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Manufacturing · Clay Center, KS

Wardcraft Homes, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wardcraft Homes, INC. ranks #12,352 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty78% serious
$26,617
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#12,352
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wardcraft Homes, INC. in Clay Center, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $26,617. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wardcraft Homes, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,352 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Nemroc INC in Alpena, MI is another manufacturing employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $26,625 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious
#12,352
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 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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How Wardcraft Homes, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Wardcraft Homes, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$26,617 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wardcraft Homes, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.211.121.030.940.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWONTON FOOD CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SIFCO FORGE GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28AMERICAN PLANT FOOD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15UKMC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DCI INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39SOLVAY SPECIALTY POL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16STEEL KING INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SOLIDSURFACE DESIGN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17TOYO INK AMERICA, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18MENARD, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ALIN MACHINING COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13STYX ACQUISITION LLC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RIBBON TECHNOLOGY CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14INDUSTRIAL MODELS GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14OLIN WINCHESTER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GROVE PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ARGO SPRING MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24MASTER MACHINE & REP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GM COMPONENTS HOLDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9VOLLRATH COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Wardcraft Homes, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Wardcraft Homes, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Wardcraft Homes, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Wardcraft Homes, INC. ranks #6,092 at $26,617 current penalty.

How Wardcraft Homes, INC. Compares

Wardcraft Homes, 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 above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-04-04

Last Inspection

2024-04-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,309

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $13,309 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$48,397

Current Penalty Amount

$26,617

Penalty Reduction

45.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,780 from the initial assessment of $48,397. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Wardcraft Homes, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $26,617 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,309 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($26,617 here).

Cast Industries, INC. $26,615 IL Classic Containers, INC. $26,620 CA Nemroc INC $26,625 MI Vantage Products Corporation $26,628 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Wonton Food Corporation 2 insp. Stafford, TX Sifco Forge Group 2 insp. Cleveland, OH American Plant Food Corporation 2 insp. Bartlett, TX Ukmc, LLC 2 insp. Key Largo, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cast Industries, INC.
Springfield, IL
5 inspections $26,615
Classic Containers, INC.
Ontario, CA
2 inspections $26,620
Kings Marble and Granite
Gretna, LA
0 inspections $0
Nemroc INC
Alpena, MI
8 inspections $26,625
Cantarero Pallets (Joliet)
Joliet, IL
0 inspections $0

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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 Wardcraft Homes, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wardcraft Homes, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Wardcraft Homes, INC. have? ▼
Wardcraft Homes, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $26,617.
How many OSHA inspections has Wardcraft Homes, INC. had? ▼
Wardcraft Homes, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-04-04 and the most recent on 2024-04-18. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wardcraft Homes, INC.? ▼
Wardcraft Homes, INC. has been assessed $26,617 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $48,397 (a 45.0% reduction).
Does Wardcraft Homes, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wardcraft Homes, 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 Wardcraft Homes, INC. operate in? ▼
Wardcraft Homes, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321992). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Wardcraft Homes, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wardcraft Homes, INC. ranks #12,352 (the top quarter 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 Wardcraft Homes, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wardcraft Homes, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $26,617 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nemroc INC in Alpena, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $26,625 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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