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The Hershey Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Hershey Company has a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 10 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty50% serious
$52,554
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#4,718
of 100,495 penalized employers

The Hershey Company in Hershey, PA has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $52,554. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Hershey Company 10 times over 10 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 1.2 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 6 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 well above peers (4.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Camfil USA Inc. in Riverdale, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.2
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
95%
of penalized employers rank lower

How The Hershey Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Hershey Company runs well above peers (3.4x 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

$52,554 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What the Data Says About The Hershey Company

The federal enforcement record for The Hershey Company in Hershey, PA includes 10 OSHA inspections and 12 violations, translating to 1.20 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 6 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $69,734 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $52,554 - a 24.6% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $5,255. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2015-06-18 to 2025-06-16, a window of roughly 10 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2015-06-18

Last Inspection

2025-06-16

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,255

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 10 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.2 violations per visit. That's $5,255 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$69,734

Current Penalty Amount

$52,554

Penalty Reduction

24.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,180 from the initial assessment of $69,734. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How The Hershey Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Hershey Company Industry Avg
Inspections 10 2.5
Violations 12 7.8
Total Penalty $52,554 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,255 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Hershey Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Hershey Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 10 inspections, including 6 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 The Hershey Company have? ▼
The Hershey Company has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $52,554.
How many OSHA inspections has The Hershey Company had? ▼
The Hershey Company has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-18 and the most recent on 2025-06-16. This averages 1.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Hershey Company? ▼
The Hershey Company has been assessed $52,554 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $69,734 (a 24.6% reduction).
Does The Hershey Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Hershey Company has 6 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 The Hershey Company operate in? ▼
The Hershey Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311351). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does The Hershey Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Hershey Company's total OSHA penalty of $52,554 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Camfil USA Inc. in Riverdale, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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