Establishment profile
PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC.
616 E. HIGHWAY 36, SMITH CENTER, KS, 66967
336214 — Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing
Summary
PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC. has accumulated 52 OSHA violations across 10 inspections over 47 years of recorded history, with $10,858 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 47 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 11 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and NHTSA vehicle 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), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or CPSC product recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
60% 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 · 30 citations in this view · $10,858 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 3 | 2 | $463 | Aug 1978 | Nov 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E03 I | 3 | 2 | — | Aug 1978 | Nov 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 2 | 2 | $3,700 | Aug 1978 | Jul 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $513 | Aug 1978 | Nov 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 2 | 2 | $446 | Aug 1978 | Jan 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 H04 | 2 | 2 | — | Aug 1978 | Jan 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 H03 | 2 | 2 | — | Aug 1978 | Jan 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 B05 I | 2 | 2 | — | Aug 1978 | Jan 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0243 C03 | 1 | 1 | $1,348 | Jul 1997 | Jul 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0243 C05 I | 1 | 1 | $1,348 | Jul 1997 | Jul 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $875 | Jan 1999 | Jan 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 III | 1 | 1 | $550 | Nov 2000 | Nov 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 B02 | 1 | 1 | $525 | Jan 1999 | Jan 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 1 | 1 | $446 | Jan 1999 | Jan 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | $446 | Jan 1999 | Jan 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0309 A 011017 | 1 | 1 | $200 | Aug 1978 | Aug 1978 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 Q07 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2000 | Nov 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2000 | Nov 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 B01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1999 | Jan 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0038 A02 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1999 | Jan 1999 |
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 3362 within KS. Peer group: 47 employers. This establishment has 52 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for PETERSON 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 PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 11+ years. Most recent activity: 11 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 PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for PETERSON INDUSTRIES, 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 PETERSON 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 PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: EQUIPMENT. Most recent campaign: 2013-08-28. 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. 5 campaigns shown · 477 units potentially affected · 2 distinct components.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Vehicles | FMVSS | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13V388000 | Aug 2013 | EQUIPMENT | EXCEL | — | 28 |
| 12V084000 | Mar 2012 | EQUIPMENT | EXCEL | — | 16 |
| 10V653000 | Dec 2010 | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | EXCEL | — | 271 |
| 10V612000 | Dec 2010 | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | PETERSON | — | 110 |
| 10V440000 | Sep 2010 | EQUIPMENT | EXCEL | — | 52 |
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).
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-07 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-06-02 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-01-15 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-06-26 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $3,600 | |
| 2004-11-16 | Planned | 3 | 3 | $825 | |
| 2000-11-13 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $550 | |
| 1999-01-06 | Planned | 15 | 14 | $2,738 | |
| 1997-06-11 | Complaint | 4 | 2 | $2,695 | |
| 1984-06-21 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1978-08-15 | Complaint | 26 | 13 | $450 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in travel trailer and camper manufacturing within KS, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- CUSTOM CAMPERS, INC.CHANUTE — 2 federal enforcement records
- NU-WA INDUSTRIES, INC.CHANUTE — 1 federal enforcement record
- TRUCK ACCESSORIES GROUP, LLCWICHITA — 0 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on PETERSON INDUSTRIES, 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 PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC. has 10 OSHA inspections on record with 52 violations and $10,858 in total penalties.
- How does PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC. operates in the travel trailer and camper manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 6.