This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2007. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Interstate Brands Safety Record

Emporia, KS · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 10/31/2007

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Interstate Brands in Emporia, Kansas has 24 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 2 classified as serious and $5,625 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1974 to 2007.

Interstate Brands, located in Emporia, Kansas, was last inspected by OSHA in 2007. 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 24 violations on file, 2 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $5,625.

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.

24 Violations
3 Inspections
2 Serious
$5,625 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
22 ($5,040)
Serious?
2 ($585)
1910.0263 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1974
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1974
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1974
OSHA initially proposed $5,670 in penalties for Interstate Brands, later reduced to $5,625 — a 1% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0263 OSHA Standard
4 citations $45
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
3 citations
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
2 citations $40
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
2 citations
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/31/2007 Referral? Emporia, KS 1 $5,000
12/02/1986 Accident? Emporia, KS 15 $585
05/30/1974 Planned? Emporia, KS 8 $40

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