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Dancing Deer Baking Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dancing Deer Baking Company ranks #86,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,000
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#86,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dancing Deer Baking Company in Dedham, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dancing Deer Baking Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #86,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Kathy Kaye Foods LLC in Logan, UT is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,000 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#86,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Dancing Deer Baking Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dancing Deer Baking Company runs well below peers (0.06x 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

$1,000 Top 13% most affordable more affordable than 87% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Dancing Deer Baking Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0030.260.490.6120.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTONER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29OLDCASTLE APG SOUTH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AL SOLUTIONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25AMERICAN SPORTING SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35FAIRFIELD PROCESSING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PELTON SHEPHERD INDU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8OMAHA NEON SIGN COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15HAHN & PHILLIPS GREA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JTI LEAF SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LMT MERCER GROUP INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28MONGIELLO'S ITALIAN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DIAMOND WIPES INTERN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5REDDY ICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19GOLDEN KRUST CARIBBE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ANCHOR SANDBLASTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24HART & COOLEY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SILVER EAGLE REFININ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 115BREFARO'S NOBILE FOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MEADE PILING GROUND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GARDNER METAL SYSTEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Dancing Deer Baking …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Dancing Deer Baking Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Dancing Deer Baking Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Dancing Deer Baking Company sits at penalty rank #32,302 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,000 assessed).

How Dancing Deer Baking Company Compares

Dancing Deer Baking Company's 0.50 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 below peers (0.06x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-09-16

Last Inspection

2011-05-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $500 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$2,380

Current Penalty Amount

$1,000

Penalty Reduction

58.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,380 from the initial assessment of $2,380. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Dancing Deer Baking Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dancing Deer Baking Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $1,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $500 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dancing Deer Baking Company, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,000 here).

H J Heinz CO LP $1,000 OR District Photo, INC. $1,000 AZ Solar Turbines Incorporated $1,000 TX Blue Apron INC. $1,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Stoner, INC. 2 insp. Quarryville, PA Oldcastle Apg South INC. 2 insp. Riviera Beach, FL AL Solutions, INC. 2 insp. New Cumberland, WV American Sporting Supplies LLC 2 insp. McEwen, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kathy Kaye Foods LLC
Logan, UT
2 inspections $1,000
Appvion LLC
Appleton, WI
2 inspections $1,000
Orlandi Statuary Company
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $1,000
Cabrillo Boat Shop
Long Beach, CA
2 inspections $1,000
Southern Cedar LLC
West Union, OH
2 inspections $1,000

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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 Dancing Deer Baking Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dancing Deer Baking Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Dancing Deer Baking Company have? ▼
Dancing Deer Baking Company has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Dancing Deer Baking Company had? ▼
Dancing Deer Baking Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-16 and the most recent on 2011-05-25. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dancing Deer Baking Company? ▼
Dancing Deer Baking Company has been assessed $1,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,380 (a 58.0% reduction).
What industry does Dancing Deer Baking Company operate in? ▼
Dancing Deer Baking Company 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 Dancing Deer Baking Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dancing Deer Baking Company ranks #86,842 (the lower 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 Dancing Deer Baking Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dancing Deer Baking Company's total OSHA penalty of $1,000 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kathy Kaye Foods LLC in Logan, UT is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,000 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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