Manufacturing · Hesston, KS

BMG of Kansas, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), BMG of Kansas, INC. ranks #24,162 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty80% serious
$14,994
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#24,162
of 99,447 penalized employers

BMG of Kansas, INC. in Hesston, KS has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,994. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected BMG of Kansas, INC. 4 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,162 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Dutch Tech, INC. in Lobelville, TN is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,990 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#24,162
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How BMG of Kansas, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows BMG of Kansas, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$14,994 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 BMG of Kansas, INC..

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BMG of Kansas, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

BMG of Kansas, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, BMG of Kansas, INC. sits at penalty rank #11,429 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($14,994 assessed).

How BMG of Kansas, INC. Compares

BMG of Kansas, INC.'s 2.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2011-01-04

Last Inspection

2023-06-13

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,749

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 12 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $3,749 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$23,173

Current Penalty Amount

$14,994

Penalty Reduction

35.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,179 from the initial assessment of $23,173. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How BMG of Kansas, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric BMG of Kansas, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $14,994 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,749 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for BMG of Kansas, INC., both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,994 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

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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 BMG of Kansas, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, BMG of Kansas, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 4 inspections, including 8 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 BMG of Kansas, INC. have?
BMG of Kansas, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,994.
How many OSHA inspections has BMG of Kansas, INC. had?
BMG of Kansas, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-04 and the most recent on 2023-06-13. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for BMG of Kansas, INC.?
BMG of Kansas, INC. has been assessed $14,994 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,173 (a 35.3% reduction).
Does BMG of Kansas, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. BMG of Kansas, INC. has 8 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 BMG of Kansas, INC. operate in?
BMG of Kansas, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does BMG of Kansas, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, BMG of Kansas, INC. ranks #24,162 (the top quarter 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 BMG of Kansas, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
BMG of Kansas, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $14,994 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dutch Tech, INC. in Lobelville, TN is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,990 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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