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Amsted RPS

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Amsted RPS ranks #65,786 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,360
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#65,786
of 99,447 penalized employers

Amsted RPS in Atchison, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,360. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Amsted RPS 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #65,786 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Railings Plus, INC. in Bunnell, FL is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,360 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#65,786
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Amsted RPS compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Amsted RPS runs well below peers (0.21x 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

$3,360 Top 34% most affordable more affordable than 66% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $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 Amsted RPS.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.322.533.845.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICAN RECYCLING &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22ROYAL CARIBBEAN JAMA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FOAM DISTRIBUTORS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18LAMB BROTHERS LUMBER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 43CALIFORNIA CUSTOM FR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10UNITED STATES PIPE &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TALLAHATCHIE LUMBER,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39POLYMER ADDITIVES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4POLYMAX THERMOPLASTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AMERICARB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ADVANCED GRAPHITE PO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PRECISION HOSE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14KONSEI USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TIMBER TECHNOLOGIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12NATIONAL PIPE AND PL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20ACASS SYSTEMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GENEST CONCRETE WORK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7D&R SIGNS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16YC52 LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31MAESTRO FOOD COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Amsted RPS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Amsted RPS has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Amsted RPS in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Amsted RPS is the #26,492 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($3,360).

How Amsted RPS Compares

Amsted RPS's 1.00 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 below peers (0.21x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-12-16

Last Inspection

2016-12-01

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,680

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,680 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$8,400

Current Penalty Amount

$3,360

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,040 from the initial assessment of $8,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Amsted RPS compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Amsted RPS Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $3,360 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,680 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Amsted RPS, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,360 here).

Atamian Manufacturing CORP. $3,360 RI Golden Specialty Foods, LLC $3,360 CA Railings Plus, INC. $3,360 FL Ida, INC. $3,360 MT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

American Recycling & Manufacturing Company, INC. 2 insp. Rochester, NY Royal Caribbean Jamaican Bakery, INC. 2 insp. Mount Vernon, NY Foam Distributors, INC 2 insp. Hayward, CA Lamb Brothers Lumber Company, INC. 2 insp. Wrens, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Atamian Manufacturing CORP.
Providence, RI
3 inspections $3,360
Golden Specialty Foods, LLC
Norwalk, CA
2 inspections $3,360
Dan Dee Air INC.
Hutchinson, KS
2 inspections $3,360
Railings Plus, INC.
Bunnell, FL
3 inspections $3,360
Ida, INC.
Heron, MT
2 inspections $3,360

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What to do with this record

Use Amsted RPS's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Amsted RPS safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Amsted RPS's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Amsted RPS have? ▼
Amsted RPS has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,360.
How many OSHA inspections has Amsted RPS had? ▼
Amsted RPS has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-12-16 and the most recent on 2016-12-01. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Amsted RPS? ▼
Amsted RPS has been assessed $3,360 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,400 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does Amsted RPS have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Amsted RPS has 2 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 Amsted RPS operate in? ▼
Amsted RPS operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331221). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Amsted RPS rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Amsted RPS ranks #65,786 (the lower half 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 Amsted RPS's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Amsted RPS's total OSHA penalty of $3,360 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Railings Plus, INC. in Bunnell, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,360 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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