This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2005. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Reading Body Works Safety Record

Reading, PA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 06/20/2005

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Reading Body Works in Reading, Pennsylvania has 83 workplace safety violations across 11 inspections, with 55 classified as serious and $26,320 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1977 to 2005.

Reading Body Works, located in Reading, Pennsylvania, was last inspected by OSHA in 2005. 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 83 violations on file, 55 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $26,320.

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.

83 Violations
11 Inspections
55 Serious
$26,320 Penalties
Serious?
55 ($26,110)
Other-than-Serious?
28 ($210)
1910.0184 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1977
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (10 total) since 1980
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (9 total) since 1995
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (7 total) since 1977
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1977
OSHA initially proposed $38,030 in penalties for Reading Body Works, later reduced to $26,320 — a 31% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
10 citations $731
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
9 citations $1,856
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
7 citations $5,675
1910.0184 OSHA Standard
5 citations $2,920
1910.0120 OSHA Standard
5 citations $1,219
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/20/2005 Planned? Reading, PA 1 $1,460
04/04/2002 Planned? Reading, PA 19 $15,355
04/02/2002 Planned? Reading, PA 29 $6,350
03/02/1995 Planned? Reading, PA 7 $1,125
06/10/1988 Complaint? Reading, PA 0 $0
05/18/1988 Complaint? Reading, PA 0 $0
06/21/1983 Planned? Reading, PA 0 $0
06/21/1983 Planned? Reading, PA 1 $0
06/26/1980 Planned? Reading, PA 5 $0
01/11/1979 Follow-Up? Reading, PA 0 $0
10/17/1977 Complaint? Reading, PA 21 $2,030

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