This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1983. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Western MFG Safety Record

Arkansas City, KS

F

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

Last inspected 09/14/1983

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Western MFG in Arkansas City, Kansas has 36 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 7 classified as serious and $510 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Western MFG, located in Arkansas City, Kansas, was last inspected by OSHA in 1983. 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 36 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 $510.

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.

36 Violations
3 Inspections
7 Serious
$510 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
29 ($0)
Serious?
7 ($510)
1903.0002 OSHA Poster
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1983
OSHA initially proposed $1,020 in penalties for Western MFG, later reduced to $510 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
7 citations
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
4 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $210
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
3 citations $150
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/14/1983 Follow-Up? Arkansas City, KS 0 $0
04/26/1983 Planned? Arkansas City, KS 24 $510
04/06/1983 Complaint? Arkansas City, KS 12 $0

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