PlainWorker
Employers › PA

Manufacturing · Exeter, PA

Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group ranks #6,805 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty29% serious
$40,837
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#6,805
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group in Exeter, PA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,837. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,805 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Woodstream Corporation in Lititz, PA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $40,716 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
28.6%
of violations were serious
#6,805
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

Open my watchlist

How Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$40,837 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.111.321.531.741.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBUMBLE BEE FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10UNIVERSAL PURE COLD …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SEMINOLE PRECAST MAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ND PAPER INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DELTA OIL MILL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 40INTERNATIONAL AUTOMO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13BAUER COMPRESSORS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BIMBO BAKERIES USA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PERKINS & MARIE CALL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ADMP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15KNAUF INSULATION, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BAE INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19CARO NUT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GOOD OLD DAYS FOODS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22SUPERIOR ROLL FORMIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5IDAHO TIMBER OF BOIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13BAKERY FEEDS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AEROLITE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CUSTOM POLY BAG, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6INTEGRATED ILLUMINAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Bridon-Bekaert the R…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group is the #3,426 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($40,837).

How Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group Compares

Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group's 2.33 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2022-03-31

Last Inspection

2024-11-25

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,612

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $13,612 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

28.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

71.4% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$48,639

Current Penalty Amount

$40,837

Penalty Reduction

16.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,802 from the initial assessment of $48,639. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $40,837 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,612 $6,093
View all 44,645 employers in Manufacturing →

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($40,837 here).

Speyside Bourbon Stave Mill IN Ohio at Waverly, INC. $40,836 OH Taylor Farms California, INC $40,860 CA Beta Plastics Corporation $40,868 NJ Perfect 85 Degrees C, INC. $40,805 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Bumble Bee Foods LLC 3 insp. Santa Fe Springs, CA Universal Pure Cold Storage, LLC 3 insp. Lincoln, NE Seminole Precast Manufacturing, INC. 3 insp. Macon, GA ND Paper INC. 3 insp. Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Speyside Bourbon Stave Mill IN Ohio at Waverly, INC.
Waverly, OH
6 inspections $40,836
Woodstream Corporation
Lititz, PA
4 inspections $40,716
Taylor Farms California, INC
Salinas, CA
3 inspections $40,860
Bostonean Inc
Everett, MA
0 inspections $0
Beta Plastics Corporation
Carlstadt, NJ
3 inspections $40,868

Compare Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group vs Speyside Bourbon Stave Mill IN Ohio at Waverly, INC. side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group against Speyside Bourbon Stave Mill IN Ohio at Waverly, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Before you accept a job or raise a safety concern, search any employer for its own OSHA inspection history the same way you found this one. Search employers

Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group have? ▼
Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,837.
How many OSHA inspections has Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group had? ▼
Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-03-31 and the most recent on 2024-11-25. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group? ▼
Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group has been assessed $40,837 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $48,639 (a 16.0% reduction).
Does Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group has 2 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group operate in? ▼
Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332618). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group ranks #6,805 (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group's total OSHA penalty of $40,837 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Woodstream Corporation in Lititz, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $40,716 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.

Verify with OSHA establishment search →

Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.