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Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC ranks #26,046 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$13,949
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#26,046
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC in Overland Park, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,949. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #26,046 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Acme Solutions Roofing in Appleton, WI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,950 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#26,046
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$13,949 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.16.011.015.920.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCLARENCE M. BRIGNER III, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JUSTIN GRIDER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JUAN SAGREDO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BORO OF MANASQUAN DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18J&E COMPANIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LOWELL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20JOSEPH RIZZO & SONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PMM GLOBAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18SUPREME EXTERIOR CONTRACTORS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SGS INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WALTER TOEBE CONSTRUCTION CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19EMPIRE STEEL ERECTORS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6M.J. SHERIDAN OF TEXAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ALBERTO HUERTA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GEC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BOROUGH OF PALMYRA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12THE NABER GROUP INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CNB CONTRACTING CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AMERICA 1ST ROOFING & BUILDERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3D. C. ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC ranks #6,806 at $13,949 current penalty.

How Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC Compares

Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC's 7.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-04-25

Last Inspection

2013-05-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,975

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $6,975 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$30,275

Current Penalty Amount

$13,949

Penalty Reduction

53.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,326 from the initial assessment of $30,275. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 14 3.3
Total Penalty $13,949 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,975 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,949 here).

S.a.M. Remodeling LLC $13,950 MD Jose S Amaya $13,950 MD Elite Roofing Services, INC. $13,950 FL Acme Solutions Roofing $13,950 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Clarence M. Brigner III 2 insp. Pataskala, OH Justin Grider 2 insp. Edwardsville, IL Juan Sagredo 2 insp. Conyers, GA Boro of Manasquan DPW 2 insp. Manasquan, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

S.a.M. Remodeling LLC
Baltimore, MD
2 inspections $13,950
Jose S Amaya
Hanover, MD
2 inspections $13,950
Elite Roofing Services, INC.
Tampa, FL
2 inspections $13,950
Acme Solutions Roofing
Appleton, WI
2 inspections $13,950
Saul Santiago
Baton Rouge, LA
2 inspections $13,948

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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 Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC have? ▼
Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,949.
How many OSHA inspections has Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC had? ▼
Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-25 and the most recent on 2013-05-01. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC? ▼
Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC has been assessed $13,949 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,275 (a 53.9% reduction).
Does Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC has 7 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 Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC operate in? ▼
Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238990). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC ranks #26,046 (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 Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tom Burge Fence & Iron INC's total OSHA penalty of $13,949 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Acme Solutions Roofing in Appleton, WI is a similar construction employer with $13,950 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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