Manufacturing · Hutchinson, KS

Technique Manufacturing INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Technique Manufacturing INC ranks #39,327 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty83% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$8,643
OSHA penalties: 18
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #39,327
of 99,447 penalized employers

Technique Manufacturing INC in Hutchinson, KS has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,643. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Technique Manufacturing INC 4 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #39,327 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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. For comparison, Fritz Structural Steel, INC. in Valley Head, AL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,641 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection: 83.3%
of violations were serious: #39,327
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$8,643
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Technique Manufacturing INC runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$8,643 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% 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 Technique Manufacturing INC.

Technique Manufacturing INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Technique Manufacturing INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Technique Manufacturing INC is the #17,468 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($8,643).

How Technique Manufacturing INC Compares

Technique Manufacturing INC's 4.50 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-02-19

Last Inspection

2020-10-28

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,161

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 8 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $2,161 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

83.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$38,365

Current Penalty Amount

$8,643

Penalty Reduction

77.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $29,722 from the initial assessment of $38,365. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Technique Manufacturing INC	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	18	8.0
Total Penalty	$8,643	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,161	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,643 here).

Island Marine, INC. $8,644 PR The Braun Corporation $8,645 IN Braeburn Alloy Steel $8,645 PA Prier Products, INC. $8,641 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Contract Manufacturer, L.L.C. 4 insp. Madill, OK Mold Masters Co. 4 insp. Lapeer, MI Mauser Packaging Solutions 4 insp. Webster City, IA Kitchen Design Innovations, INC. 4 insp. Marietta, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Island Marine, INC.

Fajardo, PR

4 inspections $8,644

The Braun Corporation

Fritz Structural Steel, INC.

Valley Head, AL

2 inspections $8,641

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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 Technique Manufacturing INC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Technique Manufacturing INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 4 inspections, including 15 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 Technique Manufacturing INC have? ▼

Technique Manufacturing INC has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,643.

How many OSHA inspections has Technique Manufacturing INC had? ▼

Technique Manufacturing INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-19 and the most recent on 2020-10-28. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Technique Manufacturing INC? ▼

Technique Manufacturing INC has been assessed $8,643 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $38,365 (a 77.5% reduction).

Does Technique Manufacturing INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Technique Manufacturing INC has 15 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 Technique Manufacturing INC operate in? ▼

Technique Manufacturing INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 337110). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Technique Manufacturing INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Technique Manufacturing INC ranks #39,327 (the upper 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 Technique Manufacturing INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Technique Manufacturing INC's total OSHA penalty of $8,643 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fritz Structural Steel, INC. in Valley Head, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $8,641 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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