Manufacturing · Grandview, MO

Sika Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sika Corporation ranks #6,453 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty71% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$42,410
OSHA penalties: 7
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #6,453
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sika Corporation in Grandview, MO has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $42,410. The employer also has 2 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sika Corporation 4 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,453 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,099 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Angel T Fashion in Los Angeles, CA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection: 71.4%
of violations were serious: #6,453
of 99,447 penalized employers: $1,099
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 78/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $1K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($550 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Sika Corporation

$42,410
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Sika Corporation runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$42,410 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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 Sika Corporation.

Sika Corporation has 4 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.

Sika Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Sika Corporation is the #3,251 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($42,410). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Sika Corporation ranks #4,347 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($1,099).

Combined federal exposure here: $42,410 OSHA penalties plus $1,099 WHD back wages (2.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Sika Corporation Compares

Sika Corporation's 1.75 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 (2.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-04-03

Last Inspection

2024-09-18

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,603

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $10,603 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

71.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$61,780

Current Penalty Amount

$42,410

Penalty Reduction

31.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$43,509

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,370 from the initial assessment of $61,780. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$1,099

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$550

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$550

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Sika Corporation owed $1,099 in back wages to 2 employees across 2 cases and 4 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Sika Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	7	8.0
Total Penalty	$42,410	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$10,603	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sika Corporation, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($42,410 here).

Mueller Copper Tube Products $42,405 AR Croft, LLC $42,404 MS Bottling Group, LLC $42,420 GA Slant Fin CORP. $42,400 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Pompanoosuc Mills Corporation 4 insp. East Thetford, VT Butler Trailer Manufacturing Company, INC. 4 insp. Randleman, NC MT. Eaton Pallet, LTD 4 insp. Millersburg, OH Beyel Brothers, INC. 4 insp. Merritt Island, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Angel T Fashion

Los Angeles, CA

0 inspections $0

TMS International, LLC

Aliquippa, PA

2 inspections $43,506

Sunbelt Forest Products Alabama, LLC

Athens, AL

3 inspections $43,506

Certainteed LLC

Buffalo, NY

2 inspections $43,506

Berridge Manufacturing Company

Seguin, TX

5 inspections $43,504

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What to do with this record

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Sika Corporation also carries $1,099 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Sika Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Sika Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 4 inspections, including 5 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 Sika Corporation have? ▼

Sika Corporation has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $42,410.

How many OSHA inspections has Sika Corporation had? ▼

Sika Corporation has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-04-03 and the most recent on 2024-09-18. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Sika Corporation? ▼

Sika Corporation has been assessed $42,410 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $61,780 (a 31.4% reduction). Additionally, $1,099 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Sika Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Sika Corporation has 5 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.

Has Sika Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Sika Corporation, resulting in $1,099 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Sika Corporation operate in? ▼

Sika Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325520). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Sika Corporation owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Sika Corporation owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $1,099 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.

Where does Sika Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sika Corporation ranks #6,453 (the top 10% 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 Sika Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Sika Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $42,410 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Angel T Fashion in Los Angeles, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.