Manufacturing · Manhattan, KS

GTM Sportswear

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), GTM Sportswear ranks #38,458 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 1 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$8,925
OSHA penalties: 4
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: #38,458
of 99,447 penalized employers

GTM Sportswear in Manhattan, KS has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,925. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected GTM Sportswear once. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,458 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $97,762 in back wages owed to 133 affected workers. For comparison, Icon Apparel Inc. in South el Monte, CA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection: 75.0%
of violations were serious: #38,458
of 99,447 penalized employers: $97,762
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 16/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
F Wage & hour compliance: $98K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($98K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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GTM Sportswear

$8,925
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows GTM Sportswear runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$8,925 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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 GTM Sportswear.

GTM Sportswear has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 4 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.

GTM Sportswear in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, GTM Sportswear ranks #17,105 at $8,925 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place GTM Sportswear at rank #314 of 4,429 employers ($97,762 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $8,925 OSHA penalties plus $97,762 WHD back wages (91.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How GTM Sportswear Compares

GTM Sportswear's 4.00 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-09-06

Last Inspection

2011-09-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,925

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $8,925 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

75.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$12,750

Current Penalty Amount

$8,925

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$106,687

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,825 from the initial assessment of $12,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$97,762

Employees Affected

133

WHD Violations

146

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$735

Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average

$97,762

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that GTM Sportswear owed $97,762 in back wages to 133 employees across 1 case and 146 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: Manufacturing

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

Metric	GTM Sportswear	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	2.6
Violations	4	8.0
Total Penalty	$8,925	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$8,925	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,925 here).

Stewart-Taylor Company $8,925 MN Rocky Mountain Colby Pipe Company $8,925 CO Product Movers, LLC $8,925 OH Chevron USA, INC. DBA Chevron Products CO. $8,925 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

KLN Steel Products 1 insp. San Antonio, TX Screme Gelato Bar 1 insp. New York, NY Hni Corporation 1 insp. Muscatine, IA Meshoppen Stone INC. 1 insp. Meshoppen, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Encore Wire Corporation

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9 inspections $106,624

2 inspections $106,580

Stone House Enterprises, INC.

Orange Park, FL

6 inspections $106,518

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Freeport, TX

7 inspections $106,874

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What to do with this record

Use GTM Sportswear's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare GTM Sportswear against Encore Wire Corporation, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
See whether GTM Sportswear's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
GTM Sportswear also carries $97,762 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 GTM Sportswear safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, GTM Sportswear's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 1 inspections, including 3 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 GTM Sportswear have? ▼

GTM Sportswear has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,925.

How many OSHA inspections has GTM Sportswear had? ▼

GTM Sportswear has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-09-06 and the most recent on 2011-09-06. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for GTM Sportswear? ▼

GTM Sportswear has been assessed $8,925 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,750 (a 30.0% reduction). Additionally, $97,762 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does GTM Sportswear have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. GTM Sportswear has 3 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 GTM Sportswear been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against GTM Sportswear, resulting in $97,762 in back wages owed to 133 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does GTM Sportswear operate in? ▼

GTM Sportswear operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 315999). 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 GTM Sportswear owes me wages? ▼

If you believe GTM Sportswear 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 $97,762 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does GTM Sportswear rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, GTM Sportswear ranks #38,458 (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 GTM Sportswear's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

GTM Sportswear's total OSHA penalty of $8,925 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Icon Apparel Inc. in South el Monte, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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.