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Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC. ranks #20,211 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty71% serious
$17,732
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,211
of 99,447 penalized employers

Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC. in Kingman, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,732. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,211 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Metal Specialists of Augusta, INC. in Augusta, GA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $17,734 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#20,211
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$17,732 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011223344OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDIPEN M SHAH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29ALL QUALITY MACHININ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 42TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34TRELLEBORG WHEEL SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GLIDEWELL LABORATORIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HUNT REFINING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SS INDUSTRIES HOLDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14PRL ALUMINUM INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SUSQUEHANNA GLASS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GEORGETOWN WOOD AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ADVANCED CONCRETE SY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GKN AEROSPACE NORTH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BIG RIVER CAST STONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20WALMAN OPTICAL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BROTHERS INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10INTERSTATE PAPER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TERMAX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3QUALTOOL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BCS MANUFACTURING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40VALERO MCKEE REFINERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Great Lakes Polymer …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC. sits at penalty rank #9,644 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($17,732 assessed).

How Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC. Compares

Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC.'s 3.50 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 (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-01-04

Last Inspection

2019-01-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,866

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $8,866 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$47,739

Current Penalty Amount

$17,732

Penalty Reduction

62.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $30,007 from the initial assessment of $47,739. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $17,732 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,866 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,732 here).

Sovena USA, INC. $17,731 NY Metal Specialists of Augusta, INC. $17,734 GA Tube-Tainer INC. $17,730 CA Dolese Brothers Company $17,727 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Dipen M Shah 2 insp. Baldwyn, MS All Quality Machining & Finishing, LLC 2 insp. Christiana, PA Tenneco Automotive Operating Company INC. 2 insp. Marshall, MI Trelleborg Wheel Systems Americas, INC. 2 insp. Charles City, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sovena USA, INC.
Rome, NY
4 inspections $17,731
Metal Specialists of Augusta, INC.
Augusta, GA
3 inspections $17,734
Tube-Tainer INC.
Whittier, CA
3 inspections $17,730
PACCAR Parts
Renton, WA
0 inspections $0
Dolese Brothers Company
Edmond, OK
5 inspections $17,727

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What to do with this record

Use Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC. against Sovena USA, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC. have? ▼
Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,732.
How many OSHA inspections has Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC. had? ▼
Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-01-04 and the most recent on 2019-01-04. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC.? ▼
Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC. has been assessed $17,732 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $47,739 (a 62.9% reduction).
Does Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC. 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 Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC. operate in? ▼
Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 314991). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC. ranks #20,211 (the top quarter 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 Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Great Lakes Polymer Technologies, LLC.'s total OSHA penalty of $17,732 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Metal Specialists of Augusta, INC. in Augusta, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,734 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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