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Wholesale Trade · Kansas City, KS

Erman Corporation INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Erman Corporation INC. ranks #39,643 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty56% serious
$8,642
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#39,643
of 100,495 penalized employers

Erman Corporation INC. in Kansas City, KS has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,642. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Erman Corporation INC. 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #39,643 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Covemex in Chicago, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
55.6%
of violations were serious
#39,643
of 100,495 penalized employers

How Erman Corporation INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Erman Corporation INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$8,642 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Erman Corporation INC.

The federal enforcement record for Erman Corporation INC. in Kansas City, KS includes 4 OSHA inspections and 9 violations, translating to 2.25 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (55.6%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $16,270 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $8,642 - a 46.9% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,161. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-03-20 to 2019-01-25, a window of roughly 6 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2013-03-20

Last Inspection

2019-01-25

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,161

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $2,161 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

55.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

44.4% 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

$16,270

Current Penalty Amount

$8,642

Penalty Reduction

46.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,628 from the initial assessment of $16,270. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Erman Corporation INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Erman Corporation INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.9
Violations 9 5.4
Total Penalty $8,642 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,161 $4,678
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erman Corporation INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Erman Corporation INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 4 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Erman Corporation INC. have? ▼
Erman Corporation INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,642.
How many OSHA inspections has Erman Corporation INC. had? ▼
Erman Corporation INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-20 and the most recent on 2019-01-25. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Erman Corporation INC.? ▼
Erman Corporation INC. has been assessed $8,642 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,270 (a 46.9% reduction).
Does Erman Corporation INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Erman Corporation INC. has 5 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 Erman Corporation INC. operate in? ▼
Erman Corporation INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Erman Corporation INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 100,495 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Erman Corporation INC. ranks #39,643 (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 Erman Corporation INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Erman Corporation INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $8,642 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Covemex in Chicago, IL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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