Establishment profile
HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION
6812 YORK RD, HANOVER, PA, 17331
Operated by Hanover Foods Corporation · 1 of 4 establishments
311421 — Fruit and Vegetable Canning
EIN 230670710
Summary
HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION has accumulated 87 OSHA violations across 20 inspections over 31 years of recorded history, with $138,132 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 61 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
80% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 13 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 37 citations in this view · $123,747 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5A0001 | 5 | 3 | $18,075 | Aug 1998 | May 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 4 | 4 | $14,900 | Aug 1995 | May 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 3 | 3 | $22,050 | Aug 1998 | May 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 3 | 3 | $2,800 | Aug 1995 | May 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 3 | 3 | $2,720 | Sep 2002 | Oct 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C01 | 2 | 2 | $16,625 | May 2005 | Jun 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B02 IV | 2 | 2 | $375 | Aug 1995 | May 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E02 I | 2 | 2 | — | Aug 1995 | May 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A08 | 2 | 2 | — | Feb 2000 | May 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0263 I07 III | 1 | 1 | $9,600 | Apr 2024 | Apr 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A02 | 1 | 1 | $9,323 | Apr 2022 | Apr 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0138 B | 1 | 1 | $7,970 | Feb 2019 | Feb 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $7,500 | Feb 2000 | Feb 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0307 B | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | May 2005 | May 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 D03 III | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | May 2005 | May 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0025 D02 VIII | 1 | 1 | $1,933 | Feb 2002 | Feb 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 B | 1 | 1 | $1,675 | Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 K01 III | 1 | 1 | $1,350 | Feb 2000 | Feb 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 A | 1 | 1 | $1,325 | Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 N08 | 1 | 1 | $1,325 | Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3114 within PA. Peer group: 61 employers. This establishment has 87 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
Self-reported events under 29 CFR 1904.39 (24-hour notification of hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) · Dec 2018 – Nov 2023 · 2 in last 5 years
Most frequent event: Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports (federal OSHA only; state-plan states like California, Oregon, and Washington maintain their own programs and do not consistently report into this feed).
Severe injury reports — events
Each row is a hospitalization, amputation, or eye-loss event the employer self-reported to OSHA under 29 CFR 1904.39. Narratives are written by the reporting employer.
| Date | Event | Body part | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2023 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Hand(s), unspecified | Hospitalized | |
| Sep 21, 2021 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Arm(s), unspecified | Hospitalized | |
| Dec 4, 2018 | Contact with cold objects or substances | Hand(s), unspecified | Hospitalized |
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports. Federal-OSHA jurisdiction only by default; some state-plan programs report voluntarily.
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2022 | Hopper,Lost consciousness,Removing,Shovel,StuckFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Dec 4, 2018 | Amputated,Amputation,Finger,Frozen,Gas,Glove,Propane | 1 | — | — | |
| Jun 26, 1998 | UNSECURED,WORK RULES,CLEANING,HOSE,RIDING ON EQUIPMENT,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,FALL,MECH MAT HANDLING,ELEVATED WORK PLAT,BACKING UPFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 2+ years. Most recent activity: 2 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in PA — for Hanover Foods Corporation, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Hanover Foods Corporation locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 3 cases · 3 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-CA-380914 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2026 | Apr 2026 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-330740 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2023 | Aug 2024 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-316318 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2023 | Mar 2024 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility · $2,327,750 in assessed penalties.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HANOVER FOODS CORP 1550 YORK ST · HANOVER, PA, 17331 | AirWaterRCRATRI | Violation Identified QNCR 12 | 10 | 5 | $2,327,750 | Nov 2025 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of Agriculture4400001178/2000007236contract · Last action 2023-09-25$247,654,759
- Department of Agriculture2000005796/4100016448/BEANS GARBANZO CAN-24/300contract · Last action 2019-09-12$11,399,648
- Department of Agriculture2000006962/4100020430/BEANS GARBANZO CAN-24/300contract · Last action 2020-05-20$3,931,304
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009315/4100027724/BEANS GREEN FRZ CTN-12/2 LB,PEAS GREEN FRZ CTN-12/2.5 LB,PEAS GREEN FRZ CTN-30 LB,BEANS GREEN FRZ CTN-30 LBcontract · Last action 2026-02-24$2,903,780
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000008498/4100025582/BEANS GREEN CAN-6/10,CORN WHOLE KERNEL(LIQ) CAN-6/10,PEAS CAN-6/10contract · Last action 2024-04-18$2,238,372
- Department of AgricultureBEANS,DRIED,CANNEDcontract · Last action 2010-10-01$1,821,416
- Department of Agriculture2000006421/4100018539/BEANS VEGETARIAN CAN-24/300,BEANS VEGETARIAN CAN-6/10contract · Last action 2021-08-06$1,741,347
- Department of AgricultureBEANS,DRIED,CANNEDcontract · Last action 2009-06-24$1,719,472
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010650/4100031918/BEANS GARBANZO CAN-24/300contract · Last action 2025-07-22$1,694,103
- Department of Agriculture2000008177/4100024561/BEANS GREEN FRZ CTN-12/2 LB,PEAS GREEN FRZ CTN-12/2.5 LB,CORN FRZ CTN-12/2.5 LBcontract · Last action 2021-12-07$1,615,240
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009327/4100027710/BEANS GREEN CAN-6/10,PEAS CAN-6/10contract · Last action 2023-05-31$1,520,204
- Department of AgricultureCANNED VEGETABLES- BEANS GREEN CAN-6/10contract · Last action 2014-07-31$1,511,439
- Department of Agriculture12-3J14-19-B-0454/CANNED VEGETABLEcontract · Last action 2024-12-06$1,462,819
- Department of AgricultureVEGETABLES,CANNEDcontract · Last action 2010-10-01$1,446,332
- Department of AgricultureBEANS, DRIED, CANNEDcontract · Last action 2008-12-02$1,445,723
- Department of Agriculture2000006026/4100017284/BEANS GREEN CAN-6/10,PEAS CAN-6/10contract · Last action 2019-05-13$1,377,932
- Department of Agriculture12-3J14-19-B-0391/FROZEN VEGETABLEScontract · Last action 2019-05-17$1,283,693
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000008520/4100025528/BEANS VEGETARIAN CAN-24/300,BEANS VEGETARIAN CAN-6/10contract · Last action 2022-06-28$1,273,182
- Department of Agriculture2000005668/4100016134/BEANS DARK RED KIDNEY CAN-24/300contract · Last action 2018-11-07$1,262,281
- Department of Agriculture2000006959/4100020378/BEANS GARBANZO CAN-6/10,BEANS VEGETARIAN CAN-6/10,BEANS PINTO CAN-6/10,BEANS RED KIDNEY CAN-6/10contract · Last action 2020-05-18$1,260,092
- Department of AgricultureAGFCBNS120152 CANNED BEANS - PINTOcontract · Last action 2012-09-06$1,198,250
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009136/4100027447/BEANS VEGETARIAN CAN-24/300,BEANS VEGETARIAN CAN-6/10contract · Last action 2023-08-23$1,196,032
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000008648/4100026141/BEANS VEGETARIAN CAN-24/300,BEANS VEGETARIAN CAN-6/10contract · Last action 2022-10-20$1,194,072
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009994/4400002019/4100029682/BEANS DARK RED KIDNEY CAN-24/300contract · Last action 2024-11-13$1,136,561
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000008500/4100025538/BEANS GREEN FRZ CTN-12/2 LB,PEAS GREEN FRZ CTN-12/2.5 LB,PEAS GREEN FRZ CTN-30 LB,BEANS GREEN FRZ CTN-30 LBcontract · Last action 2022-12-16$1,131,296
- Department of Agriculture123J1417S0299contract · Last action 2017-06-15$1,110,618
- Department of AgricultureAGFCBNS120053 CANNED BEANScontract · Last action 2012-02-16$1,032,842
- Department of Agriculture2000006269/4100018147/BEANS DARK RED KIDNEY CAN-24/300contract · Last action 2019-08-13$1,021,046
- Department of AgricultureBEANS,DRIED,CANNEDcontract · Last action 2009-09-10$1,019,638
- Department of AgricultureBEANS,DRIED,CANNEDcontract · Last action 2009-11-30$958,759
- Department of Agriculture2000007786/4400001178contract · Last action 2023-09-28$954,983
- Department of Agriculture2000005560/4100015737/BEANS BLACK CAN-24/300contract · Last action 2018-09-07$945,173
- Department of Agriculture2000005289/4100014893/PEAS GREEN FRZ CTN-12/2.5 LB,PEAS GREEN FRZ CTN-30 LB,BEANS GREEN FRZ CTN-30 LBcontract · Last action 2018-05-09$932,078
- Department of AgricultureFROZEN VEGGIES - CORNcontract · Last action 2012-09-13$881,271
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009711/4400001927/4100028661/BEANS GARBANZO CAN-24/300contract · Last action 2024-06-13$865,164
- Department of AgricultureCANNED GREEN BEANScontract · Last action 2007-10-01$766,052
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009934/4100029876/BEANS VEGETARIAN CAN-6/10contract · Last action 2024-07-22$756,845
- Department of AgricultureAGFFRVS110040 FROZEN VEGETABLEScontract · Last action 2011-10-12$747,780
- Department of Agriculture123J1417S0186/PEAS GREEN FRZ CTN-30 LBcontract · Last action 2017-05-02$732,534
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000008675/4100026107/BEANS PINTO CAN-24/300,BEANS GARBANZO CAN-24/300contract · Last action 2022-09-08$698,751
- Department of AgricultureVEGETABLES,FROZENcontract · Last action 2011-01-11$684,631
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010940/4400002432/4100032843/CORN WHOLE KERNEL(LIQ) CAN-6/10,PEAS CAN-6/10,BEANS GREEN FRZ CTN-30 LBcontract · Last action 2025-10-14$642,102
- Department of Agriculture12-3J14-20-B-0007-0002/VEGETABLE, CANNEDcontract · Last action 2019-11-22$629,355
- Department of AgricultureAGFCVGS150118 CANNED VEGET PRODUCTcontract · Last action 2015-08-03$628,738
- Department of AgricultureBEANS,DRIED,CANNEDcontract · Last action 2009-10-01$607,098
- Department of AgricultureVEGETABLES, FROZENcontract · Last action 2008-09-17$571,718
- Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000008893/4100026532/BEANS VEGETARIAN CAN-6/10contract · Last action 2023-03-06$569,238
- Department of Agriculture2000006054/4100017493/BEANS RED KIDNEY CAN-6/10contract · Last action 2019-05-17$565,963
- Department of Agriculture2000005836/4100016585/BEANS DARK RED KIDNEY CAN-24/300contract · Last action 2019-02-06$540,473
- Department of AgricultureAGFFRVS150092P0001 FROZEN VEGETABLEScontract · Last action 2015-06-05$540,210
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 311421 - FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CANNING. Last action: 2026-04-01. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-09 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $9,600 | |
| 2022-12-27 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 1 | 1 | $15,625 | |
| 2021-11-01 | Complaint | 1 | — | $9,323 | |
| 2018-12-21 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $7,970 | |
| 2010-09-21 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-09-08 | Planned | 3 | 3 | $1,050 | |
| 2005-03-31 | Planned | 28 | 25 | $12,800 | |
| 2005-03-31 | Planned | 11 | 11 | $7,000 | |
| 2002-09-18 | Referral | 2 | — | $1,000 | |
| 2002-09-05 | Planned | 3 | 3 | $1,950 | |
| 2002-02-11 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,933 | |
| 2001-12-17 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-09-14 | Planned | 7 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-09-14 | Planned | 12 | 6 | $24,700 | |
| 1998-12-02 | Complaint | 4 | 3 | $4,325 | |
| 1998-11-16 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-06-27 | Accident | 4 | 3 | $35,575 | |
| 1997-01-10 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $800 | |
| 1995-07-26 | Planned | 6 | 5 | $4,480 | |
| 1994-12-06 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION is one of 4 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Hanover Foods Corporation.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Hanover Foods Corporation across all 4 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in fruit and vegetable canning within PA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- KNOUSE FOODSCHAMBERSBURG — 2 federal enforcement records
- KNOUSE FOODS, INC.PEACH GLEN — 2 federal enforcement records
- KNOUSE FOODS COOPERATIVE, INC.CHAMBERSBURG — 2 federal enforcement records
- WELCH FOODS, INC.NORTH EAST — 2 federal enforcement records
- TWO CHEFS ON A ROLL, INCORPORATEDJESSUP — 1 federal enforcement record
- WALTER ROWE, INC.PHILADELPHIA — 1 federal enforcement record
- FURMANO FOODS, INC.NORTHUMBERLAND — 1 federal enforcement record
- C & C CARRIAGE MUSHROOM CO.AVONDALE — 1 federal enforcement record
- GREGORY PACKAGING, INCBETHLEHEM — 1 federal enforcement record
- MUSHROOM CANNING COMPANYKENNETT SQUARE — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Hanover Foods Corporation, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- HANOVER FOODS CORPORATIONCENTRE HALL, PA — 3 federal enforcement records
- BICKEL'S SNACK FOODS, INC.YORK, PA — 1 federal enforcement record
- HANOVER FOODS CORPORATIONPLUMSTEADVILLE, PA — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Hanover Foods Corporation locationsParent rollup
- Fruit and Vegetable CanningAll employers in this industry
- Employers in PAState-wide enforcement data
- Fruit and Vegetable in PAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Hanover Foods Corporation, which operates 4 establishments in our dataset.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?
- HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION has 20 OSHA inspections on record with 87 violations and $138,131.5 in total penalties.
- How does HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION's safety record compare to its industry?
- HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION operates in the fruit and vegetable canning industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.2.
- Has HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION.