Dawn Food Products Safety Record

Denver, CO · Wholesale Trade

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 12/12/2024

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Dawn Food Products in Denver, Colorado has 55 workplace safety violations across 11 inspections, with 9 classified as serious and $20,200 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1995 to 2024.

Dawn Food Products in Denver, Colorado has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the wholesale trade industry, this places Dawn Food Products among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

9 of the 55 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Colorado workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

5.0 Dawn Food Products violations/inspection
vs
3.6 Wholesale Trade avg
Above industry average
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55 Violations
11 Inspections
9 Serious
$20,200 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
46 ($13,600)
Serious?
9 ($6,600)
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 4 inspections (10 total) since 1995
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1998
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1998
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1998
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1998
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 55 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $31,800 in penalties for Dawn Food Products, later reduced to $20,200 — a 36% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
10 citations $4,550
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
7 citations
1910.0023 Ladders
6 citations $1,588
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
4 citations
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Dawn Food Products in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/12/2024 M? Denver, CO 0 $0
05/27/2015 Referral? Denver, CO 1 $2,678
11/22/2010 Planned? Denver, CO 3 $1,822
01/13/2005 Planned? Denver, CO 13 $3,563
06/30/2003 Planned? Denver, CO 0 $0
06/30/2003 Planned? Denver, CO 0 $0
10/03/2002 Complaint? Denver, CO 0 $0
09/05/2000 Follow-Up? Denver, CO 3 $4,000
12/10/1998 Planned? Denver, CO 11 $2,500
12/10/1998 Planned? Denver, CO 21 $4,438
07/14/1995 Referral? Denver, CO 3 $1,200

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