Manufacturing · Lees Summit, MO

Dow Kokam LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dow Kokam LLC ranks #65,563 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$3,400
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#65,563
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dow Kokam LLC in Lees Summit, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dow Kokam LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #65,563 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, Colonial, LLC in High Point, NC is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,400 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#65,563
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Dow Kokam LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dow Kokam LLC runs well below peers (0.22x 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

$3,400 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 Dow Kokam LLC.

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Dow Kokam LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Dow Kokam LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Dow Kokam LLC sits at penalty rank #26,403 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($3,400 assessed).

How Dow Kokam LLC Compares

Dow Kokam LLC's 2.00 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 (0.22x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-05-14

Last Inspection

2010-05-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,700 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$4,000

Current Penalty Amount

$3,400

Penalty Reduction

15.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $600 from the initial assessment of $4,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Dow Kokam LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dow Kokam LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $3,400 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,700 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dow Kokam LLC, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,400 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dow Kokam LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Dow Kokam LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 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 Dow Kokam LLC have?
Dow Kokam LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Dow Kokam LLC had?
Dow Kokam LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-14 and the most recent on 2010-05-14. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dow Kokam LLC?
Dow Kokam LLC has been assessed $3,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,000 (a 15.0% reduction).
Does Dow Kokam LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Dow Kokam LLC 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 Dow Kokam LLC operate in?
Dow Kokam LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 335912). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dow Kokam LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dow Kokam LLC ranks #65,563 (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 Dow Kokam LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Dow Kokam LLC's total OSHA penalty of $3,400 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, Colonial, LLC in High Point, NC is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,400 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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