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Accommodation & Food Services · Schenectady, NY

Bruegger's Enterprises, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bruegger's Enterprises, INC. ranks #38,318 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$8,986
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#38,318
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bruegger's Enterprises, INC. in Schenectady, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,986. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bruegger's Enterprises, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,318 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (8.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Vendimia Restaurant in San Juan, PR is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#38,318
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bruegger's Enterprises, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Accommodation & Food Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bruegger's Enterprises, INC. runs far above peers (13.4x 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

$8,986 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $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

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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Accommodation & Food Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Bruegger's Enterprises, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.05.310.515.720.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDULCE HOLDINGS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MARIE CALLENDER'S INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PACIFIC BAR ASSOCIAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LEAHI BAR AND GRILL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COAST GATEWAY HOTEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AQUA HOTELS AND RESO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SENTRY HOSPITALITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7THOMPSON HOSPITALITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VALUE MOTEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20GOLDEN MOTEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GEORGIOS APPLE ORCHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE KRYSTAL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MILTON WOK, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ALHARAMAIN ROYAL KABAB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NICKER-CRENSHAW, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DAN & LOUIS OYSTER B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RITE4US INN & SUITES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CORRAL OF PORT HURON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PUEO'S INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MALTHOUSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Bruegger's Enterpris…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Bruegger's Enterprises, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Accommodation & Food Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Bruegger's Enterprises, INC. in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

In Accommodation & Food Services, Bruegger's Enterprises, INC. sits at penalty rank #508 of 1,746 penalized establishments ($8,986 assessed).

How Bruegger's Enterprises, INC. Compares

Bruegger's Enterprises, INC.'s 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector average of 0.5 violations per employer.

Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (13.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-12-21

Last Inspection

2023-12-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,493

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,493 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$13,826

Current Penalty Amount

$8,986

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,840 from the initial assessment of $13,826. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Bruegger's Enterprises, INC. compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bruegger's Enterprises, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 2 0.5
Total Penalty $8,986 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,493 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bruegger's Enterprises, INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,986 here).

HZ Ops Holdings INC. DBA Popeyes Louisiana Chicken $8,982 IL Redwood Hotel Casino $8,974 CA The Mirage Casino-Hotel, LLC $9,000 NV Renaissance ST. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa $9,000 VI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Dulce Holdings, LLC 2 insp. Houston, TX Marie Callender's INC 2 insp. Corona, CA Pacific Bar Associates LTD 2 insp. Honolulu, HI Leahi Bar and Grill, INC. 2 insp. Honolulu, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
Vendimia Restaurant
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
Blue Whale
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0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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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 Bruegger's Enterprises, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bruegger's Enterprises, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Accommodation & Food Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bruegger's Enterprises, INC. have? ▼
Bruegger's Enterprises, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,986.
How many OSHA inspections has Bruegger's Enterprises, INC. had? ▼
Bruegger's Enterprises, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-12-21 and the most recent on 2023-12-21. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bruegger's Enterprises, INC.? ▼
Bruegger's Enterprises, INC. has been assessed $8,986 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,826 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Bruegger's Enterprises, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bruegger's Enterprises, INC. 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 Bruegger's Enterprises, INC. operate in? ▼
Bruegger's Enterprises, INC. operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 722513). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bruegger's Enterprises, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bruegger's Enterprises, INC. ranks #38,318 (the upper half 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 Bruegger's Enterprises, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bruegger's Enterprises, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $8,986 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (13.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Vendimia Restaurant in San Juan, PR is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $0 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.

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