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Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, INC. ranks #68,682 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,973
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#68,682
of 99,447 penalized employers

Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, INC. in Paola, 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: $2,973. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, 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 #68,682 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Tyson Pet Products, INC. in Independence, IA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,975 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#68,682
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, INC. runs well below peers (0.19x 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

$2,973 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% 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 Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.39.919.529.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSPHERE ALLIANCE INC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19VAN DUERR INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37ATORIA'S BAKING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CZT ENERGY USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24OWENS-ILLINOIS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KALMBACH FEEDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13B P WEST COAST PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HILAND ICE CREAM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HOLOGIC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EVERGREEN PACKAGING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HICKORY SPRINGS MANU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EMERALD PERFORMANCE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CHRIS KANAGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SOUTHERN ENERGY HOME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ATLANTA ROTOMOLDING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NORTHERN PELAGIC GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HONEYVILLE GRAIN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6THER-A-PEDIC SLEEP P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SYLVAMO NORTH AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ACTON TECHNOLOGIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Taylor Forge Enginee…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, 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.

Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, INC. ranks #27,435 at $2,973 current penalty.

How Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, INC. Compares

Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, 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 well below peers (0.19x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-11-16

Last Inspection

2013-03-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,487

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,487 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$4,246

Current Penalty Amount

$2,973

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,273 from the initial assessment of $4,246. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $2,973 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,487 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, INC., both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,973 here).

Steele Truss Company, INC. $2,974 NY Tyson Pet Products, INC. $2,975 IA Tencom INC. $2,975 OH Rock Tops Fabrication INC $2,975 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sphere Alliance INC DBA Advanced Aircraft Seal 2 insp. Riverside, CA Van Duerr Industries, INC. 2 insp. Chico, CA Atoria's Baking Company 2 insp. Gilroy, CA CZT Energy USA INC. 2 insp. Sealy, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Steele Truss Company, INC.
Plattsburgh, NY
2 inspections $2,974
Rabar Inc
Guntersville, AL
0 inspections $0
Tyson Pet Products, INC.
Independence, IA
2 inspections $2,975
Tencom INC.
Holland, OH
2 inspections $2,975
Casemer Tool & Machine INC
Oxford, MI
3 inspections $2,975

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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 Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, INC. have? ▼
Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,973.
How many OSHA inspections has Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, INC. had? ▼
Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-16 and the most recent on 2013-03-27. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, INC.? ▼
Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, INC. has been assessed $2,973 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,246 (a 30.0% reduction).
What industry does Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, INC. operate in? ▼
Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332313). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, INC. ranks #68,682 (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 Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,973 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, Tyson Pet Products, INC. in Independence, IA is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,975 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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