READING BODY WORKS, INCORPORATED
P.O. BOX 14, READING, PA 19603 · NAICS 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Jun 20, 2005#112899216Jun 20, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#112899216$1,4601 viol.1 violation$1,460 in penalties
Inspection #112899216
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 20, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 20, 2005
- Closed
- Aug 19, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 500
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,250
- Penalties on Record
- $1,460
- Site Address
- Hancock Boulevard & Gerry Streets, Reading, PA 19603
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 C09 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | $1,460 | Aug 12, 2005 | - | - |
Apr 4, 2002#112992540Apr 4, 2002Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#112992540$15,35519 viol.19 violations$15,355 in penalties
Inspection #112992540
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 4, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 10, 2002
- Closed
- Sep 5, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 435
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 19
- Violation Types
- 17 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $23,625
- Penalties on Record
- $15,355
- Site Address
- Hancock Boulevard & Gerry Streets, Reading, PA 19603
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 19 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,125 | $740 | Jun 14, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 E | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,875 | $1,220 | Jun 14, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jun 14, 2002 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.156 Fire Brigades OSHA citation code: 19100156 B01 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $2,625 | $1,705 | Jun 22, 2002 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.156 Fire Brigades OSHA citation code: 19100156 C01 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jun 22, 2002 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 19 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 2, 2002#116198631Apr 2, 2002Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#116198631$6,35029 viol.29 violations$6,350 in penalties
Inspection #116198631
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 2, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 25, 2002
- Closed
- Sep 5, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 435
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 29
- Violation Types
- 27 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,000
- Penalties on Record
- $6,350
- Site Address
- Hancock Boulevard & Gerry Streets, Reading, PA 19603
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 29 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $1,875 | $1,219 | Jun 22, 2002 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C01 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Jul 30, 2002 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Jun 22, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I05 | Other | 1 | 180 | $0 | $0 | Jun 22, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002E | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 M02 IIE | Other | 1 | 290 | $0 | $0 | Jul 30, 2002 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 29 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 2, 1995#123179137Mar 2, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#123179137$1,1257 viol.7 violations$1,125 in penalties
Inspection #123179137
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 2, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 7, 1995
- Closed
- Jul 19, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 355
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,125
- Penalties on Record
- $1,125
- Site Address
- Hancock Boulevard & Gerry Streets, Reading, PA 19603
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 354 | $1,125 | $1,125 | Jul 3, 1995 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 1 | 354 | $0 | $0 | Jul 3, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 I | Other | 1 | 355 | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 1995 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 10, 1995 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 10, 1995 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 10, 1988#767558Jun 10, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#767558$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #767558
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 10, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 10, 1988
- Closed
- Jun 22, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 306
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- P.o. Box 14, Reading, PA 19603
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
May 18, 1988#100386622May 18, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#100386622$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100386622
Dates
- Opened
- May 18, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- May 18, 1988
- Closed
- May 20, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 305
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Hancock Boulevard & Gerry Streets, Reading, PA 19603
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Jun 21, 1983#12551891Jun 21, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#12551891$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #12551891
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 21, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 23, 1983
- Closed
- Jul 21, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 222
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Hancock Blvd & Gerry St, Reading, PA 19603
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 23, 1983 | - | - |
Jun 21, 1983#12547253Jun 21, 1983Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#12547253$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12547253
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 21, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 21, 1983
- Closed
- Jun 22, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 222
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Hancock Blvd & Gerry St, Reading, PA 19603
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Jun 26, 1980#12526125Jun 26, 1980Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#12526125$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12526125
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 26, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 23, 1980
- Closed
- Dec 29, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 250
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Hancock Boulevard Po Box 14, Reading, PA 19603
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 11, 1980 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B05 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 14, 1980 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B06 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 14, 1980 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 11, 1981 | - | - |
| 01001E | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 11, 1981 | - | - |
Jan 11, 1979#12533295Jan 11, 1979Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#12533295$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12533295
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 11, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 11, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 250
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Hancock Blvd & Gerry St Box 14, Reading, PA 19603
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
11 inspections, 1977 to 2005. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, 17,010 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: motor vehicle body manufacturing reported 4.9 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 6.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source