Establishment profile
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO.
1806 KANSAS AVENUE, KANSAS CITY, KS, 66105
Operated by Colgate-Palmolive · 1 of 65 establishments
Summary
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO. has accumulated 33 OSHA violations across 15 inspections over 40 years of recorded history, with $18,720 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 17,753 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 28 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO. appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
33% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 23 citations in this view · $18,720 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C02 II | 2 | 2 | $3,125 | Jul 1993 | Jun 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 2 | 2 | $2,763 | Jul 1993 | Jun 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 2 | 2 | $240 | Oct 1990 | Jun 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0333 B02 VC | 1 | 1 | $2,763 | Jul 1993 | Jul 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $1,381 | Jul 1993 | Jul 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0332 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,381 | Jul 1993 | Jul 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A03 | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | Jun 1998 | Jun 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0095 A | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | Apr 1995 | Apr 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0100 A | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Apr 1995 | Apr 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0028 A | 1 | 1 | $675 | Apr 1995 | Apr 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C05 IIC2 | 1 | 1 | $553 | Jul 1993 | Jul 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F04 | 1 | 1 | $480 | Oct 1990 | Oct 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L | 1 | 1 | $480 | Apr 1989 | Apr 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 1 | 1 | $400 | Oct 1990 | Oct 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $400 | Oct 1990 | Oct 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F03 | 1 | 1 | $240 | Oct 1990 | Oct 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A05 | 1 | 1 | $160 | Oct 1990 | Oct 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 I01 | 1 | 1 | $80 | Oct 1990 | Oct 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A08 II | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1998 | Jun 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 II | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1998 | Jun 1998 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer. Peer group: 17,753 employers. This establishment has 33 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 28+ years. Most recent activity: 28 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in KS — for Colgate-Palmolive, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Colgate-Palmolive locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 2 cases · 2 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-CA-023722 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2006 | Jan 2007 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
| 17-CA-020364 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 1999 | Jan 2000 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO 1806 KANSAS AVE · KANSAS CITY, KS, 66105 | AirRCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Jun 2018 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The recalled products can contain Pseudomonas species bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas fluorescens, which are environmental organisms found widely in soil and water. People with weakened immune systems, external medical devices, or underlying lung conditions who are exposed to the bacteria face a risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment. The bacteria can enter the body if inhaled, through the eyes, or through a break in the skin. People with healthy immune systems are usually not affected by the bacteria.. Most recent recall: 2023-02-08. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
Federal contracts
No federal contracts are recorded to this specific location.
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract activity for the parent corporation. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-09 | Complaint | 6 | 6 | $3,575 | |
| 1996-12-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-08-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-03-23 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $2,975 | |
| 1995-03-08 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-03-08 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-08-30 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-06-16 | Complaint | 7 | 5 | $9,690 | |
| 1992-12-08 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-07-31 | Complaint | 13 | 10 | $2,000 | |
| 1989-02-22 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-12-22 | Complaint | 4 | 1 | $480 | |
| 1987-07-08 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-10-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-03-26 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO. is one of 65 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Colgate-Palmolive.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Colgate-Palmolive across all 65 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Colgate-Palmolive, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- COLGATE PALMOLIVE INC.PISCATAWAY, NJ — 2 federal enforcement records
- COLGATE - PALMOLIVE CO.KANSAS CITY, KS — 2 federal enforcement records
- COLGATE SCAFFOLDING & EQUIPMENT CORP.BRONX, NY — 2 federal enforcement records
- COLGATE PALMOLIVE COMPANYJEFFERSONVILLE, IN — 2 federal enforcement records
- COLGATE SCAFFOLDING & EQUIPMENT CORPNEW YORK, NY — 2 federal enforcement records
- COLGATE SCAFFOLDING CORP.BRONX, NY — 2 federal enforcement records
- COLGATE UNIVERSITYHAMILTON, NY — 2 federal enforcement records
- Colgate-Palmolive CompanyClarksville, IN — 2 federal enforcement records
- COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANYCLARKSVILLE, IN — 2 federal enforcement records
- COLGATE PALMOLIVE COMPANYJEFFERSONVILLE, IN — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Colgate-Palmolive locationsParent rollup
- Employers in KSState-wide enforcement data
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Colgate-Palmolive, which operates 65 establishments in our dataset.
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- What is COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO.'s OSHA violation history?
- COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO. has 15 OSHA inspections on record with 33 violations and $18,720 in total penalties.