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Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC ranks #8,802 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty83% serious
$34,150
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#8,802
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC in Carson, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $34,150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,802 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sharpline Converting, INC. in Wichita, KS is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $34,133 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#8,802
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$34,150 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.913.224.535.847.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. BATTERY MFG. AU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14MATALCO US, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18TEKNIPLEX CONSUMER P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8AMARAL CUSTOM FABRIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 45AMERICAN HARDWOOD IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HOFFMAN CABINETS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18THE L.C. DOANE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14KICE INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MATRIX WIRE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TEMKIN INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TRI-MACK PLASTICS MA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HARMSCO INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CHRISTY CATALYTICS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11BARTON MATERIALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TRION INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GREEN BAY PACKAGING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TITAN TIRE CORPORATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18METAL CULVERTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19PRESQUE ISLE WINE CE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26Wilkins Kaiser & Ols…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC sits at penalty rank #4,414 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($34,150 assessed).

How Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC Compares

Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC's 2.00 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 above peers (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-03-31

Last Inspection

2011-07-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,383

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $11,383 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

1

Willful

16.7% 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

$74,350

Current Penalty Amount

$34,150

Penalty Reduction

54.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $40,200 from the initial assessment of $74,350. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $34,150 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,383 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($34,150 here).

Allegheny Wood Products, INC. $34,153 WV Granite Packaging, LLC $34,157 GA Johns Manville $34,160 OH Sharpline Converting, INC. $34,133 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

U.S. Battery MFG. Augusta, INC. 3 insp. Augusta, GA Matalco US, INC 3 insp. Canton, OH Tekniplex Consumer Products 3 insp. Dublin, VA Amaral Custom Fabrications INC. 3 insp. Rumford, RI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Allegheny Wood Products, INC.
Kingwood, WV
3 inspections $34,153
Granite Packaging, LLC
Social Circle, GA
2 inspections $34,157
Johns Manville
Waterville, OH
5 inspections $34,160
Sharpline Converting, INC.
Wichita, KS
5 inspections $34,133
Windsor Door, LLC
Little Rock, AR
5 inspections $34,132

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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 Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC have? ▼
Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 1 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $34,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC had? ▼
Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-31 and the most recent on 2011-07-11. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC? ▼
Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC has been assessed $34,150 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $74,350 (a 54.1% reduction).
Does Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC has 5 serious violations, 1 willful 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 Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC operate in? ▼
Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321212). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC ranks #8,802 (the top 10% 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 Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wilkins Kaiser & Olsen INC's total OSHA penalty of $34,150 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sharpline Converting, INC. in Wichita, KS is a similar manufacturing employer with $34,133 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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