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Manufacturing · Kansas City, MO

Sioux Chief Manufacturing

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sioux Chief Manufacturing ranks #9,846 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$31,539
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#9,846
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sioux Chief Manufacturing in Kansas City, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $31,539. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sioux Chief Manufacturing 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,846 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Crystal Geyser Water Company in Bakersfield, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $31,535 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#9,846
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sioux Chief Manufacturing compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sioux Chief Manufacturing runs well above peers (2.0x 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

$31,539 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Sioux Chief Manufacturing.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.915.723.631.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLOUIS DIERZEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28DOUBLE R BRAND FOODS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30CHRYSLER- KOKOMO CAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NUTRASTAR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BRIGGS & STRATTON PO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SOUTHEAST FOREST PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17ISCO INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MIDWEST MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4W.M. SHEPPARD LUMBER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16RANDALL MECHANICAL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARTIN OPERATING PAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PROGRESSIVE STAMPING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SUXESS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19PHILIP MORRIS USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1STEVE'S PLATING CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ESCOFAB,INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MICOBE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25FLORIDA TRANSFORMER,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Sioux Chief Manufact…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Sioux Chief Manufacturing has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Sioux Chief Manufacturing in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Sioux Chief Manufacturing is the #4,890 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($31,539).

How Sioux Chief Manufacturing Compares

Sioux Chief Manufacturing's 2.00 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 (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-01-18

Last Inspection

2024-01-31

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,770

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $15,770 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$31,539

Current Penalty Amount

$31,539

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Sioux Chief Manufacturing Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $31,539 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,770 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sioux Chief Manufacturing, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($31,539 here).

Atco Rubber Products, INC. $31,538 TX Crystal Geyser Water Company $31,535 CA Silbrico Corporation $31,553 IL Ball Corporation $31,525 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Louis Dierzen 2 insp. Newark, IL Double R Brand Foods LLC 2 insp. Lufkin, TX Chrysler- Kokomo Casting Plant 2 insp. Kokomo, IN Nutrastar INC. 2 insp. Farmingdale, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Atco Rubber Products, INC.
Houston, TX
2 inspections $31,538
Crystal Geyser Water Company
Bakersfield, CA
2 inspections $31,535
Rio Stone Products
McAllen, TX
0 inspections $0
Silbrico Corporation
Hodgkins, IL
2 inspections $31,553
Ball Corporation
Fairfield, CA
2 inspections $31,525

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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 Sioux Chief Manufacturing safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sioux Chief Manufacturing's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Sioux Chief Manufacturing have? ▼
Sioux Chief Manufacturing has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,539.
How many OSHA inspections has Sioux Chief Manufacturing had? ▼
Sioux Chief Manufacturing has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-01-18 and the most recent on 2024-01-31. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sioux Chief Manufacturing? ▼
Sioux Chief Manufacturing has been assessed $31,539 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Sioux Chief Manufacturing have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sioux Chief Manufacturing has 4 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 Sioux Chief Manufacturing operate in? ▼
Sioux Chief Manufacturing operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332913). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sioux Chief Manufacturing rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sioux Chief Manufacturing ranks #9,846 (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 Sioux Chief Manufacturing's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sioux Chief Manufacturing's total OSHA penalty of $31,539 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Crystal Geyser Water Company in Bakersfield, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $31,535 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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