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Manufacturing · Lenexa, KS

Smith & Loveless, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Smith & Loveless, INC. ranks #61,688 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,991
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#61,688
of 99,447 penalized employers

Smith & Loveless, INC. in Lenexa, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,991. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case 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 Smith & Loveless, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #61,688 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,110 in back wages owed to 5 affected workers. For comparison, Can-Ame, INC. in Seymour, CT is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,100 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#61,688
of 99,447 penalized employers
$2,110
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 86/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($2K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Smith & Loveless, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Smith & Loveless, INC. runs well below peers (0.25x 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

$3,991 Top 38% most affordable more affordable than 62% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Smith & Loveless, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0026.252.578.7105.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. MINERALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35THE GOODYEAR TIRE & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TULIP MOLDED PLASTIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20GARVEY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19GREEN HORIZON GLOBAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19AMERBELLE TEXTILES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 88S D S LUMBER CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 100ANNANDALE MILLWORK A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COMANCHE STAINLESS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17SOLDREAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27THOMPSON PIPE GROUP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DUDLEY HARDWOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21PRESCRIPTION TILLAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 48BANCROFT GRANITE AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 60BH GRANITE & QUARTZ,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TM INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27EXCELSO COFFEE AND T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26DJW ASSEMBLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11E.H. BAARE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12THE SPATZ CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Smith & Loveless, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Smith & Loveless, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Smith & Loveless, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Smith & Loveless, INC. ranks #25,185 at $3,991 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Smith & Loveless, INC. ranks #3,840 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($2,110).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,991 OSHA penalties plus $2,110 WHD back wages (34.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Smith & Loveless, INC. Compares

Smith & Loveless, INC.'s 0.50 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 below peers (0.25x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-05-22

Last Inspection

2018-01-18

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,996

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $1,996 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$6,652

Current Penalty Amount

$3,991

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$6,101

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,661 from the initial assessment of $6,652. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$2,110
Employees Affected
5
WHD Violations
7
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$422
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$2,110

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Smith & Loveless, INC. owed $2,110 in back wages to 5 employees across 1 case and 7 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 Smith & Loveless, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Smith & Loveless, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $3,991 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,996 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Smith & Loveless, INC., both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,991 here).

G B Rafael, a California Corporation $3,990 CA Hope Enterprises, LLC $3,990 FL Central Minnesota Fabricating INC $3,990 MN Iso Technologies $3,990 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U.S. Minerals, LLC 2 insp. Coffeen, IL The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 2 insp. Texarkana, AR Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation 2 insp. Niagara Falls, NY Garvey Corporation 2 insp. Hammonton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Can-Ame, INC.
Seymour, CT
2 inspections $6,100
Michigan Dessert Corporation
Oak Park, MI
2 inspections $6,100
Cumberland Lumber & Manufacturing Company, INC.
McMinnville, TN
2 inspections $6,100
Alabama Tank, INC.
Atmore, AL
4 inspections $6,100
Bedford Farm Bureau CO-Op Association
Curryville, PA
2 inspections $6,100

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What to do with this record

Use Smith & Loveless, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Smith & Loveless, INC. against Can-Ame, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Smith & Loveless, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Smith & Loveless, INC. also carries $2,110 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 Smith & Loveless, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Smith & Loveless, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Smith & Loveless, INC. have? ▼
Smith & Loveless, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,991.
How many OSHA inspections has Smith & Loveless, INC. had? ▼
Smith & Loveless, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-22 and the most recent on 2018-01-18. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Smith & Loveless, INC.? ▼
Smith & Loveless, INC. has been assessed $3,991 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,652 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $2,110 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Smith & Loveless, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Smith & Loveless, INC. has 1 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 Smith & Loveless, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Smith & Loveless, INC., resulting in $2,110 in back wages owed to 5 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Smith & Loveless, INC. operate in? ▼
Smith & Loveless, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333911). 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 Smith & Loveless, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Smith & Loveless, INC. 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 $2,110 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Smith & Loveless, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Smith & Loveless, INC. ranks #61,688 (the lower 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 Smith & Loveless, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Smith & Loveless, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,991 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, Can-Ame, INC. in Seymour, CT is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,100 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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