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Manufacturing · Clifton, NJ

Damascus Bakery LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Damascus Bakery LLC ranks #17,856 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$19,726
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,856
of 99,447 penalized employers

Damascus Bakery LLC in Clifton, NJ 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: $19,726. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Damascus Bakery LLC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,856 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Rafa Sanchez Trucking in Thornton, CO is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#17,856
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 Damascus Bakery LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Damascus Bakery LLC runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$19,726 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Damascus Bakery LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011223344OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFOXWORTH-GALBRAITH L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KESSLER THERMOMETER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22SESCO TERMINAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13STARWEST BOTANICALS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FRIESLANDCAMPINA ING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ADVANEX AMERICAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SERTA SIMMONS BEDDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SPRINGFIELD WELDING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15J & O PLASTICS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28HAGERTY BROTHERS COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40SPIRAL STAIRS OF AME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 42GC PACKAGING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27SUMMIT TOOL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23NATIONAL BEEF PACKIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7IO7 MANAGEMENT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SMARDT CHILLERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WIXON INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SYNERGY FLAVORS (OH)…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12WEST CARROLLTON PARC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Damascus Bakery LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Damascus Bakery LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Damascus Bakery LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Damascus Bakery LLC is the #8,640 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($19,726).

How Damascus Bakery LLC Compares

Damascus Bakery LLC's 1.00 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-01-08

Last Inspection

2021-08-25

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,863

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $9,863 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

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

$25,798

Current Penalty Amount

$19,726

Penalty Reduction

23.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,072 from the initial assessment of $25,798. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Damascus Bakery LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Damascus Bakery LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $19,726 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,863 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Damascus Bakery LLC, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,726 here).

Perdue Farms Incorporated $19,725 GA Westby Builders LLC $19,732 WI Group O, INC. $19,714 IL Black Hound Design Company $19,741 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company 2 insp. Killeen, TX Kessler Thermometer CORP. 2 insp. West Babylon, NY Sesco Terminal Corporation 2 insp. Houston, TX Starwest Botanicals, LLC 2 insp. Sacramento, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Perdue Farms Incorporated
Perry, GA
4 inspections $19,725
Westby Builders LLC
Westby, WI
2 inspections $19,732
Group O, INC.
Milan, IL
2 inspections $19,714
Rafa Sanchez Trucking
Thornton, CO
0 inspections $0
Black Hound Design Company
Arvada, CO
4 inspections $19,741

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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 Damascus Bakery LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Damascus Bakery LLC'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 Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Damascus Bakery LLC have? ▼
Damascus Bakery LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,726.
How many OSHA inspections has Damascus Bakery LLC had? ▼
Damascus Bakery LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-01-08 and the most recent on 2021-08-25. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Damascus Bakery LLC? ▼
Damascus Bakery LLC has been assessed $19,726 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,798 (a 23.5% reduction).
Does Damascus Bakery LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Damascus Bakery LLC 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 Damascus Bakery LLC operate in? ▼
Damascus Bakery LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311812). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Damascus Bakery LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Damascus Bakery LLC ranks #17,856 (the top quarter 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 Damascus Bakery LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Damascus Bakery LLC's total OSHA penalty of $19,726 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rafa Sanchez Trucking in Thornton, CO is a similar manufacturing 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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