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The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC ranks #61,673 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
$4,000
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#61,673
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC in Shawnee, 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: $4,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #61,673 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. For comparison, Cygnet Manufacturing CO. in Oaks, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,000 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#61,673
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • 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.

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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 The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC 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

$4,000 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 The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.917.826.735.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGENERAL DYNAMICS BAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34MAYCO MANUFACTURING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33TYR TACTICAL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SURGICAL APPLIANCE I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16QUALITY READY MIX, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28GREEN FOREST CABINETRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14PIPING ROCK HEALTH P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALONSO & CARUS IRON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20NOVIPAX BUYER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BRUSH RESEARCH MFG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUN DEEP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ALADDIN METAL PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GEORGIA WEB, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ADVANCE MACHINE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SMITHVILLE MANUFACTU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28PITTSBURGH PIPE & SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PELLERIN MILNOR CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DUTTON-LAINSON COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13STORFLEX HOLDINGS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PRIME INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13The Simmons Manufact…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC 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.

The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC ranks #25,006 at $4,000 current penalty.

How The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC Compares

The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC'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

2016-03-30

Last Inspection

2016-08-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $2,000 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

$4,000

Current Penalty Amount

$4,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $4,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,000 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,000 here).

Genco Stamping & Manufacturing Company $4,000 TN Rock Solid Concrete, L.L.C. $4,000 AZ Dunkirk Metal Products of WNY, LLC $4,000 NY Pfizer, INC. $4,000 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works 2 insp. Bath, ME Mayco Manufacturing, LLC DBA Mayco Industries, INC. 2 insp. Granite City, IL TYR Tactical, LLC 2 insp. Peoria, AZ Surgical Appliance Industries, INC 2 insp. Ripley, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Duro Bag MFG. Company
Walton, KY
2 inspections $4,000
Marathon Petroleum Company
Catlettsburg, KY
2 inspections $4,000
Polykote CORP.
Easton, PA
2 inspections $4,000
Bacaland, LLC
McLean, IL
2 inspections $4,000
Cygnet Manufacturing CO.
Oaks, PA
2 inspections $4,000

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What to do with this record

Use The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC'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 The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC have? ▼
The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,000.
How many OSHA inspections has The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC had? ▼
The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-30 and the most recent on 2016-08-26. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC? ▼
The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC has been assessed $4,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC 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.
What industry does The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC operate in? ▼
The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 337910). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC ranks #61,673 (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 The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Simmons Manufacturing CO., LLC's total OSHA penalty of $4,000 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, Cygnet Manufacturing CO. in Oaks, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,000 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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