Establishment profile
TESSENDORF WELDING & MACHINE
128 SW VAN BUREN ST, TOPEKA, KS, 66603
332710 — Machine Shops
Summary
TESSENDORF WELDING & MACHINE has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 15 years of recorded history, with $5,500 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 64th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 161 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 46th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
TESSENDORF WELDING & MACHINE 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 (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, 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
50% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 5 distinct standards shown · 5 citations in this view · $5,500 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 3327 within KS. Peer group: 161 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for TESSENDORF WELDING & MACHINE. 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 TESSENDORF WELDING & MACHINE. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 4+ years. Most recent activity: 4 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 TESSENDORF WELDING & MACHINE. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for TESSENDORF WELDING & MACHINE. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for TESSENDORF WELDING & MACHINE. 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 TESSENDORF WELDING & MACHINE. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for TESSENDORF WELDING & MACHINE. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-18 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-03-01 | Complaint | 5 | 4 | $5,500 |
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 TESSENDORF WELDING & MACHINE from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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 TESSENDORF WELDING & MACHINE's OSHA violation history?
- TESSENDORF WELDING & MACHINE has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 5 violations and $5,500 in total penalties.
- How does TESSENDORF WELDING & MACHINE's safety record compare to its industry?
- TESSENDORF WELDING & MACHINE operates in the machine shops industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.7.