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K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating ranks #12,167 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 26 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty62% serious
$27,000
OSHA penalties
26
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#12,167
of 99,447 penalized employers

K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating in Saint Petersburg, FL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 26 violations, averaging 13.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,167 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - 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, Termax Corporation in Lake Zurich, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $27,000 in current penalties.

13.0
violations per inspection
61.5%
of violations were serious
#12,167
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 26 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (13.0 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 K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$27,000 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.21826.835.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedA.F.L. QUALITY, INC.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30NUTRITION CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15OZINGA READY MIX CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16NONPAREIL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNI-GRIP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7METALLIZING SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34B&G FOODS NORTH AMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VOLLRATH CO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUPERIOR PRECISION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5U.F.S. INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9IRA MIDDLESWARTH & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WISCONSIN WHEY PROTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOUTH CENTRAL STEEL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18151 FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VICON FABRICATING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18NATE'S FINE FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MICO INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GEORGIA BOTTLE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22CHASSIS CORP DBA CHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PRICE INDUSTRIES, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15K Brothers Corporati…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26
K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 26 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.

K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating sits at penalty rank #5,988 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($27,000 assessed).

How K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating Compares

K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating's 13.00 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 above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-09-19

Last Inspection

2014-10-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

13.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 13.0 violations per visit. That's $13,500 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

61.5% of total

1

Willful

3.8% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

34.6% 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

$38,800

Current Penalty Amount

$27,000

Penalty Reduction

30.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,800 from the initial assessment of $38,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 26 8.0
Total Penalty $27,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,500 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($27,000 here).

Termax Corporation $27,000 IL Grasso Foods INC $27,000 NJ Wholestone Farms Cooperative, INC. $27,000 NE Ohio Aluminum Industries INC. $27,000 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

A.F.L. Quality, INC. (DBA. a.F.L. Web Printing) 2 insp. Voorhees, NJ Nutrition CORP. 2 insp. Moosic, PA Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL Nonpareil Corporation 2 insp. Blackfoot, ID

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Termax Corporation
Lake Zurich, IL
2 inspections $27,000
Grasso Foods INC
Woolwich Township, NJ
2 inspections $27,000
Wholestone Farms Cooperative, INC.
Fremont, NE
3 inspections $27,000
Ohio Aluminum Industries INC.
Cleveland, OH
3 inspections $27,000
CTS Corporation
Albuquerque, NM
2 inspections $27,000

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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 K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 26 violations across 2 inspections, including 16 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 K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating have? ▼
K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating has 26 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 1 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,000.
How many OSHA inspections has K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating had? ▼
K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-09-19 and the most recent on 2014-10-02. This averages 13.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating? ▼
K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating has been assessed $27,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $38,800 (a 30.4% reduction).
Does K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating has 16 serious violations, 1 willful 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 K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating operate in? ▼
K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 337211). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating ranks #12,167 (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 K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
K Brothers Corporation DBA Ideal Commercial Seating's total OSHA penalty of $27,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Termax Corporation in Lake Zurich, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $27,000 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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