Manufacturing · Topeka, KS

Industrial Chrome, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Industrial Chrome, INC. ranks #21,403 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty88% serious
$16,779
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#21,403
of 99,447 penalized employers

Industrial Chrome, INC. in Topeka, KS has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,779. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Industrial Chrome, INC. 4 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,403 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ronson Machine & Manufacturing INC. in Independence, MO is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $16,778 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection
88.2%
of violations were serious
#21,403
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 28/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Industrial Chrome, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Industrial Chrome, INC. 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

$16,779 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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 Industrial Chrome, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.00.115.831.547.262.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSPERRY & RICE, LLC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 60ANTHONY TIMBERLANDS,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9CK TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25POLYVINYL FILMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21WHITLEY EAST, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 29SOTO'S PALLET COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8AMERI-SOURCE SPECIAL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25SPEER CARBON COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15TRUE AMERICAN CLASSI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 38PHENIX ARCHITECTURAL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8YANKEE HILL BRICK MF…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8BARRETTE OUTDOOR LIV…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5UNISTAR PLASTICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18ANIMATED MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10SPURLIN INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11CARPETS-N-MORE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8TAFCO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5VERMONT PACKINGHOUSE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4DANVILLE METAL STAMP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3DIAMOND CHROME PLATI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13Industrial Chrome, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17
Industrial Chrome, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Industrial Chrome, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Industrial Chrome, INC. sits at penalty rank #10,203 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($16,779 assessed).

How Industrial Chrome, INC. Compares

Industrial Chrome, INC.'s 4.25 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

4

First Inspection

2010-02-03

Last Inspection

2023-06-22

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,195

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 13 years, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $4,195 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

88.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

5.9% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

5.9% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$24,912

Current Penalty Amount

$16,779

Penalty Reduction

32.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,133 from the initial assessment of $24,912. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Industrial Chrome, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Industrial Chrome, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 17 8.0
Total Penalty $16,779 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,195 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Industrial Chrome, INC., both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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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 Industrial Chrome, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Industrial Chrome, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 4 inspections, including 15 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 Industrial Chrome, INC. have?
Industrial Chrome, INC. has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,779.
How many OSHA inspections has Industrial Chrome, INC. had?
Industrial Chrome, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-03 and the most recent on 2023-06-22. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Industrial Chrome, INC.?
Industrial Chrome, INC. has been assessed $16,779 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,912 (a 32.6% reduction).
Does Industrial Chrome, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Industrial Chrome, INC. has 15 serious violations, and 1 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.
What industry does Industrial Chrome, INC. operate in?
Industrial Chrome, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332813). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Industrial Chrome, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Industrial Chrome, INC. ranks #21,403 (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 Industrial Chrome, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Industrial Chrome, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $16,779 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ronson Machine & Manufacturing INC. in Independence, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $16,778 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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