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Manufacturing · Emporia, KS

Sauder Custom Fabrication INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sauder Custom Fabrication INC ranks #40,373 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$8,330
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#40,373
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sauder Custom Fabrication INC in Emporia, 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: $8,330. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sauder Custom Fabrication INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,373 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Crescent Cardboard Company, L.L.C. in Wheeling, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,330 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#40,373
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sauder Custom Fabrication INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sauder Custom Fabrication INC 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

$8,330 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 Sauder Custom Fabrication INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.68.316.023.731.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAJM PACKAGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23PHILADELPHIA ENERGY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BOWMAN ANDROS PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PPG INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SOUTHWEST CHEESE COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CRYSTAL VALLEY FARMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14THE DOW CHEMICAL COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HARBIN LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BORDEN DAIRY COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WEST HARTFORD STAIRS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25BONDUELLE USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MEYER WIRE & CABLE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30TRONAIR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ELDORADO WALL COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18SPEED CHECK CONVEYOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27PACE LITHOGRAPHERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NEUMAN ALUMINUM IMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ATLANTIC TNG, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TIGER TANKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23TEXAS FIXTURES AND I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Sauder Custom Fabric…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Sauder Custom Fabrication INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Sauder Custom Fabrication INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Sauder Custom Fabrication INC is the #17,828 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($8,330).

How Sauder Custom Fabrication INC Compares

Sauder Custom Fabrication INC's 1.00 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-11-15

Last Inspection

2013-03-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,165

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,165 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$11,900

Current Penalty Amount

$8,330

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,570 from the initial assessment of $11,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Sauder Custom Fabrication INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $8,330 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,165 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sauder Custom Fabrication INC, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,330 here).

Pavestone, LLC $8,330 NV Agropur, INC. $8,330 WI M&M Vehicle CORP $8,330 MO Crescent Cardboard Company, L.L.C. $8,330 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ajm Packaging 2 insp. Taylor, MI Philadelphia Energy Solutions 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Bowman Andros Products, LLC 2 insp. Mount Jackson, VA PPG Industries 2 insp. Westlake, LA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pavestone, LLC
Las Vegas, NV
5 inspections $8,330
Agropur, INC.
Weyauwega, WI
2 inspections $8,330
M&M Vehicle CORP
Mexico, MO
2 inspections $8,330
Crescent Cardboard Company, L.L.C.
Wheeling, IL
2 inspections $8,330
Osage Industries, INC.
Linn, MO
2 inspections $8,330

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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 Sauder Custom Fabrication INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sauder Custom Fabrication INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Sauder Custom Fabrication INC have? ▼
Sauder Custom Fabrication INC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,330.
How many OSHA inspections has Sauder Custom Fabrication INC had? ▼
Sauder Custom Fabrication INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-15 and the most recent on 2013-03-05. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sauder Custom Fabrication INC? ▼
Sauder Custom Fabrication INC has been assessed $8,330 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,900 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Sauder Custom Fabrication INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sauder Custom Fabrication INC has 2 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 Sauder Custom Fabrication INC operate in? ▼
Sauder Custom Fabrication INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332420). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sauder Custom Fabrication INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sauder Custom Fabrication INC ranks #40,373 (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 Sauder Custom Fabrication INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sauder Custom Fabrication INC's total OSHA penalty of $8,330 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, Crescent Cardboard Company, L.L.C. in Wheeling, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $8,330 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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