Establishment profile
HALLMARK CARDS INC.
2501 MCGEE, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64108
Operated by Hallmark Cards · 1 of 2 establishments
453998 — All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores)
Summary
HALLMARK CARDS INC. has accumulated 16 OSHA violations across 11 inspections over 53 years of recorded history, with $15,585 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 51 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 9 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HALLMARK CARDS INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, FMCSA motor carrier registration, and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
18% 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. 15 distinct standards shown · 16 citations in this view · $15,585 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 C01 | 2 | 2 | $7,805 | Jun 1975 | Sep 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 C02 | 1 | 1 | $7,605 | Sep 2017 | Sep 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | $50 | Jun 1975 | Jun 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 H01 | 1 | 1 | $35 | Jun 1975 | Jun 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 1 | 1 | $30 | Jun 1975 | Jun 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0243 C03 | 1 | 1 | $30 | Jun 1975 | Jun 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0309 A 011017 | 1 | 1 | $30 | Jun 1975 | Jun 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 C03 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2017 | Sep 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 I01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1975 | Jun 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0094 A03 IE1 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1975 | Jun 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E02 IVD0 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1975 | Jun 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0025 D01 X | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1975 | Jun 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1975 | Jun 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1975 | Jun 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1975 | Jun 1975 |
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 in NAICS 4539 within MO. Peer group: 51 employers. This establishment has 16 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 1,160 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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
Self-reported events under 29 CFR 1904.39 (24-hour notification of hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) · May 2017 – Feb 2023 · 2 in last 5 years
Most frequent event: Fall on same level due to tripping over an object
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports (federal OSHA only; state-plan states like California, Oregon, and Washington maintain their own programs and do not consistently report into this feed).
Severe injury reports — events
Each row is a hospitalization, amputation, or eye-loss event the employer self-reported to OSHA under 29 CFR 1904.39. Narratives are written by the reporting employer.
| Date | Event | Body part | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2023 | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified | Amputation | |
| Jan 7, 2021 | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Pelvis | Hospitalized | |
| May 1, 2017 | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. | Amputation |
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports. Federal-OSHA jurisdiction only by default; some state-plan programs report voluntarily.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2017 | Amputated,Caught In,Finger,Laceration,Saw,Table Saw | 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 9+ years. Most recent activity: 9 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 HALLMARK CARDS INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for HALLMARK CARDS INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for HALLMARK CARDS 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 HALLMARK CARDS INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for HALLMARK CARDS INC.. 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). 4 facilities · 4 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HALLMARK CARDS 2921 MCGEE TRFWY · KANSAS CITY, MO, 64108 | WaterRCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
HALLMARK CARDS 2601 GRAND BLVD · KANSAS CITY, MO, 64108 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
HALLMARK CARDS 2930 MCGEE TRFWY · KANSAS CITY, MO, 64108 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
HALLMARK CARDS INC 2817 MCGEE · KANSAS CITY, MO, 64108 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | 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.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for HALLMARK CARDS INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The brown paint on the exterior of the recalled Christmas tree ornaments did not fully dry before packaging, causing mold to grow on the exterior surface of the ornament, posing risk of respiratory issues to consumers due to mold exposure.. Most recent recall: 2024-11-14. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
CPSC recall roster
Every CPSC consumer-product recall associated with this manufacturer, most-recent first. Hazards reflect CPSC’s classification (laceration, fire, fall, choking, lead exposure, etc.). Each row links to the agency’s authoritative recall page for the full remedy / contact / recall-number detail. 1 recall shown · 1 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hallmark Recalls Cad Bane Christmas Tree Ornaments Due to Risk of Mold Exposure #25041 | Nov 2024 | The brown paint on the exterior of the recalled Christmas tree ornaments did not fully dry before packaging, causing mold to grow on the exterior surface of the ornament, posing risk of respiratory issues to consumers due to mold exposure. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-05-03 | Referral | 3 | 3 | $15,210 | |
| 1989-04-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-07-12 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-02-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-03-31 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-01-27 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-01-20 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1975-07-24 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1975-06-11 | Complaint | 13 | — | $375 | |
| 1974-05-28 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-05-04 | Follow-up | 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
HALLMARK CARDS INC. is one of 2 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Hallmark Cards.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Hallmark Cards across all 2 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in all other miscellaneous store retailers (except tobacco stores) within MO, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- WalmartCamdenton — 2 federal enforcement records
- Family DollarSaint Louis — 2 federal enforcement records
- Family DollarKansas City — 2 federal enforcement records
- BCL AUCTIONSAINT LOUIS — 1 federal enforcement record
- WalmartFENTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- BASS PRO SHOPSSPRINGFIELD — 1 federal enforcement record
- DOLLAR TREE STORES INC.SAINT LOUIS — 1 federal enforcement record
- PENCE ENTERPRISESINDEPENDENCE — 1 federal enforcement record
- ST. LOUIS METRO ELECTRIC SUPPLYST. LOUIS — 1 federal enforcement record
- THE FLOOR TRADERSAINT LOUIS — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Hallmark Cards, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- HALLMARK CARDS, INC.LIBERTY, MO — 0 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Hallmark Cards locationsParent rollup
- All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores)All employers in this industry
- Employers in MOState-wide enforcement data
- All Other Miscellaneous in MOIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on HALLMARK CARDS INC. 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 Hallmark Cards, which operates 2 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is HALLMARK CARDS INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- HALLMARK CARDS INC. has 11 OSHA inspections on record with 16 violations and $15,585 in total penalties.
- How does HALLMARK CARDS INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- HALLMARK CARDS INC. operates in the all other miscellaneous store retailers (except tobacco stores) industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.4. HALLMARK CARDS INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 3.18 compared to an industry average of 1.1.