This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2005. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Griffin Wheel Safety Record

Kansas City, KS · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 12/06/2005

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Griffin Wheel in Kansas City, Kansas has 68 workplace safety violations across 13 inspections, with 23 classified as serious and $95,460 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1980 to 2005.

Griffin Wheel, located in Kansas City, Kansas, was last inspected by OSHA in 2005. 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 68 violations on file, 23 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $95,460.

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.

68 Violations
13 Inspections
23 Serious
$95,460 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
43 ($27,200)
Serious?
23 ($54,260)
Repeat?
2 ($14,000)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1980
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1980
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1980
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (9 total) since 2004
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 2004
OSHA initially proposed $153,460 in penalties for Griffin Wheel, later reduced to $95,460 — a 38% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
9 citations $16,100
1910.0023 Ladders
8 citations $26,600
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
7 citations $4,790
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
6 citations $17,600
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $13,540
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/06/2005 Planned? Kansas City, KS 27 $77,500
12/06/2005 Planned? Kansas City, KS 3 $5,000
06/23/2004 Planned? Kansas City, KS 12 $9,500
06/18/2004 Planned? Kansas City, KS 1 $1,500
03/18/2004 Complaint? Kansas City, KS 0 $0
07/25/2002 Planned? Kansas City, KS 0 $0
12/20/1996 Complaint? Kansas City, KS 1 $0
04/30/1987 Planned? Kansas City, KS 0 $0
08/14/1985 Complaint? Kansas City, KS 1 $0
04/26/1984 Planned? Kansas City, KS 4 $0
07/24/1980 Follow-Up? Kansas City, KS 0 $0
06/05/1980 Planned? Kansas City, KS 3 $640
02/05/1980 Planned? Kansas City, KS 16 $1,320

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