Establishment profile
BERKS PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED
307-323 BINGAMAN STREET, READING, PA, 19602
311612 — Meat Processed from Carcasses
EIN 230404560
Summary
BERKS PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 27 years of recorded history, with $4,016 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 72nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 159 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 11 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
OSHA workplace safety
11% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 3116 within PA. Peer group: 159 employers.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 11+ years. Most recent activity: 11 years ago.
Labor relations (NLRB)
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-09 | Complaint | 4 | 2 | $4,016 | |
| 2007-12-07 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-11-10 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-11-04 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-05-06 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-04-14 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-01-06 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-12-18 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-12-18 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BERKS PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED from 16 federal data sources plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, USAspending federal contracts, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Frequently asked
- What is BERKS PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED's OSHA violation history?
- BERKS PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $4,016 in total penalties.
- How does BERKS PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED's safety record compare to its industry?
- BERKS PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED operates in the meat processed from carcasses industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.7. BERKS PACKING COMPANY, INCORPORATED's self-reported DART rate is 7.47 compared to an industry average of 2.7.