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

Musicians Friend Safety Record

Kansas City, MO · Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

C

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

Last inspected 05/23/2013

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Musicians Friend in Kansas City, Missouri has 6 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 1 classified as serious and $850 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 2001 to 2013.

Musicians Friend, located in Kansas City, Missouri, 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 6 violations on file, 1 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $850.

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.

6 Violations
3 Inspections
1 Serious
$850 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
5 ($200)
Serious?
1 ($650)
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2001
OSHA initially proposed $5,783 in penalties for Musicians Friend, later reduced to $850 — a 85% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
2 citations $100
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
1 citation
1910.0176 OSHA Standard
1 citation $100
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
1 citation $650
1910.0141 OSHA Standard
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/23/2013 Planned? Kansas City, MO 0 $0
10/01/2003 Complaint? Kansas City, MO 3 $200
12/07/2001 Complaint? Kansas City, MO 3 $650

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