Manufacturing · Columbus, KS
Orica
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Orica ranks #5,441 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.
- $48,000
- OSHA penalties
- 15
- Violations cited
- 2
- OSHA inspections
- #5,441
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Orica in Columbus, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $48,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected Orica 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,441 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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, Sheds Unlimited LLC in Morgantown, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $48,000 in current penalties.
- 7.5
- violations per inspection
- 93.3%
- of violations were serious
- #5,441
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How Orica compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average
- Orica
Orica
$48,000 in penalties
- Manufacturing avg $15,763
Manufacturing industry average (per employer)
$15,763 in penalties
What this shows Orica runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.
Where this penalty ranks nationally
Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty
$48,000 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty
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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 Orica.
Orica in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger
Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Orica ranks #2,764 at $48,000 current penalty.
How Orica Compares
Orica's 7.50 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 well above peers (3.0x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
2
First Inspection
2011-03-14
Last Inspection
2012-10-09
Inspection Span
2 yrs
Violations / Inspection
7.5
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$24,000
Industry Avg / Inspection
$6,093
What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $24,000 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
14
Serious
93.3% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
1
Other-Than-Serious
6.7% 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
$64,000
Current Penalty Amount
$48,000
Penalty Reduction
25.0%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,000 from the initial assessment of $64,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing
How Orica compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Orica | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2.6 |
| Violations | 15 | 8.0 |
| Total Penalty | $48,000 | $15,763 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $24,000 | $6,093 |
Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Orica, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($48,000 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).
Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing
Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.
What to do with this record
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- A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Orica against Keystone Foods, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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.
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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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