OSHA has inspected HP Hood 18 times in New York since 1992.
The latest one began on Mar 5, 2026 as a planned inspection, in Vernon; the case is still open.
Those inspections ended with 63 citation items: 39 serious, 1 repeat and 23 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $114,463 and now stand at $66,498, 42% lower after settlements or reviews.
Process safety management comes up most often in these citations: 7 items under 1910.119.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $4,873, and HP Hood averages $7,210 (5 cited inspections).
HP Hood also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 5 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
New York · latest 90 days of OSHA records
359employers cited
2 of them in the same industry
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Watch this company19 Ward Street, Vernon, NY 13476 · Fluid Milk Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 3, 2026 | Contested |
5417 Seneca Street, Vernon, NY 13476 · All Other Specialty Food Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
5417 Seneca Street, Vernon, NY 13476 · All Other Specialty Food Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
20700 Ny-411, La Fargeville, NY 13656 · Fluid Milk Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
588 Broad Street, Oneida, NY 13421 · Fluid Milk Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.101(b) · Compressed gases (general requirements) |
Other-than-serious | $6,632 | $0 | Mar 26, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $8,842 | $3,316 | Mar 26, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 26, 2025 | Final |
252 Genesee Street, Oneida, NY 13421 · Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(6) · Noise |
Serious | $12,431 | $8,080 | Dec 15, 2022 | Final |
252 Genesee Street, Oneida, NY 13421 · Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $12,431 | $8,080 | Dec 15, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $8,287 | $5,387 | Dec 15, 2022 | Final |
19 Ward Street, Vernon, NY 13476 · Fluid Milk Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(d)(2) · Walking-working surfaces |
Serious | $8,287 | $4,972 | Apr 14, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $10,360 | $6,216 | Apr 14, 2022 | Final |
20 Gateway Dr., Plattsburgh, NY 12901 · Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
6551 Pratt Road, Sodus, NY 14551 · Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
209 Wavel Street, Syracuse, NY 13206 · Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,575 | Mar 27, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,575 | Mar 27, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 27, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 27, 2013 | Final |
19 Ward Street, Vernon, NY 13476 · Fluid Milk Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $3,400 | $1,700 | Aug 25, 2011 | Closed |
252 Genesee St. Route 5, Oneida, NY 13421 · Fluid Milk Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $1,125 | $788 | May 6, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.4(a) · Recording criteria |
Other-than-serious | $900 | $630 | May 10, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1904.4(a) · Recording criteria |
Other-than-serious | $900 | $630 | May 10, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1904.4(a) · Recording criteria |
Other-than-serious | $900 | $630 | May 10, 2010 | Closed |
Genesee Street, Oneida, NY 13421 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(iii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $1,500 | $1,300 | Oct 24, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,875 | $1,312 | Oct 24, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 24, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $1,875 | $1,000 | Oct 24, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.304(a)(3) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $956 | $669 | Oct 24, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.304(a)(2) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Repeat | $0 | $0 | Oct 24, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) · Guarding of portable powered tools |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 24, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 24, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 24, 2002 | Closed |
Genesee Street, Oneida, NY 13421 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(8)(iib) · Noise |
Serious | $1,875 | $1,312 | Oct 24, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ivd) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $956 | $669 | Oct 24, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.119(h)(2)(v) · Process safety management |
Serious | $956 | $669 | Oct 24, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.119(k)(1) · Process safety management |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 24, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3c 29 CFR 1910.119(k)(2) · Process safety management |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 24, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.146(k)(2)(iv) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $1,125 | $800 | Oct 24, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.119(l)(4) · Process safety management |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 24, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.146(j)(2) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 24, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(2) · Methylene chloride |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 24, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 24, 2002 | Closed |
19 Ward Street, Vernon, NY 13476 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $1,500 | $975 | Jun 15, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(i) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $1,125 | $0 | Jun 15, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.37(f)(6) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $1,500 | $0 | Jun 15, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $1,125 | $731 | Jun 15, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5a 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,875 | $1,219 | Jun 15, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5b 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5c 29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5d 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,875 | $1,219 | Jun 15, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $1,875 | $1,219 | Jun 15, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8a 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,875 | $1,219 | Jun 15, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8b 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Serious | $1,125 | $731 | Jun 15, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10a 29 CFR 1910.304(a)(2) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $1,500 | $975 | Jun 15, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10b 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $1,500 | $975 | Jun 15, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.176(e) · Material storage and aisles |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 2001 | Closed |
Genesee Street, Oneida, NY 13421 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.119(e)(1) · Process safety management |
Serious | $975 | $975 | Jun 11, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(i) · Process safety management |
Serious | $975 | $975 | Jun 11, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1) · Process safety management |
Serious | $975 | $975 | Jun 11, 1996 | Closed |
Genesee Street, Oneida, NY 13421 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.24(h) · Fixed industrial stairs |
Serious | $975 | $600 | May 27, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $975 | $600 | May 27, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,300 | $900 | May 27, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $1,300 | $900 | May 27, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 27, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 27, 1992 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Oneida site logged 22 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 261 workers: 6.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 4.2 for its industry. Those cases cost 155 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP Hood LLC - Oneida Plant Oneida · 2025 | 261 | 22 | 14 | 6.0 | 4.2 |
| HP Hood LLC - Vernon Transportation Vernon · 2025 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 2.5 | 3.6 |
| HP Hood, LLC Oneida · 2023 | 280 | 25 | 12 | 6.3 | 4.2 |
| HP Hood - Vernon Plant Vernon · 2023 | 116 | 9 | 6 | 7.9 | 4.2 |
| HP Hood- Vernon Transportation Vernon · 2023 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3.6 |
| HP Hood Oneida Oneida · 2019 | 275 | 27 | 16 | 0.1 | 4.2 |
| HP Hood- Vernon DSD Vernon · 2018 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4.6 |
| HP Hood, LLC- Plattsburgh, NY Plattsburgh · 2018 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4.6 |
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 5 reports on file.
Jul 8, 2024, La Fargeville: Hospitalization · fractures · exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the neck
An employee was retrieving a cup of sour cream while standing on a 12-inch step when they lost their balance and fell backward. The back of the employee's neck struck the edge of a stainless steel table, resulting in a spinal fracture.
Jun 15, 2023, Vernon: Hospitalization · fractures · hip(s)
An employee was spraying down equipment using a water hose when they tripped over the hose and fell to the ground. They sustained a right hip fracture.
Jul 6, 2020, Oneida: Hospitalization · second degree heat (thermal) burns · multiple body parts, n.e.c.
An employee was removing a clamp from a pipe connection. The pipe sprayed 200-degree water onto the employee, who suffered second-degree burns to the face and from the chest to the knees.
Jul 2, 2018, Oneida: Hospitalization · second degree heat (thermal) burns · multiple body parts, n.e.c.
An employee was removing an RTD sensor with a wrench when a release of hot, caustic water caused second-degree burns to the employee's chest, left arm, and hand. The employee was hospitalized.
Nov 11, 2017, Oneida: Hospitalization · avulsions, enucleations · finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
An employee was working on a malfunctioning stem valve on the line. The employee's finger was inside the valve when 8 pounds of pressure came on and the valve closed on the employee's right third finger, removing the tip of the nail and some skin.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.4(a)
(a) Basic requirement. Each employer required by this part to keep records of fatalities, injuries, and illnesses must record each fatality, injury and illness that:
29 CFR 1910.101(b)
(b) Compressed gases. The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in § 1910.6.
29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(2)
(2) Initial determination. Each employer whose employees are exposed to MC shall perform initial exposure monitoring to determine each affected employee's exposure, except under the following conditions:
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