Establishment profile
HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CORP.
1400 S. YOSEMITE AVE, OAKDALE, CA, 95361
Operated by Hershey Company · 1 of 25 establishments
Summary
HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CORP. has accumulated 9 OSHA violations across 10 inspections over 31 years of recorded history, with $106,975 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 75th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 147 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 19 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CORP. appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
60% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 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. 7 distinct standards shown · 9 citations in this view · $106,975 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3314 A | 3 | 3 | $7,650 | Nov 1997 | Sep 2004 |
| 3314 C | 1 | 1 | $70,000 | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 3314 G | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 4186 B | 1 | 1 | $6,750 | Sep 2004 | Sep 2004 |
| 3314 C01 | 1 | 1 | $3,375 | Jun 2007 | Jun 2007 |
| 3328 A | 1 | 1 | $600 | Sep 2004 | Sep 2004 |
| 4002 A | 1 | 1 | $600 | Mar 2000 | Mar 2000 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 3113 within CA. Peer group: 147 employers. This establishment has 9 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CORP.. 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
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CORP.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2007 | FRACTURE,REPAIR,FINGER,MECHANIC,LACERATION,CONVEYOR,HAND | 1 | — | — | |
| Mar 24, 2007 | ROTATING PARTS,AMPUTATED,CLEANING,LOCKOUT,ARM | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Sep 1, 2005 | FRACTURE,AUGER,PIPE,STRUCK BY,HAND TOOL,TANK,VERTEBRA | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Mar 16, 2004 | BURN,AMPUTATED,FINGER,JAMMED,LOCKOUT,CAUGHT BETWEEN,STRUCK BY,NIP POINT | 1 | 1 | — | |
| May 18, 2001 | ROTATING PARTS,AMPUTATED,FINGER,CAUGHT BY,LOCKOUT,HAND,UNGUARDED | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Sep 17, 1999 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,GUARD,WORK RULES,CLEANING,CAUGHT BY,CONVEYOR,HAND | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Apr 28, 1998 | FRACTURE,TOTE BOX,CAUGHT BETWEEN,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,WRIST | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Sep 17, 1997 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,CLEANING | 1 | — | — | |
| May 17, 1997 | CAUGHT BY,JAMMED,LACERATION,ARM,PAPER MACHINE,CONTUSION | 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 19+ years. Most recent activity: 19 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 HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CORP.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CORP.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CORP.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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 HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CORP.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CORP.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CORP.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-05-15 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $3,375 | |
| 2007-03-24 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $88,000 | |
| 2006-02-23 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-07-13 | Accident | 3 | 2 | $14,100 | |
| 2001-10-17 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-02-02 | Accident | 1 | — | $600 | |
| 1998-09-23 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-10-17 | Accident | 1 | — | $450 | |
| 1997-10-17 | Accident | 1 | — | $450 | |
| 1994-09-12 | 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
HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CORP. is one of 25 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Hershey Company.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Hershey Company across all 25 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in this industry within CA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE COMPANYSAN LEANDRO — 3 federal enforcement records
- TOO GOOD GOURMET, INC.SAN LORENZO — 2 federal enforcement records
- GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE COMPANYSAN LEANDRO — 2 federal enforcement records
- DE BAS CHOCOLATESFRESNO — 1 federal enforcement record
- HELEN GRACE CHOCOLATESLYNWOOD — 1 federal enforcement record
- HELEN GRACE CHOCOLATESRANCHO DOMINGUEZ — 1 federal enforcement record
- ULTIMATE NUT CO INC DBA ERINS GOURMETS APPLEBURBANK — 1 federal enforcement record
- SEE'S CANDY - STORE 53MONTEBELLO — 1 federal enforcement record
- CHOCOLATES A LA CARTEVALENCIA — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Hershey Company, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CORPORATIONROBINSON, IL — 3 federal enforcement records
- THE HERSHEY COMPANYHAZLETON, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- HERSHEY CHOCOLATE OF VIRGINIA, INC.STUARTS DRAFT, VA — 2 federal enforcement records
- Y & S CANDIES, INCORPORATEDLANCASTER, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- THE HERSHEY COMPANYLANCASTER, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- HERSHEY'S MILL INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INCCLAYMONT, DE — 1 federal enforcement record
- THE HERSHEY COMPANYMEMPHIS, TN — 1 federal enforcement record
- THE HERSHEY COMPANYPALMYRA, PA — 1 federal enforcement record
- The Hershey CompanyLEBANON, PA — 1 federal enforcement record
- The Hershey CompanyLANCASTER, PA — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Hershey Company locationsParent rollup
- NAICS 311All employers in this industry
- Employers in CAState-wide enforcement data
- Industry in CAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CORP. 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 Hershey Company, which operates 25 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.
Need API access, bulk download, or licensed redistribution? The website is free. Programmatic and licensed access is handled separately.
Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CORP.'s OSHA violation history?
- HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CORP. has 10 OSHA inspections on record with 9 violations and $106,975 in total penalties.