Manufacturing · Concordia, KS

General Finance, INC.DBA Cloud Ceramics, INC.

OSHA records show a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections — below the Manufacturing industry average for penalties.

Reviewed byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · June 13, 2026

2
OSHA inspections: 6
Violations cited: $6,689
OSHA penalties

General Finance, INC.DBA Cloud Ceramics, INC. in Concordia, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,689. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

General Finance, INC.DBA Cloud Ceramics, INC. has been inspected 2 times by OSHA over 3 years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 violations per inspection. Of these, 4 were classified as serious — indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Compared to the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, General Finance, INC.DBA Cloud Ceramics, INC. has been inspected fewer frequently.

3.0
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: 0.41×
Manufacturing industry-avg penalty

General Finance, INC.D…

$6,689
Manufacturing avg

$16,300

What this shows General Finance, INC.DBA Cloud Ceramics, INC. sits below the Manufacturing per-employer average, a comparatively lighter enforcement footprint than its peers.

What the Data Says About General Finance, INC.DBA Cloud Ceramics, INC.

The federal enforcement record for General Finance, INC.DBA Cloud Ceramics, INC. in Concordia, KS includes 2 OSHA inspections and 6 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (66.7%) 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 $9,555 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $6,689 — a 30.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $3,345. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $16,300 per employer, this record runs below peers.

Inspection activity spans from 2011-03-23 to 2014-04-15, a window of roughly 3 years. This record draws directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement data at data.dol.gov. Penalty amounts reflect final adjudicated figures after any settlement, informal conference, or formal contest. Workers, journalists, and researchers can use these figures to compare this employer's compliance posture against industry peers and to identify workplaces with elevated safety risks or repeat non-compliance.

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-03-23

Last Inspection

2014-04-15

Inspection Span

3 years

Violations per Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty per Inspection

$3,345

Industry Avg per Inspection

$6,447

Violation Breakdown

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% of total

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.

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$9,555

Current Penalty Amount

$6,689

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

Penalties were reduced by $2,866 from the initial assessment of $9,555. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How General Finance, INC.DBA Cloud Ceramics, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 14,000 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	General Finance, INC.DBA Cloud Ceramics, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.5
Violations	6	8.0
Total Penalty	$6,689	$16,300
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,345	$6,447

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is General Finance, INC.DBA Cloud Ceramics, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, General Finance, INC.DBA Cloud Ceramics, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 General Finance, INC.DBA Cloud Ceramics, INC. have? ▼

General Finance, INC.DBA Cloud Ceramics, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,689.

How many OSHA inspections has General Finance, INC.DBA Cloud Ceramics, INC. had? ▼

General Finance, INC.DBA Cloud Ceramics, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-23 and the most recent on 2014-04-15. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for General Finance, INC.DBA Cloud Ceramics, INC.? ▼

General Finance, INC.DBA Cloud Ceramics, INC. has been assessed $6,689 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,555 (a 30.0% reduction).

Does General Finance, INC.DBA Cloud Ceramics, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. General Finance, INC.DBA Cloud Ceramics, INC. has 4 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 General Finance, INC.DBA Cloud Ceramics, INC. operate in? ▼

General Finance, INC.DBA Cloud Ceramics, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327121). This industry has 14,000 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 35,397 total OSHA inspections and $228.20M in cumulative penalties.

What are my rights if I work at General Finance, INC.DBA Cloud Ceramics, INC.? ▼

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employees at General Finance, INC.DBA Cloud Ceramics, INC. have the right to a safe workplace, the right to report hazards without retaliation, the right to request an OSHA inspection, and the right to access their own exposure and medical records. Workers can also refuse dangerous work if they believe they face imminent danger and their employer has failed to address the hazard.

How do I file an OSHA complaint against General Finance, INC.DBA Cloud Ceramics, INC.? ▼

You can file a complaint with OSHA online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed confidentially. OSHA is required to respond to all complaints and will prioritize those alleging imminent danger. You are protected from employer retaliation under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act.

How does General Finance, INC.DBA Cloud Ceramics, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

General Finance, INC.DBA Cloud Ceramics, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,689 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $16,300 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer.

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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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