Establishment profile
DEFFENBAUGH INDUSTRIES, INC
I-435 AT WOODEND ROAD, KANSAS CITY, KS, 66217
Operated by WASTE MANAGEMENT INC · 1 of 1,216 establishments
562211 — Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
Summary
DEFFENBAUGH INDUSTRIES, INC has accumulated 14 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 35 years of recorded history, with $17,490 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 91st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 12 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 82nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
DEFFENBAUGH INDUSTRIES, INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
75% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 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. 14 distinct standards shown · 14 citations in this view · $17,490 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 D03 | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Jun 2002 | Jun 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 F03 I | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Jun 2002 | Jun 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0145 C03 | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 IB | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Jun 2002 | Jun 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 D04 IIIB | 1 | 1 | $1,700 | Jul 2002 | Jul 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $400 | Mar 1991 | Mar 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 B04 IXC | 1 | 1 | $210 | Mar 1991 | Mar 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0243 C03 | 1 | 1 | $130 | Mar 1991 | Mar 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | $50 | Mar 1991 | Mar 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 D06 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2002 | Jul 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 F04 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2002 | Jun 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C05 IIC2 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2002 | Jun 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 II | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2002 | Jun 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1991 | Mar 1991 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 5622 within KS. Peer group: 12 employers. This establishment has 14 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for DEFFENBAUGH INDUSTRIES, INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
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 DEFFENBAUGH INDUSTRIES, INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2004 | VEHICLE,CLEANING,STRUCK BYFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Apr 12, 2002 | HYDRAULIC LIFT,ROTATING PARTS,ASPHYXIATED,CRUSHED,DUMP TRUCKFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Dec 20, 1999 | GARBAGE TRUCK,HIGH WIND,CRUSHED,LANDFILL,FALL,TRACTOR TRAILER,TRAILERFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 1 statute · 4 violations · $0 in backwages
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMLA (family & medical leave) | Dec 2012 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 1 case · 4 violations · $0 in backwages · 1 worker affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 – Dec 2012 | Other Waste Collection | FMLA | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in KS — for WASTE MANAGEMENT INC, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other WASTE MANAGEMENT INC operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 4 citations · 3S&S · 4 contractor · $845 proposed / $845 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8936672 | Olathe Lone Elm Quarry Johnson, KS contractor: Deffenbaugh Industries | Aug 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $317 | $317 |
| 8936673 | Olathe Lone Elm Quarry Johnson, KS contractor: Deffenbaugh Industries | Aug 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $285 | $285 |
| 6593244 | Shawnee Quarry Johnson, KS contractor: Deffenbaugh Industries | Dec 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8936671 | Olathe Lone Elm Quarry Johnson, KS contractor: Deffenbaugh Industries | Aug 2015 | — | No | — | — | — |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for DEFFENBAUGH INDUSTRIES, INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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 DEFFENBAUGH INDUSTRIES, INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for DEFFENBAUGH INDUSTRIES, INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 562111 - SOLID WASTE COLLECTION. Last action: 2026-01-14. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-11-17 | Accident | 1 | — | $2,500 | |
| 2002-04-12 | Accident | 8 | 4 | $14,200 | |
| 1999-12-21 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-02-20 | Complaint | 5 | 4 | $790 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
DEFFENBAUGH INDUSTRIES, INC is one of 1,216 establishments rolled up under the parent organization WASTE MANAGEMENT INC.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of WASTE MANAGEMENT INC across all 1,216 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in hazardous waste treatment and disposal within KS, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATIONFREDONIA — 3 federal enforcement records
- WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TOPEKATOPEKA — 1 federal enforcement record
- WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WICHITAWICHITA — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by WASTE MANAGEMENT INC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- WASTE MANAGEMENTEDINA, MN — 3 federal enforcement records
- WASTE MANAGEMENTDULUTH, MN — 3 federal enforcement records
- DEFFENBAUGH INDUSTRIES, INCKANSAS CITY, KS — 3 federal enforcement records
- Waste ManagementPhoenix, AZ — 3 federal enforcement records
- WASTE MANAGEMENT INCEAST TAWAS, MI — 3 federal enforcement records
- WASTE MANAGEMENTPONTIAC, MI — 3 federal enforcement records
- WASTE MANAGEMENT OF HAWAII INCKAPOLEI, HI — 3 federal enforcement records
- WASTE MANAGEMENTROSCOE, IL — 3 federal enforcement records
- WASTE MANAGEMENT INCLENNON, MI — 3 federal enforcement records
- WASTE MANAGEMENT INCHOUGHTON, MI — 3 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All WASTE MANAGEMENT INC locationsParent rollup
- Hazardous Waste Treatment and DisposalAll employers in this industry
- Employers in KSState-wide enforcement data
- Hazardous Waste Treatment in KSIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on DEFFENBAUGH INDUSTRIES, INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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 WASTE MANAGEMENT INC, which operates 1,216 establishments in our dataset.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is DEFFENBAUGH INDUSTRIES, INC's OSHA violation history?
- DEFFENBAUGH INDUSTRIES, INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 14 violations and $17,490 in total penalties.
- How does DEFFENBAUGH INDUSTRIES, INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- DEFFENBAUGH INDUSTRIES, INC operates in the hazardous waste treatment and disposal industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9.
- Has DEFFENBAUGH INDUSTRIES, INC had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 3 fatality investigations involving DEFFENBAUGH INDUSTRIES, INC.