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Spirit Aerosystems INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Spirit Aerosystems INC ranks #561 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 12 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty75% serious
$196,282
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
12
OSHA inspections
#561
of 99,447 penalized employers

Spirit Aerosystems INC in Wichita, KS has been the subject of 12 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $196,282. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Spirit Aerosystems INC: 12 inspections in 2 years, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #561 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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 well above peers (4.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sinclair & Rush, INC. in Carlstadt, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $196,153 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#561
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 12 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Spirit Aerosystems INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Spirit Aerosystems INC runs far above peers (12.5x 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

$196,282 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($196,282) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $196,282 $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 Spirit Aerosystems INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both11.912.01212.012.10.624.648.572.496.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTONNARD MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 43CURTIS METAL FINISHING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 35CHAPARRAL BOATS, INC., OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 39DANA INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 5MICHIGAN PRODUCTION MACHINING INC, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 92GERDAU AMERISTEEL US, INC., OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 27UNARCO MATERIAL HANDLING INC, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 55HP PELZER AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 65MILWAUKEE VALVE COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 30SPEEDRACK PRODUCTS GROUP LTD, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 26MUELLER BRASS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 49FERRARA CANDY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 27JT MARINE INC, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 35ACS GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 33WATRY INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 29NEBRASKA BEEF, LTD, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 48CARRY-ON TRAILER CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 16BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATIONS, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 71WAUPACA FOUNDRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 33WILLMAN INDUSTRIES, INC, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 25Spirit Aerosystems INC, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 16
Spirit Aerosystems INC has 12 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Spirit Aerosystems INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Spirit Aerosystems INC is the #317 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($196,282).

How Spirit Aerosystems INC Compares

Spirit Aerosystems INC's 1.33 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 far above peers (12.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

12

First Inspection

2017-08-10

Last Inspection

2019-11-08

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,357

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 12 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $16,357 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

12.5% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$297,669

Current Penalty Amount

$196,282

Penalty Reduction

34.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $101,387 from the initial assessment of $297,669. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Spirit Aerosystems INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Spirit Aerosystems INC Industry Avg
Inspections 12 2.6
Violations 16 8.0
Total Penalty $196,282 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,357 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($196,282 here).

Sinclair & Rush, INC. $196,153 NJ Monahan Filaments, LLC $196,050 IL Acker-Stone $196,003 AZ Flambeau, INC. $196,861 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (12 inspections here).

Tonnard Manufacturing Corporation 12 insp. Corry, PA Curtis Metal Finishing Company 12 insp. Sterling Heights, MI Chaparral Boats, INC. 12 insp. Nashville, GA Dana Incorporated 12 insp. Warren, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

EGN Apparel
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Sinclair & Rush, INC.
Carlstadt, NJ
6 inspections $196,153
Monahan Filaments, LLC
Arcola, IL
3 inspections $196,050
Acker-Stone
Chandler, AZ
7 inspections $196,003
Alliance Mechanical Systems, Inc.
San Diego, CA
0 inspections $0

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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 Spirit Aerosystems INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Spirit Aerosystems INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 12 inspections, including 12 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 Spirit Aerosystems INC have? ▼
Spirit Aerosystems INC has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $196,282.
How many OSHA inspections has Spirit Aerosystems INC had? ▼
Spirit Aerosystems INC has had 12 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-08-10 and the most recent on 2019-11-08. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Spirit Aerosystems INC? ▼
Spirit Aerosystems INC has been assessed $196,282 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $297,669 (a 34.1% reduction).
Does Spirit Aerosystems INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Spirit Aerosystems INC has 12 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Spirit Aerosystems INC operate in? ▼
Spirit Aerosystems INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336411). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Spirit Aerosystems INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Spirit Aerosystems INC ranks #561 (the top 1% 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 Spirit Aerosystems INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Spirit Aerosystems INC's total OSHA penalty of $196,282 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (12.5x the average). The employer has 12 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sinclair & Rush, INC. in Carlstadt, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $196,153 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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