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Manufacturing · Lawrence, KS

Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC ranks #77,447 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,901
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#77,447
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC in Lawrence, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,901. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,447 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Freeman Screen Printers, INC. in Charlotte, NC is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,900 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#77,447
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC runs well below peers (0.12x 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

$1,901 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0015.530.946.461.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEWMAN & COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 52WHITESELL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 59FABCO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PALLETS AND MORE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28DI-FERRARO, INC DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VERSOGEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9EARTHGRAINS BAKING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GREGORY PALLET AND L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ARVCO CONTAINERS COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31BELL INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BOXABL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ARGLASS YAMAMURA SE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FORD STEEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15US MAGNESIUM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE PENNSYLVANIA GLO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24GRACIANA TORTILLA FA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NANCE CARPET AND RUG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17PARKER HANNIFIN CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3K BROTHERS CORPORATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26Chemtrade Phosphorou…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC sits at penalty rank #29,980 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,901 assessed).

How Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC Compares

Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC's 0.50 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 runs well below peers (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-02-22

Last Inspection

2020-10-27

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$951

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $951 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$3,802

Current Penalty Amount

$1,901

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,901 from the initial assessment of $3,802. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $1,901 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $951 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,901 here).

Freeman Screen Printers, INC. $1,900 NC Cemstone Products Company $1,900 MN Linear Mold & Engineering INC $1,900 MI Tenneplas Division of Windsor Mold USA INC $1,900 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Newman & Company 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Whitesell Corporation 2 insp. Muscle Shoals, AL Fabco LLC 2 insp. Denver, CO Pallets and More LLC 2 insp. Zebulon, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Green Source Automation
Jerome, ID
0 inspections $0
Freeman Screen Printers, INC.
Charlotte, NC
3 inspections $1,900
Cemstone Products Company
Delano, MN
2 inspections $1,900
Linear Mold & Engineering INC
Livonia, MI
2 inspections $1,900
Tenneplas Division of Windsor Mold USA INC
Pulaski, TN
2 inspections $1,900

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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 Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC have? ▼
Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,901.
How many OSHA inspections has Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC had? ▼
Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-02-22 and the most recent on 2020-10-27. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC? ▼
Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC has been assessed $1,901 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,802 (a 50.0% reduction).
What industry does Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC operate in? ▼
Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325188). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC ranks #77,447 (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 Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chemtrade Phosphorous Specialties, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1,901 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, Freeman Screen Printers, INC. in Charlotte, NC is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,900 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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