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Kansas Gas Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kansas Gas Service has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty0% serious
$23,044
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#14,846
of 100,495 penalized employers

Kansas Gas Service in Shawnee, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,044. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kansas Gas Service 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, W.H. Hughes, Inc. DBA 7000342434 in Waltham, MA is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
85%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Kansas Gas Service compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kansas Gas Service runs well above peers (4.2x 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

$23,044 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Kansas Gas Service

The federal enforcement record for Kansas Gas Service in Shawnee, KS includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $23,044 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $23,044 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $11,522. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs well above peers (4.2x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2024-07-08 to 2024-07-08, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-07-08

Last Inspection

2024-07-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,522

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $11,522 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$23,044

Current Penalty Amount

$23,044

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Kansas Gas Service compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kansas Gas Service Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 6.1
Total Penalty $23,044 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,522 $2,100
View all 3,034 employers in Utilities →

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

DCP Midstream
Goliad, TX
0 inspections $0
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
San Jose, CA
3 inspections $22,650
Readington-Lebanon Township Sewage Authority
Whitehouse Station, NJ
2 inspections $22,550
W.H. Hughes, Inc. DBA 7000342434
Waltham, MA
0 inspections $0
Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division)
Piscataway, NJ
3 inspections $22,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kansas Gas Service safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kansas Gas Service's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Kansas Gas Service have? ▼
Kansas Gas Service has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,044.
How many OSHA inspections has Kansas Gas Service had? ▼
Kansas Gas Service has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-07-08 and the most recent on 2024-07-08. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kansas Gas Service? ▼
Kansas Gas Service has been assessed $23,044 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Kansas Gas Service operate in? ▼
Kansas Gas Service operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221210). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Kansas Gas Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kansas Gas Service's total OSHA penalty of $23,044 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (4.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, W.H. Hughes, Inc. DBA 7000342434 in Waltham, MA is a similar utilities employer with $0 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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