Harper Trucks Safety Record

Wichita, KS · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 11/13/2024

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Harper Trucks in Wichita, Kansas has 60 workplace safety violations across 14 inspections, with 18 classified as serious and $53,438 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1974 to 2024.

Harper Trucks in Wichita, Kansas has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Harper Trucks among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

18 of the 60 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Kansas workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

4.3 Harper Trucks violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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2 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
0 Serious (5 yr)
$31,673 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 60 violations, $53,438 in penalties across 14 inspections
60 Total Violations
14 Total Inspections
18 Total Serious
$53,438 Total Penalties
Repeat?
1 ($14,745)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($16,928)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 7 inspections (12 total) since 1974
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1974
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (9 total) since 1981
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1981
Violations decreased 98% over the past 5 years (1 recent vs 59 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $86,996 in penalties for Harper Trucks, later reduced to $53,438 — a 39% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
12 citations $43,826
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
9 citations $120
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
7 citations $150
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
6 citations
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
5 citations

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Harper Trucks in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/13/2024 Referral? Wichita, KS 1 $16,928
04/26/2021 Complaint? Wichita, KS 1 $14,745
11/04/2016 Referral? Wichita, KS 3 $13,690
07/16/2013 Planned? Wichita, KS 2 $6,930
12/04/2012 Complaint? Wichita, KS 1 $0
08/17/1999 Complaint? Wichita, KS 0 $0
07/20/1999 Complaint? Wichita, KS 0 $0
02/17/1987 Planned? Wichita, KS 9 $0
07/09/1986 Follow-Up? Wichita, KS 0 $0
05/27/1986 Monitoring? Wichita, KS 0 $0
01/24/1986 Planned? Wichita, KS 14 $540
12/15/1981 Planned? Wichita, KS 15 $300
09/24/1974 Follow-Up? Wichita, KS 0 $0
07/09/1974 Planned? Wichita, KS 14 $305

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