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United Rotary Brush Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Rotary Brush Corporation has a mixed safety record: 25 violations across 9 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty80% serious
$70,269
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
9
OSHA inspections
#3,043
of 100,495 penalized employers

United Rotary Brush Corporation in Lenexa, KS has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $70,269. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected United Rotary Brush Corporation 9 times over 12 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 20 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 (3.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Five Star Custom Foods, LTD in Fort Worth, TX is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $70,300 in current penalties.

2.8
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
97%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows United Rotary Brush Corporation runs well above peers (4.6x 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

$70,269 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($70,269) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $70,269 $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

What the Data Says About United Rotary Brush Corporation

The federal enforcement record for United Rotary Brush Corporation in Lenexa, KS includes 9 OSHA inspections and 25 violations, translating to 2.78 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 20 (80.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $136,091 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $70,269 - a 48.4% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $7,808. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well above peers (4.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-06-07 to 2023-05-03, a window of roughly 12 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

9

First Inspection

2011-06-07

Last Inspection

2023-05-03

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,808

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 9 inspections over 12 years, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $7,808 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$136,091

Current Penalty Amount

$70,269

Penalty Reduction

48.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $65,822 from the initial assessment of $136,091. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How United Rotary Brush Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric United Rotary Brush Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 9 2.5
Violations 25 7.8
Total Penalty $70,269 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,808 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is United Rotary Brush Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, United Rotary Brush Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 25 violations across 9 inspections, including 20 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 United Rotary Brush Corporation have? ▼
United Rotary Brush Corporation has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $70,269.
How many OSHA inspections has United Rotary Brush Corporation had? ▼
United Rotary Brush Corporation has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-07 and the most recent on 2023-05-03. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Rotary Brush Corporation? ▼
United Rotary Brush Corporation has been assessed $70,269 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $136,091 (a 48.4% reduction).
Does United Rotary Brush Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United Rotary Brush Corporation has 20 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 United Rotary Brush Corporation operate in? ▼
United Rotary Brush Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 339994). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does United Rotary Brush Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United Rotary Brush Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $70,269 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (4.6x the average). The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Five Star Custom Foods, LTD in Fort Worth, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $70,300 in current penalties.

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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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