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Manufacturing · Kansas City, MO

Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company ranks #26,438 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$13,692
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#26,438
of 99,447 penalized employers

Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company in Kansas City, MO has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,692. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company 5 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.4 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #26,438 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Invista S.a R.L. in Victoria, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,690 in current penalties.

1.4
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#26,438
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 70/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.4 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 Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$13,692 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 Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.03.113.52434.444.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedG&S METAL PRODUCTS C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16CENTRAL STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23TRUSTILE DOORS OF IOWA, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8KENNEDY VALVE, A DIV…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12LAKE REGION MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8BURNER SYSTEMS INTER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23GRAPHIC PACKAGING IN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8J & J DRAINAGE PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10DIVERSE FABRICATION …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 43IPSCO KOPPEL TUBULAR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5PERFECTO INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15UNIVERSAL COATINGS C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13SP NEWSPRINT CO LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7L & L LUMBER CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 39MATERION BRUSH, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7ROCKY MOUNTAIN METAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9SET ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10JBS USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13MARKIN TUBING, LP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19HEATCRAFT REFRIGERAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7Clay and Bailey Manu…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7
Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company ranks #12,361 at $13,692 current penalty.

How Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company Compares

Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company's 1.40 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 (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-08-24

Last Inspection

2024-02-01

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,738

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 12 years, averaging 1.4 violations per visit. That's $2,738 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

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

$29,004

Current Penalty Amount

$13,692

Penalty Reduction

52.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,312 from the initial assessment of $29,004. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $13,692 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,738 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,692 here).

American Plastic Products, INC. $13,693 CT Invista S.a R.L. $13,690 TX S. Camerota & Sons, INC. $13,695 CT Animal Nutrition Systems LP $13,688 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

G&S Metal Products Company, INC. 5 insp. Cleveland, OH Central Steel, INC. 5 insp. Wichita, KS Trustile Doors of Iowa 5 insp. Northwood, IA Kennedy Valve, a Division of McWane, INC. 5 insp. Elmira, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

American Plastic Products, INC.
Waterbury, CT
3 inspections $13,693
Invista S.a R.L.
Victoria, TX
2 inspections $13,690
S. Camerota & Sons, INC.
Enfield, CT
2 inspections $13,695
Animal Nutrition Systems LP
Chandler, AZ
2 inspections $13,688
Bimbo Bakeries USA INC.
Albany, NY
4 inspections $13,696

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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 Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 5 inspections, including 7 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 Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company have? ▼
Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,692.
How many OSHA inspections has Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company had? ▼
Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-24 and the most recent on 2024-02-01. This averages 1.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company? ▼
Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company has been assessed $13,692 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,004 (a 52.8% reduction).
Does Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company has 7 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 Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company operate in? ▼
Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331524). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company ranks #26,438 (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 Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company's total OSHA penalty of $13,692 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Invista S.a R.L. in Victoria, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $13,690 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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