Kansas manufacturing: OSHA citations and most-cited standards
Data as of October 5, 2026
OSHA citations issued to manufacturing establishments in Kansas over the last 12 months: volume by month, the standards cited most, penalties before and after settlement, and the most recently cited employers.
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited standards
| Standard | Topic | Inspections | Share of manufacturing inspections |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.178 | Forklifts | 25 | 36% |
| 1910.212 | Machine Guarding | 22 | 32% |
| 1910.1200 | Hazard Communication | 17 | 25% |
| 1910.134 | Respiratory Protection | 11 | 16% |
| 1910.147 | Lockout/Tagout | 9 | 13% |
| 1910.305 | Wiring Methods | 7 | 10% |
| 1910.215 | Abrasive Wheels | 5 | 7% |
| 1904.33 | Injury Record Retention | 3 | 4% |
| 1910.22 | Walking-Working Surfaces | 3 | 4% |
| 1910.219 | Power Transmission Guarding | 3 | 4% |
| 1910.132 | PPE General Requirements | 3 | 4% |
| 1904.4 | Injury Recording Criteria | 2 | 3% |
Sub-industries (NAICS)
- NAICS 3323: 6 inspections
- NAICS 3327: 6 inspections
- NAICS 3364: 5 inspections
- NAICS 3399: 4 inspections
- NAICS 3279: 4 inspections
- NAICS 3328: 3 inspections
- NAICS 3362: 3 inspections
- NAICS 3329: 3 inspections
Recently cited manufacturing establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Standards cited | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Products, Inc. | Pittsburg | Aug 28, 2026 | 2 | $18,205 | $10,923 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 24, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC | Kingman | Aug 28, 2026 | 2 | $14,186 | $10,640 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Valence Surface Technologies LLC | Wichita | Aug 27, 2026 | 6 | $28,964 | $28,964 | OpenAbatement due Sep 23, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 18, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Diversified Services, Inc. | Wichita | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $472 | $472 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Eskridge Inc. | Olathe | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $6,029 | $3,617 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 21, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC | Shawnee Mission | Aug 21, 2026 | 5 | $44,926 | $26,956 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Kansas Ready Mix, LLC | Park City | Aug 17, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 11, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Boeing | Wichita | Aug 11, 2026 | 2 | $16,550 | $16,550 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 4, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Circle D Corporation, Inc. | Hillsboro | Aug 10, 2026 | 6 | $16,315 | $9,789 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 21, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Central States Marketing & Manufacturing, Inc. | Mc Pherson | Jul 14, 2026 | 2 | $14,895 | $14,895 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 7, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Finn-Kool, Inc. | Beloit | Jul 9, 2026 | 3 | $8,440 | $5,064 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| The Steel Fixture Manufacturing Company | Topeka | Jul 2, 2026 | 9 | $9,647 | $5,788 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 29, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Key Industries, Inc. | Fort Scott | Jun 30, 2026 | 3 | $14,896 | $8,938 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 27, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Leon's Welding & Fabrication LLC | Hays | Jun 25, 2026 | 10 | $20,003 | $12,002 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 22, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Reser's Fine Foods Inc. | Topeka | Jun 18, 2026 | 1 | $16,550 | $14,895 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 16, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Doonan Specialized Trailer LLC | Great Bend | Jun 18, 2026 | 3 | $9,930 | $5,958 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 16, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Caney Agri Services LLC | Caney | Jun 15, 2026 | 4 | $7,555 | $7,555 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 13, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| National Sign Company, LLC | Ottawa | Jun 12, 2026 | 2 | $2,412 | $2,412 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| New Horizons RV Corp. | Junction City | Jun 11, 2026 | 4 | $18,205 | $10,923 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 9, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| The Wright Signs LLC | Parsons | Jun 9, 2026 | 7 | $4,540 | $2,724 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 11, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Creative Associates, Inc. | Ottawa | May 27, 2026 | 4 | $9,847 | $5,416 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 23, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Gaskell Machine & Metal, Inc. | Horton | May 22, 2026 | 5 | $15,605 | $9,363 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 18, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Orizon Aerostructures, LLC | Chanute | May 19, 2026 | 2 | $8,038 | $4,823 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 15, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Forms Manufacturers, Inc. | Girard | May 15, 2026 | 2 | $42,325 | $8,038 | Formal settlementAbatement due Aug 28, 2026Contested Jun 10, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Name withheld (individual) | Wichita | May 15, 2026 | 1 | $9,457 | $5,674 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 11, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Crosswinds Petfood, Inc. | Shawnee | May 15, 2026 | 1 | $8,038 | $4,823 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 11, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| LS Industries, Inc. | Wichita | May 15, 2026 | 1 | $5,627 | $3,376 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Kosch Manufacturing LLC | Manhattan | May 13, 2026 | 5 | $5,646 | $3,388 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 9, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Conestoga Energy Partners, LLC | Liberal | May 11, 2026 | 2 | $23,170 | $23,170 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 5, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| High Tech Signs of Mid-America, LLC | Kansas City | May 4, 2026 | 3 | $5,106 | $2,553 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 29, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| The Dodge City Cooperative Exchange | Dodge City | Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | $14,895 | $9,682 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 22, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Contech Engineered Solutions LLC | Topeka | Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| M-C Fabrication, Inc. | Olathe | Apr 22, 2026 | 3 | $12,661 | $7,597 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 18, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Pratt (love Box) LLC | Park City | Apr 10, 2026 | 1 | $14,187 | $10,640 | Formal settlementContested May 6, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Aero Transportation Products | Mcpherson | Apr 10, 2026 | 3 | $13,240 | $7,944 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 6, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Diversified Services, Inc. | Wichita | Apr 9, 2026 | 2 | $16,550 | $9,930 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 5, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| CVR Partners, LP Company | Coffeyville | Apr 2, 2026 | 4 | $59,580 | $59,580 | ContestedAbatement due Apr 28, 2026Contested Apr 22, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Harris Fabrication, Inc. | Topeka | Mar 30, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 23, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Rugby Holdings, LLC | New Century | Mar 30, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Quik Tek Machining, LLC | Wichita | Mar 27, 2026 | 2 | $12,768 | $6,384 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Quik Tek Machining, LLC | Wichita | Mar 23, 2026 | 4 | $25,536 | $15,321 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 16, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| HBD/Thermoid, Inc. | Chanute | Mar 19, 2026 | 2 | $14,186 | $8,512 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 14, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Adventure Capital Partners, LLC | Emporia | Mar 18, 2026 | 3 | $6,620 | $3,972 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 13, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Munchers Bakery | Lawrence | Mar 10, 2026 | 1 | $2,128 | $1,277 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 3, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Golden Boy Pies, Inc. | Overland Park | Mar 4, 2026 | 2 | $1,655 | $993 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 30, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Bontrager Powder Coating | Hutchinson | Mar 3, 2026 | 11 | $11,037 | $6,622 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 27, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Kensington Locker Inc. | Kensington | Mar 3, 2026 | 2 | $709 | $425 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Abilene Machine, LLC | Solomon | Feb 27, 2026 | 2 | $8,682 | $5,209 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 25, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Consolidated Supply Co., Inc. | Lenexa | Feb 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 23, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Fairview Mills, LLC | Hiawatha | Feb 23, 2026 | 1 | $16,550 | $16,550 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
Other industries in Kansas
Questions
How many manufacturing employers in Kansas were cited by OSHA?
69 manufacturing inspections in Kansas had citations issued in the 12 months to Oct 5, 2026, 36% of all cited inspections in the state.
What do OSHA inspectors cite most in Kansas manufacturing?
The most-cited standards were 1910.178 (Forklifts), 1910.212 (Machine Guarding), 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication).
What is the typical penalty for manufacturing employers in Kansas?
Median initial penalty per cited inspection: $9,647. Median current penalty: $5,788.