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Wholesale Trade · Olathe, KS

Gerson Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gerson Company has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$825
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$1,803
Back wages owed

Gerson Company in Olathe, KS has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $825. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $1,803 in back wages owed to 4 affected 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 Gerson Company once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,803 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. For comparison, Murpac of Tennessee, LLC in Humboldt, TN is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $2,625 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
11%
of penalized employers rank lower
$1,803
in back wages recovered

How Gerson Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Gerson Company runs well below peers (0.09x 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

$825 Top 11% most affordable more affordable than 89% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $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 Gerson Company

The federal enforcement record for Gerson Company in Olathe, KS includes 1 OSHA inspection and 1 violation, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (100.0%) 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 $825 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $825 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $825. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.09x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $1,803 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2010-07-28 to 2010-07-28, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2010-07-28

Last Inspection

2010-07-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$825

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $825 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$825

Current Penalty Amount

$825

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$2,628

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,803
Employees Affected
4
WHD Violations
4
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$451
Avg Back Wages per Case
$1,803

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Gerson Company owed $1,803 in back wages to 4 employees across 1 case and 4 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Gerson Company compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gerson Company Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.9
Violations 1 5.4
Total Penalty $825 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $825 $4,678
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gerson Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gerson Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 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 Gerson Company have? ▼
Gerson Company has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $825.
How many OSHA inspections has Gerson Company had? ▼
Gerson Company has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-28 and the most recent on 2010-07-28. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gerson Company? ▼
Gerson Company has been assessed $825 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $1,803 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Gerson Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gerson Company has 1 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.
Has Gerson Company been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Gerson Company, resulting in $1,803 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Gerson Company operate in? ▼
Gerson Company operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 425120). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Gerson Company owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Gerson Company 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 $1,803 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Gerson Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gerson Company's total OSHA penalty of $825 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Murpac of Tennessee, LLC in Humboldt, TN is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,625 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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