Establishment profile
HME, INC.
2828 NW BUTTON ROAD, TOPEKA, KS, 66618
332312 — Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
EIN 481185851
Summary
HME, INC. has accumulated 25 OSHA violations across 12 inspections over 23 years of recorded history, with $20,135 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 87th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 261 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HME, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, FMCSA motor carrier registration, and NHTSA vehicle recalls records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or CPSC product recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
58% 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 · 22 citations in this view · $20,135 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 3 | 3 | $2,450 | Feb 2003 | Sep 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 IV H | 1 | 1 | $7,052 | Nov 2024 | Nov 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A02 | 1 | 1 | $3,457 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 D04 I | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IVA | 1 | 1 | $1,650 | Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | $1,230 | Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 1 | 1 | $438 | Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 B10 | 1 | 1 | $350 | Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B04 III | 1 | 1 | $350 | Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 B02 | 1 | 1 | $263 | Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 G01 V | 1 | 1 | $263 | Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | $223 | Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 1 | 1 | $223 | Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $188 | Feb 2003 | Feb 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 A | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2024 | Nov 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 B04 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2014 | Mar 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 A06 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2014 | Mar 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 II | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 |
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 3323 within KS. Peer group: 261 employers. This establishment has 25 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
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 376 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) · Nov 2015 – Aug 2024 · 2 in last 5 years
Most frequent event: Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2024 | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified | Hospitalized | |
| May 23, 2024 | Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) | Pelvic region unspecified | Hospitalized | |
| Jul 5, 2019 | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Fingertip(s) | Amputation | |
| Jul 10, 2018 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Thigh(s) | Hospitalized | |
| Nov 17, 2015 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Foot (feet), unspecified | Hospitalized |
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports. Federal-OSHA jurisdiction only by default; some state-plan programs report voluntarily.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 year 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. 2 statutes · 2 violations · $0 in backwages
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis-Bacon (federal construction) | Apr 2019 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| FMLA (family & medical leave) | May 2018 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
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. 2 cases · 2 violations · $0 in backwages · 1 worker affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 – Apr 2019 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | Davis-Bacon | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Mar 2017 – May 2018 | Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing | FMLA | 1 | 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)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for HME, 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 HME, 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 HME, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
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). 2 facilities.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HME INC. 2828 NW BUTTON RD · TOPEKA, KS, 66618 | AirWaterRCRA | No Violation Identified | 4 | 0 | — | May 2025 | View → |
HME INC 3120 NW 25H ST · TOPEKA, KS, 66618 | 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 HME, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL. Most recent campaign: 2022-02-18. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matched on manufacturer name.
NHTSA campaign roster
Every NHTSA recall campaign issued for this manufacturer, most-recent first. Component column shows the primary system cited (airbags, brakes, electrical, fuel system, etc.). FMVSS column shows the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard cited, if any. Potentially affected = NHTSA’s estimate of vehicles in the recall scope. 18 campaigns shown · 959 units potentially affected · 17 distinct components.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Vehicles | FMVSS | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V095000 | Feb 2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | HME | — | 9 |
| 21V808000 | Oct 2021 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION | HME | — | 3 |
| 21V807000 | Oct 2021 | WHEELS | HME | — | 5 |
| 21V791000 | Oct 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | HME | — | 8 |
| 21V790000 | Oct 2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | HME AHRENS-FOXHME | — | 245 |
| 21V283000 | Apr 2021 | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:MOTOR/HYDRAULIC PUMP | HME | — | 8 |
| 21V282000 | Apr 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | HME | — | 30 |
| 20V104000 | Feb 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | HME | — | 174 |
| 19V028000 | Jan 2019 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | HME | 108 | 46 |
| 17V642000 | Oct 2017 | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | HME | — | 12 |
| 16V934000 | Dec 2016 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | HME | 567 | 45 |
| 16V002000 | Jan 2016 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | HME | — | 1 |
| 15V371000 | Jun 2015 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | FORD | — | 8 |
| 14V693000 | Nov 2014 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | HME | — | 5 |
| 14V230000 | May 2014 | SEAT BELTS | FERRARA | — | 1 |
| 13V167000 | Apr 2013 | EQUIPMENT | FERRARAHME | — | 11 |
| 12V033000 | Jan 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | HME | 106 | 2 |
| 11V545000 | Nov 2011 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | HME | — | 346 |
Source: NHTSA recall database. Each campaign typically covers multiple model years and trims; the Vehicles column shows the distinct makes affected (model lists collapse in this view to keep the row scannable).
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of DefenseWALL 8" X 1.2" X 24' TUBEcontract · Last action 2010-05-25$3,382
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 332312 - FABRICATED STRUCTURAL METAL MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2010-05-25. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-25 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2024-06-04 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $7,052 | |
| 2024-02-28 | Planned | 1 | — | $3,457 | |
| 2021-04-30 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-08-01 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-11-23 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-02-24 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-04-14 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-04-07 | Planned | 6 | 1 | $6,880 | |
| 2006-12-06 | Planned | 9 | 9 | $1,671 | |
| 2006-12-06 | Planned | 3 | 2 | $700 | |
| 2002-12-04 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $375 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on HME, 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.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is HME, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- HME, INC. has 12 OSHA inspections on record with 25 violations and $20,134.9 in total penalties.
- How does HME, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- HME, INC. operates in the fabricated structural metal manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.4. HME, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 2.87 compared to an industry average of 1.8.