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Kimchuk INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kimchuk INC ranks #16,215 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 26 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty69% serious
$21,400
OSHA penalties
26
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#16,215
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kimchuk INC in Danbury, CT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kimchuk INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 26 violations, averaging 8.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,215 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Wisenbaker Builder Services, INC. in Hillsboro, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $21,400 in current penalties.

8.7
violations per inspection
69.2%
of violations were serious
#16,215
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 26 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (8.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kimchuk INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kimchuk INC runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$21,400 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Kimchuk INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.511.019.528.036.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGRIFFIN PIPE PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FLEMISH MASTER WEAVERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NORFLEET QUALITY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35ANCHOR GLASS CONTAIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33INTERNATIONAL MARMOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32SCHOEP'S ICE CREAM C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20SMITH & SMITH AIRCRA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23KRAFT FOODS GLOBAL, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24GRAPHIC PACKAGING IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PHOENIX COATERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PLYMOUTH TUBE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13WISKERCHEN CHEESE, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26POLYCEL STRUCTURAL F…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10DECCO CASTINGS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15KENNEDY CONCRETE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20SUN MOUNTAIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16LEE CONTAINER IOWA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10DORMAKABA USA INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8STORK H&E TURBO BLAD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13WEABER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Kimchuk INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26
Kimchuk INC has 3 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.

Kimchuk INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Kimchuk INC ranks #7,877 at $21,400 current penalty.

How Kimchuk INC Compares

Kimchuk INC's 8.67 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 (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-04-13

Last Inspection

2011-07-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,133

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.7 violations per visit. That's $7,133 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

69.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

3.8% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

26.9% 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

$43,010

Current Penalty Amount

$21,400

Penalty Reduction

50.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,610 from the initial assessment of $43,010. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Kimchuk INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 26 8.0
Total Penalty $21,400 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,133 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kimchuk INC, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,400 here).

Wisenbaker Builder Services, INC. $21,400 TX Cott Beverages, INC. $21,400 TX Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, INC. $21,400 AR G&D Integrated Manufacturing Logistics, INC. $21,400 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Griffin Pipe Products CO., LLC 3 insp. Lynchburg, VA Flemish Master Weavers 3 insp. Sanford, ME Norfleet Quality LLC 3 insp. Fredericksburg, VA Anchor Glass Container CORP. 3 insp. Warner Robins, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wisenbaker Builder Services, INC.
Hillsboro, TX
2 inspections $21,400
Cott Beverages, INC.
San Antonio, TX
3 inspections $21,400
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, INC.
Texarkana, AR
2 inspections $21,400
G&D Integrated Manufacturing Logistics, INC.
Morton, IL
3 inspections $21,400
Glass Wholesalersd/B/a Craftsman Fabricated Glass
Houston, TX
4 inspections $21,400

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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 Kimchuk INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kimchuk INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 26 violations across 3 inspections, including 18 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 Kimchuk INC have? ▼
Kimchuk INC has 26 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Kimchuk INC had? ▼
Kimchuk INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-13 and the most recent on 2011-07-14. This averages 8.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kimchuk INC? ▼
Kimchuk INC has been assessed $21,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $43,010 (a 50.2% reduction).
Does Kimchuk INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kimchuk INC has 18 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 Kimchuk INC operate in? ▼
Kimchuk INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 335314). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kimchuk INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kimchuk INC ranks #16,215 (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 Kimchuk INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kimchuk INC's total OSHA penalty of $21,400 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wisenbaker Builder Services, INC. in Hillsboro, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $21,400 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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