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Dunco INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dunco INC. ranks #27,731 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$13,004
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#27,731
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dunco INC. in Lawrence, KS has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,004. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dunco INC. 3 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,731 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, MLS Welding & Fabrication LLC in El Paso, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,001 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#27,731
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 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 Dunco INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dunco INC. 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

$13,004 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% 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 Dunco INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.03.611.118.525.933.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedINTERNATIONAL PAPER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN NITRILE OPE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30QUEST SPECIALTY COAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20SUMMIT SEALANTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32MODERN MACHINE SHOP,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17TRAILER COMPONENT MF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15GOSHEN STAMPING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SKYLINE COMPOSITE, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26WESTPORT AXLE CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ENDEAVOR ENERGY RESO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5REPUBLIC METALS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30MATT INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8HERITAGE MECHANICAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11INTERLECTRIC CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31VALLEY TRUCK PARTS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13DICKSON FURNITURE MA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SUNSHINE ELECTRONIC …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8THE HARTLEY PRESS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14INTREPID MACHINE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10HACKNEY HOME FURNISH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17Dunco INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Dunco INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Dunco INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Dunco INC. ranks #12,901 at $13,004 current penalty.

How Dunco INC. Compares

Dunco INC.'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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-02-09

Last Inspection

2021-12-16

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,335

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $4,335 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

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

$21,419

Current Penalty Amount

$13,004

Penalty Reduction

39.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,415 from the initial assessment of $21,419. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Dunco INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $13,004 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,335 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,004 here).

BGF Industries, INC. $13,004 VA Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC $13,005 IL Peco Foods, INC. $13,005 MS MLS Welding & Fabrication LLC $13,001 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

International Paper Company 3 insp. Ticonderoga, NY American Nitrile Operations, LLC. 3 insp. Grove City, OH Quest Specialty Coatings, LLC 3 insp. Menomonee Falls, WI Summit Sealants, INC. 3 insp. Sedalia, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

BGF Industries, INC.
Altavista, VA
5 inspections $13,004
Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC
Bolingbrook, IL
3 inspections $13,005
Peco Foods, INC.
Philadelphia, MS
2 inspections $13,005
MLS Welding & Fabrication LLC
El Paso, TX
2 inspections $13,001
AC Pallets Inc.
Chicago, IL
0 inspections $0

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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 Dunco INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dunco INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 Dunco INC. have? ▼
Dunco INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,004.
How many OSHA inspections has Dunco INC. had? ▼
Dunco INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-09 and the most recent on 2021-12-16. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dunco INC.? ▼
Dunco INC. has been assessed $13,004 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,419 (a 39.3% reduction).
Does Dunco INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dunco INC. has 6 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 Dunco INC. operate in? ▼
Dunco INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333415). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dunco INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dunco INC. ranks #27,731 (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 Dunco INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dunco INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $13,004 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, MLS Welding & Fabrication LLC in El Paso, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $13,001 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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