Topeka Metal Specialties Safety Record
Topeka, KS · Manufacturing
Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.
Last inspected 04/22/2021
According to OSHA enforcement records, Topeka Metal Specialties in Topeka, Kansas has 102 workplace safety violations across 24 inspections, with 57 classified as serious and $32,163 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1974 to 2021.
About This Safety Record
Topeka Metal Specialties in Topeka, 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 Topeka Metal Specialties 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.
57 of the 102 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.
Violation Breakdown
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Workers' Compensation in Kansas
Workers injured on the job in Kansas may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation.
- Filing deadline: 200 days from accident
- Important: One of the shortest filing deadlines in the nation
- Statute: Kan. Stat. § 44-501 et seq.
This is general information about workers' compensation laws in Kansas, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for your specific situation.
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No workplace accident investigations on file for Topeka Metal Specialties in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22/2021 | Planned? | Topeka, KS | 0 | $0 |
| 01/26/2016 | Referral? | Topeka, KS | 2 | $2,916 |
| 10/08/2014 | Planned? | Topeka, KS | 0 | $0 |
| 03/12/2014 | Planned? | Topeka, KS | 1 | $1,960 |
| 01/10/2012 | Planned? | Topeka, KS | 0 | $0 |
| 03/09/2011 | Planned? | Topeka, KS | 6 | $11,900 |
| 12/11/2007 | Planned? | Topeka, KS | 13 | $5,812 |
| 10/06/2005 | Planned? | Topeka, KS | 5 | $1,575 |
| 07/03/2002 | Planned? | Topeka, KS | 3 | $262 |
| 07/02/2002 | Planned? | Topeka, KS | 5 | $788 |
| 12/01/1999 | Planned? | Topeka, KS | 7 | $1,925 |
| 06/04/1997 | Complaint? | Topeka, KS | 16 | $2,970 |
| 06/04/1997 | Complaint? | Topeka, KS | 3 | $825 |
| 10/12/1989 | Complaint? | Topeka, KS | 6 | $280 |
| 10/16/1986 | Planned? | Topeka, KS | 10 | $200 |
| 10/16/1986 | Follow-Up? | Topeka, KS | 1 | $0 |
| 08/01/1984 | Complaint? | Topeka, KS | 0 | $0 |
| 03/30/1983 | Planned? | Topeka, KS | 1 | $0 |
| 12/18/1979 | Follow-Up? | Topeka, KS | 0 | $0 |
| 09/20/1979 | Complaint? | Topeka, KS | 15 | $630 |
| 10/26/1978 | Complaint? | Topeka, KS | 0 | $0 |
| 02/21/1978 | Complaint? | Topeka, KS | 0 | $0 |
| 10/01/1974 | Planned? | Topeka, KS | 0 | $0 |
| 04/16/1974 | Planned? | Topeka, KS | 8 | $120 |
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