This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1982. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Cook Paint & Varnish Safety Record

North Kansas City, MO

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 05/03/1982

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Cook Paint & Varnish in North Kansas City, Missouri has 128 workplace safety violations across 18 inspections, with 96 classified as serious and $15,667 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1972 to 1982.

Cook Paint & Varnish, located in North Kansas City, Missouri, was last inspected by OSHA in 1982. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 128 violations on file, 96 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $15,667.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

128 Violations
18 Inspections
96 Serious
$15,667 Penalties
Serious?
96 ($9,113)
Other-than-Serious?
19 ($0)
Repeat?
13 ($6,554)
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1974
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 2 inspections (21 total) since 1976
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 2 inspections (12 total) since 1976
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1976
1910.0036 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1976
OSHA initially proposed $27,120 in penalties for Cook Paint & Varnish, later reduced to $15,667 — a 42% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
21 citations $720
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
12 citations $1,410
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
9 citations $175
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
8 citations $270
1910.0023 Ladders
8 citations $1,994
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/03/1982 Planned? North Kansas City, MO 1 $0
04/23/1981 Follow-Up? North Kansas City, MO 0 $0
10/03/1980 Follow-Up? North Kansas City, MO 1 $160
05/01/1980 Follow-Up? North Kansas City, MO 0 $0
04/02/1980 Follow-Up? North Kansas City, MO 0 $0
07/31/1979 Follow-Up? North Kansas City, MO 0 $0
07/06/1979 Follow-Up? North Kansas City, MO 0 $0
05/31/1979 Follow-Up? North Kansas City, MO 0 $0
05/21/1979 Complaint? North Kansas City, MO 0 $0
02/20/1979 Complaint? North Kansas City, MO 8 $853
02/02/1979 Complaint? North Kansas City, MO 98 $12,744
02/15/1978 Complaint? North Kansas City, MO 1 $450
01/18/1977 Follow-Up? North Kansas City, MO 0 $0
11/24/1976 Complaint? North Kansas City, MO 18 $860
07/03/1975 Complaint? North Kansas City, MO 0 $0
03/08/1974 Follow-Up? North Kansas City, MO 0 $0
02/27/1974 Accident? North Kansas City, MO 1 $600
07/18/1972 Complaint? North Kansas City, MO 0 $0

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