EMPIRE CONTAINER CORPORATION
1843 N. TOPPING AVENUE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64120
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Inspection records
Aug 18, 2011#315538249Aug 18, 2011Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#315538249$4,2845 viol.5 violations$4,284 in penalties
Inspection #315538249
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 18, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 23, 2011
- Closed
- Dec 7, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 48
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,305
- Penalties on Record
- $4,284
- Site Address
- 4000 Ne Kimball Drive, Kansas City, MO 64161
- Industry
- 326160 Plastics Bottle Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,380 | $1,428 | Nov 1, 2011 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,380 | $1,428 | Nov 1, 2011 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 II | Serious | 3 | 3 | $2,380 | $1,428 | Nov 1, 2011 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,380 | $0 | Nov 1, 2011 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,785 | $0 | Nov 1, 2011 | - | - |
Nov 14, 2007#310936828Nov 14, 2007Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310936828$2,5008 viol.8 violations$2,500 in penalties
Inspection #310936828
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 14, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 14, 2007
- Closed
- Jan 3, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 54
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,000
- Penalties on Record
- $2,500
- Site Address
- 4000 Ne Kimball Drive, Kansas City, MO 64161
- Industry
- 326160 Plastics Bottle Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 G06 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | $500 | Jan 9, 2008 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 E01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | $500 | Jan 9, 2008 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | $500 | Jan 9, 2008 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.332 Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices - Training OSHA citation code: 19100332 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | $500 | Jan 9, 2008 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.335 Electrical - Safeguards OSHA citation code: 19100335 A01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | $500 | Jan 9, 2008 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 24, 1992#115975427Nov 24, 1992Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#115975427$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #115975427
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 24, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 24, 1992
- Closed
- Nov 24, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 75
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1843 N. Topping Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64120
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Jun 30, 1992#115971640Jun 30, 1992Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#115971640$5,1007 viol.7 violations$5,100 in penalties
Inspection #115971640
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 30, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 7, 1992
- Closed
- Dec 1, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 75
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $10,200
- Penalties on Record
- $5,100
- Site Address
- 1843 N. Topping Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64120
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Repeat | 1 | 75 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Oct 15, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I04 | Repeat | 1 | 15 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Oct 15, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I05 | Repeat | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Repeat | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002D | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K03 I | Repeat | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 19, 1991#106628043Nov 19, 1991Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#106628043$8,10011 viol.11 violations$8,100 in penalties
Inspection #106628043
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 19, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 22, 1991
- Contested
- Feb 10, 1992
- Final Order
- May 29, 1992
- Closed
- Jan 26, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 70
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 10 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $16,800
- Penalties on Record
- $8,100
- Site Address
- 1843 N. Topping Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64120
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Serious | 5 | 70 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Apr 20, 1992 | Feb 10, 1992 | May 29, 1992 |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Serious | 5 | 70 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Apr 20, 1992 | Feb 10, 1992 | May 29, 1992 |
| 01003A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I03 | Serious | 5 | 70 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Apr 20, 1992 | Feb 10, 1992 | May 29, 1992 |
| 01003B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I04 | Serious | 5 | 70 | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1992 | Feb 10, 1992 | May 29, 1992 |
| 01003C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I05 | Serious | 5 | 70 | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1992 | Feb 10, 1992 | May 29, 1992 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 3, 1991#100539303Oct 3, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#100539303$9,06416 viol.16 violations$9,064 in penalties
Inspection #100539303
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 3, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 15, 1991
- Closed
- Jun 23, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 70
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 16
- Violation Types
- 16 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $16,000
- Penalties on Record
- $9,064
- Site Address
- 1843 N. Topping Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64120
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 16 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,000 | $750 | Feb 10, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $1,250 | $938 | Dec 23, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,250 | $938 | Feb 10, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Feb 10, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,250 | $625 | Feb 10, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 16 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 2, 1988#100880475Feb 2, 1988Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#100880475$07 viol.7 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100880475
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 2, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 3, 1988
- Closed
- Mar 22, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 47
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1843 N. Topping Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64120
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A04 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 22, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 1988 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 26, 1988 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 1988 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F04 I | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 1988 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 30, 1986#101849263May 30, 1986Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#101849263$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101849263
Dates
- Opened
- May 30, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- May 30, 1986
- Closed
- Jun 30, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 62
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1843 North Topping, Kansas City, MO 64120
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | 60 | $0 | $0 | Jun 25, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 A04 I | Other | 1 | 60 | $0 | $0 | Jun 25, 1986 | - | - |
May 28, 1986#101849255May 28, 1986Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#101849255$76012 viol.12 violations$760 in penalties
Inspection #101849255
Dates
- Opened
- May 28, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 11, 1986
- Closed
- Oct 7, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 62
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,120
- Penalties on Record
- $760
- Site Address
- 1843 North Topping, Kansas City, MO 64118
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | 6 | $160 | $160 | Aug 18, 1986 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 B | Serious | 2 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Aug 18, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 I | Serious | 6 | 10 | $480 | $240 | Sep 22, 1986 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A05 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $80 | $80 | Aug 22, 1986 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $160 | $160 | Sep 15, 1986 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 29, 1984#1487669Nov 29, 1984Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#1487669$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1487669
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 29, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 29, 1984
- Closed
- Nov 29, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 33
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1843 N Topping, Kansas City, MO 64120
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
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The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
10 inspections, 1984 to 2011. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: plastics bottle manufacturing reported 1.9 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 11.5%; NAICS 32616 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source