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KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD. ranks #4,608 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 36 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty67% serious
$53,939
OSHA penalties
36
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#4,608
of 99,447 penalized employers

KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD. in Burleson, TX has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 36 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $53,939. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD. 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 36 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,608 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 24 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, Heartland Mill, INC in Marienthal, KS is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $53,978 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#4,608
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 36 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (9.0 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 KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD. runs well above peers (3.4x 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

$53,939 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0112233445OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDICKINSON FROZEN FOO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 43THE BELLEVUE MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 31DELSTAR TECHNOLOGIES…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14CATALINA CYLINDERS I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15LATROBE SPECIALTY ME…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8DIAMOND CARGO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18LEE BRASS FOUNDRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8KATAHDIN FOREST PROD…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10NOBLE BIOMATERIALS, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5RIVERDALE MILLS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16J.J. KENNEDY, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12ALLEGHENY WOOD WORKS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14ORLEANS CASKET COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11ALUDYNE US LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6AMERICAN RADIONIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14MEGAWALL CORP., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25BIG RAPIDS PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18BIG B MANUFACTURING,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7QUICK TURN PRECISION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11SCREW CONVEYOR CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3KWS Manufacturing Co…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 36
KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 36 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.

KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD. ranks #2,346 at $53,939 current penalty.

How KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD. Compares

KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD.'s 9.00 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 well above peers (3.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2013-12-03

Last Inspection

2016-03-03

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,485

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $13,485 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

24

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

2.8% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

30.6% 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

$126,500

Current Penalty Amount

$53,939

Penalty Reduction

57.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $72,561 from the initial assessment of $126,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 36 8.0
Total Penalty $53,939 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,485 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($53,939 here).

A&M Cheese CO. $53,945 OH Bluescope Buildings North America, INC. $53,950 TN Western Bronze, INC. $53,956 MA Heartland Mill, INC $53,978 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Dickinson Frozen Foods, INC. 4 insp. Sugar City, ID The Bellevue Manufacturing Company 4 insp. Bellevue, OH Delstar Technologies, INC. 4 insp. Middletown, DE Catalina Cylinders INC. 4 insp. Hampton, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

A&M Cheese CO.
Toledo, OH
4 inspections $53,945
Bluescope Buildings North America, INC.
Jackson, TN
2 inspections $53,950
Western Bronze, INC.
West Springfield, MA
4 inspections $53,956
Rio Valley Canning Company
Donna, TX
3 inspections $53,909
Heartland Mill, INC
Marienthal, KS
6 inspections $53,978

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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 KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 36 violations across 4 inspections, including 24 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 KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD. have? ▼
KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD. has 36 OSHA violations on record, including 24 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $53,939.
How many OSHA inspections has KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD. had? ▼
KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-03 and the most recent on 2016-03-03. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD.? ▼
KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD. has been assessed $53,939 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $126,500 (a 57.4% reduction).
Does KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD. has 24 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 KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD. operate in? ▼
KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333922). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD. ranks #4,608 (the top 5% 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 KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
KWS Manufacturing Company, LTD.'s total OSHA penalty of $53,939 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Heartland Mill, INC in Marienthal, KS is a similar manufacturing employer with $53,978 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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