 inspections (13 total) since 1999
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (9 total) since 1995
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1999
Violations decreased 97% over the past 5 years (2 recent vs 79 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $184,483 in penalties for Hanover Foods, later reduced to $138,132 — a 25% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
13 citations $22,375
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
9 citations $6,105
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
6 citations $500
1910.0023 Ladders
6 citations $22,050
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
5 citations $18,075

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

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/09/2023 Referral? Hanover, PA 1 $9,600
12/27/2022 M? Hanover, PA 1 $15,625
11/01/2021 Complaint? Hanover, PA 1 $9,323
12/21/2018 Referral? Hanover, PA 1 $7,970
09/21/2010 Referral? Hanover, PA 0 $0
09/08/2010 Planned? Hanover, PA 3 $1,050
03/31/2005 Planned? Hanover, PA 28 $12,800
03/31/2005 Planned? Hanover, PA 11 $7,000
09/18/2002 Referral? Hanover, PA 2 $1,000
09/05/2002 Planned? Hanover, PA 3 $1,950
02/11/2002 Complaint? Hanover, PA 1 $1,933
12/17/2001 Complaint? Hanover, PA 0 $0
09/14/1999 Planned? Hanover, PA 7 $0
09/14/1999 Planned? Hanover, PA 12 $24,700
12/02/1998 Complaint? Hanover, PA 4 $4,325
11/16/1998 Complaint? Hanover, PA 0 $0
06/27/1998 Accident? Hanover, PA 4 $35,575
01/10/1997 Complaint? Hanover, PA 2 $800
07/26/1995 Planned? Hanover, PA 6 $4,480
12/06/1994 Complaint? Hanover, PA 0 $0

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