This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1985. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Tradewind Industries Safety Record

Liberal, KS

F

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

Last inspected 10/30/1985

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Tradewind Industries in Liberal, Kansas has 30 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 5 classified as serious and $475 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1984 to 1985.

Tradewind Industries, located in Liberal, Kansas, was last inspected by OSHA in 1985. 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 30 violations on file, 5 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $475.

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.

30 Violations
4 Inspections
5 Serious
$475 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
25 ($0)
Serious?
5 ($475)
OSHA initially proposed $950 in penalties for Tradewind Industries, later reduced to $475 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
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DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/30/1985 Planned? Liberal, KS 0 $0
04/24/1985 Referral? Liberal, KS 1 $300
03/12/1985 Follow-Up? Liberal, KS 0 $0
02/08/1984 Planned? Liberal, KS 29 $175

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