This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2015. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Original Herkimer County Cheese Co Safety Record

Ilion, NY · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 03/17/2015

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Original Herkimer County Cheese Co in Ilion, New York has 32 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 21 classified as serious and $8,104 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1989 to 2015.

Original Herkimer County Cheese Co, located in Ilion, New York, was last inspected by OSHA in 2015. 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 32 violations on file, 21 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $8,104.

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.

32 Violations
8 Inspections
21 Serious
$8,104 Penalties
Serious?
21 ($8,104)
Other-than-Serious?
11 ($0)
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 2000
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2000
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1989
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1989
1910.0036 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1989
OSHA initially proposed $11,465 in penalties for Original Herkimer County Cheese Co, later reduced to $8,104 — a 29% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
6 citations $1,424
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
4 citations $714
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
3 citations $1,059
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
2 citations $591
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/17/2015 Planned? Ilion, NY 5 $2,618
01/06/2010 Planned? Ilion, NY 7 $1,934
03/01/2004 Planned? Ilion, NY 3 $569
03/01/2004 Planned? Ilion, NY 1 $341
07/25/2000 Planned? Ilion, NY 3 $980
07/25/2000 Complaint? Ilion, NY 2 $367
04/07/1992 Planned? Ilion, NY 3 $395
01/25/1989 Planned? Ilion, NY 8 $900

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