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Westar Energy, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Westar Energy, INC. ranks #77,762 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
$1,875
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#77,762
of 99,447 penalized employers

Westar Energy, INC. in Wichita, 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: $1,875. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Westar Energy, INC. 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. 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 #77,762 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 Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Suburban Propane in Sarasota, FL is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#77,762
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 Westar Energy, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Westar Energy, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$1,875 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Westar Energy, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.05.310.515.720.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedESG OPERATIONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP SEWERAGE AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20CITIZENS ENERGY GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PINE HILL BOROUGH MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF STANFORD - WATER WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CARSON ENERGY GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13EAST GREENWICH TOWNSHIP SEWER DEPT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CUSTOM SOLAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF MONTPELIER WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DUKE ENERGY KENTUCKY, INC. DBA DUKE ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ENDICOTT VIL WATER DEPT BOSWELL 2 TANK, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CLAYTON VILL UNION ST. PUMP STATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHAPEL HILL-WATER DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SAVANNAH VALLEY UTILITY-WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CONSUMERS ENERGY DE KARN PLANTS 1 & 2, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WARREN COUNTY UTILITY-WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MEXICO VILL RT 3 WATER TOWER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BROWNVILLE VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GENEVA CITY WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Westar Energy, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Westar Energy, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Westar Energy, INC. in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Westar Energy, INC. is the #682 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($1,875).

How Westar Energy, INC. Compares

Westar Energy, INC.'s 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-24

Last Inspection

2016-02-02

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$938

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $938 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

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

$1,875

Current Penalty Amount

$1,875

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Westar Energy, INC. compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Westar Energy, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 6.1
Total Penalty $1,875 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $938 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,875 here).

First Taxing District, City of Norwalk $1,862 CT South Granville Water and Sewer Authority $1,900 NC Belfair Water District # 1 $1,900 WA Village of Woodlawn - Water Dept $1,840 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Esg Operations, INC. 2 insp. Winder, GA Franklin Township Sewerage Authority 2 insp. Somerset, NJ Citizens Energy Group 2 insp. Indianapolis, IN Pine Hill Borough Municipal Utilities Authority 2 insp. Pine Hill, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Suburban Propane
Sarasota, FL
0 inspections $0
First Taxing District, City of Norwalk
Norwalk, CT
2 inspections $1,862
South Granville Water and Sewer Authority
Butner, NC
2 inspections $1,900
Belfair Water District # 1
Belfair, WA
2 inspections $1,900
Village of Woodlawn - Water Dept
Woodlawn, IL
2 inspections $1,840

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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 Westar Energy, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Westar Energy, INC.'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 Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Westar Energy, INC. have? ▼
Westar Energy, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,875.
How many OSHA inspections has Westar Energy, INC. had? ▼
Westar Energy, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-24 and the most recent on 2016-02-02. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Westar Energy, INC.? ▼
Westar Energy, INC. has been assessed $1,875 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Westar Energy, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Westar Energy, INC. 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 Westar Energy, INC. operate in? ▼
Westar Energy, INC. operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221122). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Westar Energy, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Westar Energy, INC. ranks #77,762 (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 Westar Energy, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Westar Energy, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,875 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Suburban Propane in Sarasota, FL is a similar utilities employer with $0 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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