This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2010. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Superior Boiler Works Safety Record

Hutchinson, KS · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 08/13/2010

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Superior Boiler Works in Hutchinson, Kansas has 107 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 82 classified as serious and $14,180 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1977 to 2010.

Superior Boiler Works, located in Hutchinson, Kansas, was last inspected by OSHA in 2010. 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 107 violations on file, 82 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $14,180.

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.

107 Violations
12 Inspections
82 Serious
$14,180 Penalties
Serious?
82 ($14,180)
Other-than-Serious?
25 ($0)
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (17 total) since 1977
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1977
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1977
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1977
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (10 total) since 1977
OSHA initially proposed $23,189 in penalties for Superior Boiler Works, later reduced to $14,180 — a 39% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
17 citations $125
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
10 citations $300
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
9 citations $675
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
8 citations $125
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
7 citations $1,168
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/13/2010 Accident? Hutchinson, KS 1 $5,400
11/15/2002 Planned? Hutchinson, KS 8 $1,012
11/13/2002 Planned? Hutchinson, KS 15 $3,938
02/06/2002 Planned? Hutchinson, KS 0 $0
12/05/1995 Referral? Hutchinson, KS 3 $1,750
06/27/1986 Planned? Hutchinson, KS 0 $0
01/21/1983 Follow-Up? Hutchinson, KS 0 $0
10/14/1982 Planned? Hutchinson, KS 6 $0
08/27/1982 Follow-Up? Hutchinson, KS 0 $0
06/09/1982 Planned? Hutchinson, KS 23 $700
07/19/1977 Follow-Up? Hutchinson, KS 0 $0
04/26/1977 Complaint? Hutchinson, KS 51 $1,380

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