This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2009. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Emporia Wholesale Coffee Safety Record

Emporia, KS · Wholesale Trade

F

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

Last inspected 12/15/2009

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Emporia Wholesale Coffee in Emporia, Kansas has 23 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 9 classified as serious and $4,200 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 2009.

Emporia Wholesale Coffee, located in Emporia, Kansas, was last inspected by OSHA in 2009. 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 23 violations on file, 9 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $4,200.

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.

23 Violations
4 Inspections
9 Serious
$4,200 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
14 ($75)
Serious?
9 ($4,125)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1975
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1975
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1975
OSHA initially proposed $8,325 in penalties for Emporia Wholesale Coffee, later reduced to $4,200 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations $550
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
3 citations
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
2 citations $412
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
2 citations $712
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/15/2009 Planned? Emporia, KS 12 $4,125
05/20/2003 Planned? Emporia, KS 0 $0
05/22/2001 Planned? Emporia, KS 0 $0
12/01/1975 Planned? Emporia, KS 11 $75

Improve Your Safety Grade

Links may be affiliate-supported. This does not affect our safety ratings or recommendations.