Manufacturing · Reading, PA

Reading Truck Body, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Reading Truck Body, LLC ranks #3,383 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 29 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty62% serious
$66,225
OSHA penalties
29
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#3,383
of 99,447 penalized employers

Reading Truck Body, LLC in Reading, PA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 29 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $66,225. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Reading Truck Body, LLC 7 times over 14 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 29 violations, averaging 4.1 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,383 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 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 well above peers (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Bimbo QSR Ohio, LLC in Zanesville, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $66,200 in current penalties.

4.1
violations per inspection
62.1%
of violations were serious
#3,383
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 30/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 29 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (4.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Reading Truck Body, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Reading Truck Body, LLC runs well above peers (4.2x 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

$66,225 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($66,225) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $66,225 $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 Reading Truck Body, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.02.328.454.580.6106.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSEA WATCH INTERNATIO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17WEBSTER INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12COOK ENGINE INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 23AMERICAN PHOENIX, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 29TECNOCAP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 24GESTAMP WIND TOWERS …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17POLYCHEM SERVICES, I…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 50T. MARZETTI COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 20MBA BUILDING SUPPLIE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17CAMACO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9MAHLE ENGINE COMPONE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 47GREDE WISCONSIN SUBS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 71APEX ALUMINUM DIE CA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 22FUYAO GLASS ILLINOIS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9RAM FABRICATING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15SWEET CANDY CO, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8OUTDOOR FURNITURE RE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 102TRAILER COMPONENT MA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12OWENS CORNING INSULA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13SPECIALTY FINISHES LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7Reading Truck Body, …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 29
Reading Truck Body, LLC has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 29 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.

Reading Truck Body, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Reading Truck Body, LLC is the #1,744 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($66,225).

How Reading Truck Body, LLC Compares

Reading Truck Body, LLC's 4.14 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 (4.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2011-11-14

Last Inspection

2026-01-08

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,461

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 7 inspections over 14 years, averaging 4.1 violations per visit. That's $9,461 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

62.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

37.9% 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

$92,936

Current Penalty Amount

$66,225

Penalty Reduction

28.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $26,711 from the initial assessment of $92,936. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Reading Truck Body, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Reading Truck Body, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.6
Violations 29 8.0
Total Penalty $66,225 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,461 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Reading Truck Body, LLC, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($66,225 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

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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 Reading Truck Body, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Reading Truck Body, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 29 violations across 7 inspections, including 18 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 Reading Truck Body, LLC have?
Reading Truck Body, LLC has 29 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $66,225.
How many OSHA inspections has Reading Truck Body, LLC had?
Reading Truck Body, LLC has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-14 and the most recent on 2026-01-08. This averages 4.1 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Reading Truck Body, LLC?
Reading Truck Body, LLC has been assessed $66,225 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $92,936 (a 28.7% reduction).
Does Reading Truck Body, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Reading Truck Body, LLC has 18 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 Reading Truck Body, LLC operate in?
Reading Truck Body, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336211). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Reading Truck Body, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Reading Truck Body, LLC ranks #3,383 (the top 5% 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 Reading Truck Body, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Reading Truck Body, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $66,225 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.2x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bimbo QSR Ohio, LLC in Zanesville, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $66,200 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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