This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1984. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Philadelphia Gear Safety Record

King of Prussia, PA

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 04/06/1984

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Philadelphia Gear in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania has 74 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 32 classified as serious and $3,286 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 1984.

Philadelphia Gear, located in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, was last inspected by OSHA in 1984. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 74 violations on file, 32 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $3,286.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

74 Violations
8 Inspections
32 Serious
$3,286 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
41 ($310)
Serious?
32 ($2,926)
Repeat?
1 ($50)
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1973
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1974
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1973
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1973
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1979
OSHA initially proposed $15,155 in penalties for Philadelphia Gear, later reduced to $3,286 — a 78% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
8 citations $325
1910.0023 Ladders
6 citations $200
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
5 citations $50
1910.0184 OSHA Standard
5 citations $195
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
5 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/06/1984 Planned? King of Prussia, PA 6 $350
12/08/1980 Accident? King of Prussia, PA 0 $0
08/20/1980 Follow-Up? King of Prussia, PA 0 $0
08/19/1980 Complaint? King of Prussia, PA 0 $0
09/25/1979 Complaint? King of Prussia, PA 54 $2,726
06/14/1978 Complaint? King of Prussia, PA 2 $0
09/26/1974 Complaint? King of Prussia, PA 5 $120
05/22/1973 Planned? King of Prussia, PA 7 $90

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