Ready Foods Safety Record

Denver, CO · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 03/15/2022

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Ready Foods in Denver, Colorado has 50 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 20 classified as serious and $29,257 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1981 to 2022.

Ready Foods in Denver, Colorado 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 Ready Foods 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.

20 of the 50 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.

6.2 Ready Foods violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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4 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
2 Serious (5 yr)
$20,000 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 50 violations, $29,257 in penalties across 8 inspections
50 Total Violations
8 Total Inspections
20 Total Serious
$29,257 Total Penalties
Serious?
2 ($11,000)
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($9,000)
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (9 total) since 1983
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1983
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1988
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1988
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1983
Violations decreased 91% over the past 5 years (4 recent vs 46 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $42,592 in penalties for Ready Foods, later reduced to $29,257 — a 31% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
9 citations $180
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
5 citations $1,686
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $8,012
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
3 citations $910
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Ready Foods in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/15/2022 Planned? Denver, CO 4 $20,000
03/18/2013 Planned? Denver, CO 5 $6,962
02/16/1988 Accident? Denver, CO 27 $2,175
04/17/1987 Planned? Denver, CO 5 $120
04/20/1984 Follow-Up? Denver, CO 0 $0
12/30/1983 Planned? Denver, CO 7 $0
06/15/1981 Follow-Up? Denver, CO 0 $0
03/27/1981 Planned? Denver, CO 2 $0

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