This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1983. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Karken MFG Safety Record

Karnes City, TX

C

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

Last inspected 08/11/1983

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Karken MFG in Karnes City, Texas has 7 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 0 classified as serious and $25 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1976 to 1983.

Karken MFG, located in Karnes City, Texas, was last inspected by OSHA in 1983. 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. Total penalties assessed were $25.

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.

7 Violations
3 Inspections
0 Serious
$25 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
7 ($25)
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1976
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1976
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
3 citations $25
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
2 citations
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
1 citation
1910.0023 Ladders
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/11/1983 Planned? Karnes City, TX 0 $0
01/27/1981 Planned? Karnes City, TX 2 $0
06/29/1976 Planned? Karnes City, TX 5 $25

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