Manufacturing · Salina, KS

Exide Technologies

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Exide Technologies ranks #974 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 22 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty59% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$144,339
OSHA penalties: 27
Violations cited: 22
OSHA inspections: #974
of 99,447 penalized employers

Exide Technologies in Salina, KS has been the subject of 22 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $144,339. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Exide Technologies 22 times over 9 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 27 violations, averaging 1.2 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #974 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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 far above peers (8.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Sabert Corporation in Sayreville, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $122,793 in current penalties.

1.2
violations per inspection: 59.3%
of violations were serious: #974
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 82/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 22 OSHA inspections (1.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Exide Technologies

$144,339
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Exide Technologies runs far above peers (9.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$144,339 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Exide Technologies.

Exide Technologies has 22 OSHA inspections on record and 27 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.

Exide Technologies in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Exide Technologies sits at penalty rank #531 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($144,339 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $144,339 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Exide Technologies Compares

Exide Technologies's 1.23 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 far above peers (9.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-02-17

Last Inspection

2019-08-08

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,561

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 22 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.2 violations per visit. That's $6,561 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

59.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

14.8% of total

Other-Than-Serious

25.9% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$319,594

Current Penalty Amount

$144,339

Penalty Reduction

54.8%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$144,339

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $175,255 from the initial assessment of $319,594. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Exide Technologies	Industry Avg
Inspections	22	2.6
Violations	27	8.0
Total Penalty	$144,339	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,561	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($144,339 here).

R. Stresau Laboratory, INC. $144,256 WI Maplewood Beverage Packers LLC $144,225 NJ Garland Sales, INC. $144,213 GA JBS Foods, INC. $144,051 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (22 inspections here).

Cemex Construction Materials Pacific LLC 22 insp. Apple Valley, CA Mueller CO LLC 22 insp. Chattanooga, TN Mercury Marine 22 insp. Fond Du Lac, WI Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas 22 insp. Point Comfort, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sabert Corporation

Sayreville, NJ

9 inspections $122,793

R. Stresau Laboratory, INC.

Spooner, WI

3 inspections $144,256

Maplewood Beverage Packers LLC

Maplewood, NJ

9 inspections $144,225

Garland Sales, INC.

Dalton, GA

9 inspections $144,213

Forest Green Products Inc.

Fontana, CA

0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Exide Technologies's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Exide Technologies against Sabert Corporation, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Exide Technologies also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Exide Technologies safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Exide Technologies's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 27 violations across 22 inspections, including 16 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Exide Technologies have? ▼

Exide Technologies has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $144,339.

How many OSHA inspections has Exide Technologies had? ▼

Exide Technologies has had 22 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-17 and the most recent on 2019-08-08. This averages 1.2 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Exide Technologies? ▼

Exide Technologies has been assessed $144,339 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $319,594 (a 54.8% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Exide Technologies have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Exide Technologies has 16 serious violations, and 4 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.

Has Exide Technologies been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Exide Technologies, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Exide Technologies operate in? ▼

Exide Technologies operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 335911). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Exide Technologies owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Exide Technologies owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Exide Technologies rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Exide Technologies ranks #974 (the top 1% 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 Exide Technologies's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Exide Technologies's total OSHA penalty of $144,339 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (9.2x the average). The employer has 22 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sabert Corporation in Sayreville, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $122,793 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.