This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1990. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Union Tank Car Safety Record

El Dorado, KS

D

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

Last inspected 04/02/1990

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Union Tank Car in El Dorado, Kansas has 53 workplace safety violations across 14 inspections, with 7 classified as serious and $1,255 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 1990.

Union Tank Car, located in El Dorado, Kansas, was last inspected by OSHA in 1990. 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 53 violations on file, 7 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $1,255.

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.

53 Violations
14 Inspections
7 Serious
$1,255 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
46 ($375)
Serious?
7 ($880)
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1975
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1975
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1978
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1975
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1975
OSHA initially proposed $2,255 in penalties for Union Tank Car, later reduced to $1,255 — a 44% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
8 citations $30
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
5 citations $510
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
3 citations $320
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
3 citations $30
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
3 citations $105
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/02/1990 Complaint? El Dorado, KS 2 $0
12/14/1983 Follow-Up? El Dorado, KS 0 $0
11/08/1983 Complaint? El Dorado, KS 0 $0
08/30/1983 Planned? El Dorado, KS 14 $0
12/23/1982 Follow-Up? El Dorado, KS 0 $0
07/14/1982 Accident? El Dorado, KS 2 $360
02/04/1981 Complaint? El Dorado, KS 2 $200
10/30/1978 Follow-Up? El Dorado, KS 0 $0
08/22/1978 Complaint? El Dorado, KS 18 $320
11/02/1977 Complaint? El Dorado, KS 0 $0
01/08/1976 Follow-Up? El Dorado, KS 0 $0
11/19/1975 Follow-Up? El Dorado, KS 0 $0
10/29/1975 Planned? El Dorado, KS 0 $0
10/07/1975 Complaint? El Dorado, KS 15 $375

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