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Manufacturing · Hutchinson, KS

Central Welding & Machine, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Central Welding & Machine, LLC ranks #27,258 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 16 violations across 6 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$13,259
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#27,258
of 99,447 penalized employers

Central Welding & Machine, LLC in Hutchinson, KS has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,259. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Central Welding & Machine, LLC 6 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,258 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Borgwarner Transmission Systems, LLC in Bellwood, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,260 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#27,258
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Central Welding & Machine, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Central Welding & Machine, LLC sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$13,259 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% 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 Central Welding & Machine, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0012.324.636.949.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVIGOR ALASKA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 24THE FISHING COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 31IRWIN SEATING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8SUPERIOR ADSORBENTS,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 29THERMWELL PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5FLORIDA METAL PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10MODERN DISPERSIONS S…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2FRY KRISP FOOD PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 28THE WESTERN SUGAR CO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 47VICTOR INSULATORS, I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 28MCCUE MEMORIAL CO., …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 37CALIFORNIA STEEL IND…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10LEFIELL COMPANY LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 31PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5ALCOA INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3M P HUSKY LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10AQUAMAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15JOHNSON BROS. - WEST…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19HUMPHREY CHARCOAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 40ANHEUSER-BUSCH, LLC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9Central Welding & Ma…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16
Central Welding & Machine, LLC has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Central Welding & Machine, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Central Welding & Machine, LLC sits at penalty rank #12,705 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($13,259 assessed).

How Central Welding & Machine, LLC Compares

Central Welding & Machine, LLC's 2.67 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 (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2013-11-19

Last Inspection

2021-09-01

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,210

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 8 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $2,210 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

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

$23,994

Current Penalty Amount

$13,259

Penalty Reduction

44.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,735 from the initial assessment of $23,994. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Central Welding & Machine, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Central Welding & Machine, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 16 8.0
Total Penalty $13,259 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,210 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Central Welding & Machine, LLC, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,259 here).

Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company, LLC $13,260 ND Senior Operations, LLC DBA Senior Flexonics $13,260 IL Borgwarner Transmission Systems, LLC $13,260 IL Heating & Cooling Products $13,260 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Vigor Alaska, LLC 6 insp. Ketchikan, AK The Fishing Company of Alaska INC 6 insp. Dutch Harbor, AK Irwin Seating Company 6 insp. Altamont, IL Superior Adsorbents, INC. 6 insp. Emlenton, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Meridian Printing
East Greenwich, RI
0 inspections $0
Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company, LLC
Mandan, ND
2 inspections $13,260
Senior Operations, LLC DBA Senior Flexonics
Bartlett, IL
2 inspections $13,260
Borgwarner Transmission Systems, LLC
Bellwood, IL
2 inspections $13,260
Heating & Cooling Products
Mount Vernon, OH
3 inspections $13,260

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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 Central Welding & Machine, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Central Welding & Machine, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 16 violations across 6 inspections, including 16 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 Central Welding & Machine, LLC have? ▼
Central Welding & Machine, LLC has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,259.
How many OSHA inspections has Central Welding & Machine, LLC had? ▼
Central Welding & Machine, LLC has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-11-19 and the most recent on 2021-09-01. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Central Welding & Machine, LLC? ▼
Central Welding & Machine, LLC has been assessed $13,259 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,994 (a 44.7% reduction).
Does Central Welding & Machine, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Central Welding & Machine, LLC has 16 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 Central Welding & Machine, LLC operate in? ▼
Central Welding & Machine, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Central Welding & Machine, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Central Welding & Machine, LLC ranks #27,258 (the upper 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 Central Welding & Machine, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Central Welding & Machine, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $13,259 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Borgwarner Transmission Systems, LLC in Bellwood, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $13,260 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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