Establishment profile
KWH PIPE CALIFORNIA CORP.
742 INDUSTRIAL WAY, SHAFTER, CA, 93263
326122 — Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
Summary
KWH PIPE CALIFORNIA CORP. has accumulated 12 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 27 years of recorded history, with $38,335 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 86th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 698 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 93rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 23 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
KWH PIPE CALIFORNIA CORP. appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3261 within CA. Peer group: 698 employers. This establishment has 12 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for KWH PIPE CALIFORNIA CORP.. 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 KWH PIPE CALIFORNIA CORP.. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2002 | KICK BACK,CHAIN SAW,FOREHEAD,LACERATION,PIPE,FACE | 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 23+ years. Most recent activity: 23 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 KWH PIPE CALIFORNIA CORP.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for KWH PIPE CALIFORNIA CORP.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for KWH PIPE CALIFORNIA CORP.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for KWH PIPE CALIFORNIA CORP.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for KWH PIPE CALIFORNIA CORP.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for KWH PIPE CALIFORNIA CORP.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-10-24 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $12,600 | |
| 2001-09-13 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | |
| 1999-04-05 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | — | $210 | |
| 1999-04-05 | Unprogrammed Related | 3 | — | $845 | |
| 1999-02-19 | Unprogrammed Related | 6 | 1 | $6,680 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on KWH PIPE CALIFORNIA CORP. 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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Frequently asked
- What is KWH PIPE CALIFORNIA CORP.'s OSHA violation history?
- KWH PIPE CALIFORNIA CORP. has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 12 violations and $38,335 in total penalties.
- How does KWH PIPE CALIFORNIA CORP.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- KWH PIPE CALIFORNIA CORP. operates in the plastics pipe and pipe fitting manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.4.