R. M. PALMER COMPANY is a chocolate and confectionery manufacturing from cacao beans employer in WEST READING, PA. Federal records show 1 OSHA inspection with 10 violations and $65,464 in penalties. 7 workplace fatality investigations on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

R. M. PALMER COMPANY

77 SOUTH 2ND AVENUE, WEST READING, PA, 19611

Parent: R. M. Palmer Company (1 locations)

311351 — Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans

EIN: 232106938

44 employees

Federal Enforcement

OSHA inspection

10 violations

$65,464 in penalties

7 fatalities3 hospitalizations5 OSHA follow-up inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR

2.9

Industry Avg DART

2.1

Self-Reported DART

11.0

Self-Reported TRIR

22.0

Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).

OSHA Inspections

OSHA Violations

Total Penalties

$65,464

Trend

STABLE

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Confidence

MEDIUM

SVEP Flag

Data Insights

History Span

3 years

Last Activity

3yr ago

Inspection Rate

0.3/yr

Violation Rate

3.3/yr

Violation Severity Mix

20% serious$6,546 avg per violation$65,464 avg per inspection

Active Agencies:

OSHA$65,464 total across all agencies

TRIR vs Industry Avg

+19.1

Above industry average

DART vs Industry Avg

+8.9

Above industry average

Inspection Breakdown

Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.

Violation rate: 100% of inspections

Peer Comparison

90%

Worse than most peers

vs 71 employers in same industry & state

Fewer violationsMore violations

Penalty Percentile

96%

Motor Carrier Safety (FMCSA)

DOT Number

2143365

Operation Type

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Data aggregated from public federal enforcement records (OSHA, WHD, MSHA, EPA, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, BLS). Employer profiles matched by name and location — matching errors may occur. Risk scores computed by FastDOL, not official government assessments. OSHA citations typically appear 3-8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Data provided as-is. Report a data error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is R. M. PALMER COMPANY's OSHA violation history?: R. M. PALMER COMPANY has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 10 violations and $65,464 in total penalties.
How does R. M. PALMER COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?: R. M. PALMER COMPANY operates in the chocolate and confectionery manufacturing from cacao beans industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.9. R. M. PALMER COMPANY's self-reported DART rate is 10.99 compared to an industry average of 2.1.
Has R. M. PALMER COMPANY had any workplace fatalities?: Yes. Federal records show 7 fatality investigations involving R. M. PALMER COMPANY.