Pepperidge Farm Safety Record

Downingtown, PA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 02/08/2022

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Pepperidge Farm in Downingtown, Pennsylvania has 68 workplace safety violations across 15 inspections, with 21 classified as serious and $374,922 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1972 to 2022.

Pepperidge Farm in Downingtown, Pennsylvania has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Pepperidge Farm 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.

21 of the 68 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $374,922 in total penalties reflects the severity and frequency of these citations. 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. Pennsylvania workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

4.5 Pepperidge Farm violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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3 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
2 Serious (5 yr)
$29,004 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 68 violations, $374,922 in penalties across 15 inspections
68 Total Violations
15 Total Inspections
21 Total Serious
$374,922 Total Penalties
Serious?
2 ($14,502)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($14,502)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1972
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1996
1910.0263 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (7 total) since 1996
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1996
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1996
Violations decreased 97% over the past 5 years (2 recent vs 66 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $596,694 in penalties for Pepperidge Farm, later reduced to $374,922 — a 37% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1904.0002 Recordkeeping — Log of Injuries
8 citations $289,603
1910.0263 OSHA Standard
7 citations $18,627
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
7 citations $9,625
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
5 citations $6,350

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Pepperidge Farm in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/08/2022 Referral? Downingtown, PA 2 $14,502
12/08/2021 Referral? Downingtown, PA 1 $14,502
12/18/2018 Referral? Downingtown, PA 0 $0
04/30/2014 Referral? Downingtown, PA 2 $4,250
05/25/2007 Complaint? Downingtown, PA 0 $0
03/27/2003 Programmed Related? Downingtown, PA 3 $0
03/06/2003 Planned? Downingtown, PA 6 $4,825
04/10/1996 Planned? Downingtown, PA 28 $27,150
06/23/1988 Complaint? Downingtown, PA 17 $309,603
05/26/1981 Complaint? Downingtown, PA 1 $0
10/20/1976 Complaint? Downingtown, PA 0 $0
04/11/1974 Complaint? Downingtown, PA 4 $90
11/13/1973 Accident? Downingtown, PA 0 $0
12/27/1972 Follow-Up? Downingtown, PA 0 $0
11/29/1972 Complaint? Downingtown, PA 4 $0

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