This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2013. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Gunze Plastics & Engineering Corp. of America Safety Record

Olathe, KS · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 03/20/2013

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Gunze Plastics & Engineering Corp. of America in Olathe, Kansas has 41 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 28 classified as serious and $37,710 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2000 to 2013.

Gunze Plastics & Engineering Corp. of America, located in Olathe, Kansas, was last inspected by OSHA in 2013. 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 41 violations on file, 28 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $37,710.

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.

41 Violations
6 Inspections
28 Serious
$37,710 Penalties
Serious?
28 ($33,310)
Other-than-Serious?
9 ($0)
Repeat?
4 ($4,400)
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 2002
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 2000
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2000
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2008
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (7 total) since 2011
OSHA initially proposed $69,020 in penalties for Gunze Plastics & Engineering Corp. of America, later reduced to $37,710 — a 45% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
7 citations $2,562
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
7 citations $9,170
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
5 citations $8,850
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
4 citations $1,250
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $5,562
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/20/2013 Planned? Olathe, KS 15 $19,950
01/26/2011 Planned? Olathe, KS 5 $9,800
07/02/2008 Planned? Olathe, KS 11 $5,048
09/19/2005 Planned? Olathe, KS 3 $612
07/17/2002 Planned? Olathe, KS 4 $1,600
10/11/2000 Complaint? Olathe, KS 3 $700

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