Establishment profile
KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
8700 HAWTHORN ROAD, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64120
Operated by Kansas City Power & Light · 1 of 26 establishments
221112 — Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
Summary
KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY has accumulated 106 OSHA violations across 22 inspections over 50 years of recorded history, with $6,760 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 87 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 21 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, 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, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 6 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 · 38 citations in this view · $5,475 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 3 | 3 | $70 | May 1976 | Aug 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 E01 | 3 | 2 | $70 | May 1976 | Jun 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 3 | 3 | $55 | May 1976 | Aug 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0309 A 025045 | 3 | 2 | $25 | May 1976 | Jun 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 B05 | 2 | 2 | $350 | Jun 1976 | Aug 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 2 | 2 | $210 | Aug 1982 | Nov 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0309 A 050211 | 2 | 2 | $180 | Oct 1978 | Sep 1979 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0027 D03 | 2 | 2 | — | Jun 1976 | Aug 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0025 D01 X | 2 | 2 | — | Jun 1976 | Aug 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 2 | 2 | — | Jun 1976 | Aug 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A05 | 2 | 2 | — | Jun 1976 | Aug 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 III | 2 | 1 | — | Aug 1982 | Aug 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 G08 | 2 | 2 | — | Jun 1976 | Aug 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0027 D02 | 2 | 1 | — | Jun 1976 | Jun 1976 |
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | Jul 2005 | Jul 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0502 B02 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0501 B14 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 1 | 1 | $490 | Aug 1982 | Aug 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1926.1101 K08 I | 1 | 1 | $375 | Feb 2001 | Feb 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 C06 | 1 | 1 | $350 | Aug 1982 | Aug 1982 |
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 2211 within MO. Peer group: 87 employers. This establishment has 106 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 26 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) · Aug 2015
Most frequent event: Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area
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 31, 2015 | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Fingertip(s) | Amputation |
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports. Federal-OSHA jurisdiction only by default; some state-plan programs report voluntarily.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 21+ years. Most recent activity: 21 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 KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MO — for Kansas City Power & Light, 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 Kansas City Power & Light 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. 1 citation · 1 contractor.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7889787 | Sugar Creek Ug Mine Jackson, MO contractor: Kansas City Power & Light | Nov 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | — | — |
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)
Company-level in MO — for Kansas City Power & Light, 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 Kansas City Power & Light 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-074255 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2012 | Jun 2012 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
| 17-CA-024696 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | 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 KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY. 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 · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KANSAS CITY POWER AND LIGHT 8700 E FRONT STREET · KANSAS CITY, MO, 64120 | — | — | 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.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-05-19 | Referral | 1 | — | $1,800 | |
| 2000-12-27 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | — | $375 | |
| 2000-08-14 | Unprogrammed Related | 2 | 2 | $1,500 | |
| 2000-08-14 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-05-22 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-03-20 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-02-17 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-06-01 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-01-13 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-04-27 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-11-08 | Complaint | 2 | — | $140 | |
| 1982-10-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-07-27 | Planned | 51 | 14 | $2,240 | |
| 1982-07-14 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-11-14 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-09-24 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-09-07 | Follow-up | 1 | — | $180 | |
| 1978-11-01 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1978-10-10 | Accident | 6 | 5 | $210 | |
| 1976-06-02 | Complaint | 30 | — | $145 | |
| 1976-05-11 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1976-05-05 | Complaint | 9 | — | $170 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY is one of 26 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Kansas City Power & Light.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Kansas City Power & Light across all 26 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in fossil fuel electric power generation within MO, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- REINHOLD ELECTRICSAINT LOUIS — 3 federal enforcement records
- KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHTCLINTON — 3 federal enforcement records
- REINHOLD ELECTRICFLORISSANT — 2 federal enforcement records
- REINHOLD ELECTRICSAINT LOUIS — 2 federal enforcement records
- KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHTKANSAS CITY — 2 federal enforcement records
- AMEREN MISSOURIMARYLAND HEIGHTS — 1 federal enforcement record
- AMEREN MISSOURISAINT LOUIS — 1 federal enforcement record
- AMEREN MISSOURISAINT LOUIS — 1 federal enforcement record
- AMERENFESTUS — 1 federal enforcement record
- TRIGEN-ST.LOUIS ENERGY CORPORATIONST. LOUIS — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Kansas City Power & Light, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- KANSAS CITY POWER AND LIGHTKANSAS CITY, MO — 4 federal enforcement records
- KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHTWESTON, MO — 3 federal enforcement records
- KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHTKansas City, MO — 3 federal enforcement records
- KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COBirmingham, MO — 3 federal enforcement records
- KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COKansas City, MO — 3 federal enforcement records
- KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANYRIVERSIDE, MO — 3 federal enforcement records
- KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANYNORTH KANSAS CITY, MO — 3 federal enforcement records
- KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANYKANSAS CITY, MO — 3 federal enforcement records
- KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHTCLINTON, MO — 3 federal enforcement records
- KANSAS CITY POWER AND LIGHTKANSAS CITY, MO — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Kansas City Power & Light locationsParent rollup
- Fossil Fuel Electric Power GenerationAll employers in this industry
- Employers in MOState-wide enforcement data
- Fossil Fuel Electric in MOIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY 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 Kansas City Power & Light, which operates 26 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY has 22 OSHA inspections on record with 106 violations and $6,760 in total penalties.
- How does KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY operates in the fossil fuel electric power generation industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.3. KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY's self-reported DART rate is 3.16 compared to an industry average of 1.4.
- Has KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY.