Manufacturing · Oklahoma City, OK

Panera Bread

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Panera Bread has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

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OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections

Panera Bread in Oklahoma City, OK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Panera Bread 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. 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, Wei-Chuan U.S.a, INC. in Bell Gardens, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection: 0.0%
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What the Data Says About Panera Bread

The federal enforcement record for Panera Bread in Oklahoma City, OK shows 2 OSHA inspections with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Manufacturing sector average of 7.8 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Panera Bread to date. The Manufacturing sector average runs $15,410 per employer.

Inspection activity spans from 2010-07-28 to 2014-06-25, a window of roughly 4 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-07-28

Last Inspection

2014-06-25

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Panera Bread compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Panera Bread	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.5
Violations	0	7.8
Total Penalty	$0	$15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$6,092

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Panera Bread safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Panera Bread's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 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 Panera Bread have? ▼

Panera Bread has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Panera Bread had? ▼

Panera Bread has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-28 and the most recent on 2014-06-25. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Panera Bread? ▼

Panera Bread has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.

What industry does Panera Bread operate in? ▼

Panera Bread operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311811). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

How does Panera Bread's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Panera Bread's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wei-Chuan U.S.a, INC. in Bell Gardens, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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