Sugar Creek Packing Safety Record

Dayton, OH · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 07/10/2020

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Sugar Creek Packing in Dayton, Ohio has 94 workplace safety violations across 24 inspections, with 43 classified as serious and $81,360 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1976 to 2020.

Sugar Creek Packing in Dayton, Ohio 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 Sugar Creek Packing 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.

43 of the 94 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. 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. Ohio workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

3.9 Sugar Creek Packing violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Below industry average
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94 Violations
24 Inspections
43 Serious
$81,360 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
51 ($22,680)
Serious?
43 ($58,680)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 10 inspections (13 total) since 1976
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 5 inspections (5 total) since 1976
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 4 inspections (14 total) since 1991
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1976
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1976
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 57 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $304,379 in penalties for Sugar Creek Packing, later reduced to $81,360 — a 73% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
14 citations $12,000
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
13 citations $28,720
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
7 citations $1,300
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
6 citations $4,000
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
5 citations

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Sugar Creek Packing in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/10/2020 Referral? Dayton, OH 1 $10,000
04/23/2020 Referral? Dayton, OH 1 $13,000
07/03/2013 Complaint? Dayton, OH 1 $5,000
06/10/2013 Complaint? Dayton, OH 2 $500
06/10/2013 Complaint? Dayton, OH 3 $5,000
08/18/2011 Planned? Dayton, OH 0 $0
09/02/2005 Complaint? Dayton, OH 1 $5,000
02/06/2003 Complaint? Dayton, OH 3 $5,000
10/09/2002 Complaint? Dayton, OH 1 $3,000
05/13/2002 Complaint? Dayton, OH 8 $6,000
05/13/2002 Complaint? Dayton, OH 8 $10,000
03/17/1999 Planned? Dayton, OH 15 $11,500
08/27/1992 Complaint? Dayton, OH 1 $100
08/09/1991 Complaint? Dayton, OH 5 $5,000
06/08/1989 Complaint? Dayton, OH 1 $0
07/15/1987 Complaint? Dayton, OH 1 $0
02/03/1987 Planned? Dayton, OH 5 $0
07/29/1986 Complaint? Dayton, OH 3 $0
11/10/1983 Planned? Dayton, OH 2 $180
05/26/1981 Complaint? Dayton, OH 4 $650
05/26/1981 Complaint? Dayton, OH 5 $650
10/04/1978 Complaint? Dayton, OH 2 $0
11/24/1976 Complaint? Dayton, OH 8 $600
02/11/1976 Planned? Dayton, OH 13 $180

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