Manufacturing · Hartford, CT

Severance Foods, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Severance Foods, INC. ranks #16,082 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$21,541
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#16,082
of 99,447 penalized employers

Severance Foods, INC. in Hartford, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,541. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Severance Foods, INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,082 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Boston Whaler, INC. in Edgewater, FL is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $21,548 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#16,082
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Severance Foods, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Severance Foods, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$21,541 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Severance Foods, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0030.160.390.4120.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSAMUEL, SON & CO (US…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S. MINERALS, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39REMINGTON ARMS CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 115ALFAGOMMA AURORA TF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BECK ALUMINUM ALLOYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28CENTRAL VALLEY TANK …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BALL, BOUNCE AND SPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BASF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KISHWAUKEE FORGE COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CASA DAL MARE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21PARAGON RIO GRANDE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21HARRIS SPICE COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BAGLEY HARDWOOD PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PROFORM GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LANGBEIN ENGELBRACHT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DARIGOLD INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ORIGIN BJJ. LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHINA PACIFIC CO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LEPRINO FOODS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Severance Foods, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Severance Foods, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Severance Foods, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Severance Foods, INC. sits at penalty rank #7,824 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($21,541 assessed).

How Severance Foods, INC. Compares

Severance Foods, INC.'s 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-08-04

Last Inspection

2020-08-11

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,771

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $10,771 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$30,758

Current Penalty Amount

$21,541

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,217 from the initial assessment of $30,758. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Severance Foods, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Severance Foods, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $21,541 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,771 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Severance Foods, INC., both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Severance Foods, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Severance Foods, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Severance Foods, INC. have?
Severance Foods, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,541.
How many OSHA inspections has Severance Foods, INC. had?
Severance Foods, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-08-04 and the most recent on 2020-08-11. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Severance Foods, INC.?
Severance Foods, INC. has been assessed $21,541 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,758 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Severance Foods, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Severance Foods, INC. has 7 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Severance Foods, INC. operate in?
Severance Foods, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311830). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Severance Foods, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Severance Foods, INC. ranks #16,082 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Severance Foods, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Severance Foods, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $21,541 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Boston Whaler, INC. in Edgewater, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $21,548 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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