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Krage Manufacturing, LLC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Krage Manufacturing, LLC. ranks #40,413 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty43% serious
$8,311
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#40,413
of 99,447 penalized employers

Krage Manufacturing, LLC. in Pueblo, CO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,311. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Krage Manufacturing, LLC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,413 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 (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gross Mechanical Laboratories, INC. in Stevensville, MD is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,308 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
42.9%
of violations were serious
#40,413
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Krage Manufacturing, LLC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Krage Manufacturing, LLC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$8,311 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Krage Manufacturing, LLC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.124.136.248.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE BOEING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RUST-OLEUM CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 46NORTERA FOODS USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17SOUTHERN FIBER INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26PLASTIC USA, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SHJ CONSTRUCTION GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13VOLUNTARY PURCHASING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16NEW DAIRY OHIO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SPRUILL PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35BAR BAKERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9A. M. PYROTECHNICS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13INTERNATIONAL PAPER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GREEN RENEWABLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TOP SHELF MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12FOX PACKAGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TYSON FRESH MEATS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WISCONSIN PLASTIC PR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PRECISION PROTECTIVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Krage Manufacturing,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Krage Manufacturing, LLC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Krage Manufacturing, LLC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Krage Manufacturing, LLC. is the #17,852 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($8,311).

How Krage Manufacturing, LLC. Compares

Krage Manufacturing, LLC.'s 3.50 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 (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-07-12

Last Inspection

2022-02-14

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,156

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $4,156 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

42.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

57.1% 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

$16,619

Current Penalty Amount

$8,311

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,308 from the initial assessment of $16,619. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Krage Manufacturing, LLC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $8,311 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,156 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Krage Manufacturing, LLC., both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,311 here).

Industrial Experimental Technologies LLC $8,310 MI Gross Mechanical Laboratories, INC. $8,308 MD BJS & T Enterprises INC $8,308 CA Great Southwest Tool CO. $8,308 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Boeing Company 2 insp. North Charleston, SC Rust-Oleum Corporation 2 insp. Clarkston, GA Nortera Foods USA INC. 2 insp. Fairwater, WI Southern Fiber INC. 2 insp. Miami Gardens, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Industrial Experimental Technologies LLC
Auburn Hills, MI
2 inspections $8,310
X & L Clothing Inc.
South El Monte, CA
0 inspections $0
Gross Mechanical Laboratories, INC.
Stevensville, MD
2 inspections $8,308
BJS & T Enterprises INC
Camp Pendleton, CA
2 inspections $8,308
Great Southwest Tool CO.
El Paso, TX
3 inspections $8,308

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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 Krage Manufacturing, LLC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Krage Manufacturing, LLC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 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 Krage Manufacturing, LLC. have? ▼
Krage Manufacturing, LLC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,311.
How many OSHA inspections has Krage Manufacturing, LLC. had? ▼
Krage Manufacturing, LLC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-07-12 and the most recent on 2022-02-14. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Krage Manufacturing, LLC.? ▼
Krage Manufacturing, LLC. has been assessed $8,311 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,619 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Krage Manufacturing, LLC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Krage Manufacturing, LLC. 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.
What industry does Krage Manufacturing, LLC. operate in? ▼
Krage Manufacturing, LLC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Krage Manufacturing, LLC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Krage Manufacturing, LLC. ranks #40,413 (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 Krage Manufacturing, LLC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Krage Manufacturing, LLC.'s total OSHA penalty of $8,311 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gross Mechanical Laboratories, INC. in Stevensville, MD is a similar manufacturing employer with $8,308 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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