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PQ Corporation

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

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$10,415
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#34,043
of 100,495 penalized employers

PQ Corporation in Kansas City, 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: $10,415. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected PQ Corporation 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. 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, Georgia-Pacific LLC in Brewton, AL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,419 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
66%
of penalized employers rank lower

How PQ Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows PQ Corporation runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$10,415 Bottom 34% least affordable more affordable than 34% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 PQ Corporation

The federal enforcement record for PQ Corporation in Kansas City, 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 $11,225 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $10,415 - a 7.2% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $5,208. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2015-11-17 to 2018-12-13, a window of roughly 3 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-11-17

Last Inspection

2018-12-13

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,208

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $5,208 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

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

$11,225

Current Penalty Amount

$10,415

Penalty Reduction

7.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $810 from the initial assessment of $11,225. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How PQ Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric PQ Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 2 7.8
Total Penalty $10,415 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,208 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PQ Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, PQ Corporation's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does PQ Corporation have? ▼
PQ Corporation has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,415.
How many OSHA inspections has PQ Corporation had? ▼
PQ Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-11-17 and the most recent on 2018-12-13. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for PQ Corporation? ▼
PQ Corporation has been assessed $10,415 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,225 (a 7.2% reduction).
What industry does PQ Corporation operate in? ▼
PQ Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325188). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does PQ Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
PQ Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $10,415 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Georgia-Pacific LLC in Brewton, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $10,419 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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