Establishment profile
WESTAR ENERGY, INC.
200 BLOCK OF E. SHERMAN STREET AVE. A & POPLAR ST., HUTCHINSON, KS, 67501
221122 — Electric Power Distribution
Summary
WESTAR ENERGY, INC. has accumulated 0 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 23 years of recorded history.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 18 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WESTAR ENERGY, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, 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
Peer comparison
Fewer violations than most other employers in NAICS 2211 within KS. Peer group: 49 employers. This establishment has 0 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WESTAR ENERGY, 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 WESTAR ENERGY, INC.. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2002 | OVERHEAD POWER LINE,ELECTRICAL,ELECTRIC SWITCH,POWER LINE WORKER,INSULATOR,ELECTROCUTED,E PTD,GROUND FAULT,ELEC UTILITY WORK,UTILITY POLEFatality | 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 18+ years. Most recent activity: 18 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 WESTAR ENERGY, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WESTAR ENERGY, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in KS — for WESTAR ENERGY, INC., 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 WESTAR ENERGY, INC. 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.). 12 cases · 7 ULP · 5 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-CA-237188 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2019 | Jun 2020 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
| 14-CA-209004 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2017 | Jan 2018 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
| 14-CA-174260 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2016 | Jul 2016 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
| 14-CA-153288 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2015 | Jun 2015 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
| 14-RC-147903 | Representation election | Mar 2015 | Apr 2015 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
| 14-CA-129491 | Unfair labor practice | May 2014 | Sep 2014 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
| 14-CA-127985 | Unfair labor practice | May 2014 | Dec 2014 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
| 14-RC-125903 | Representation election | Apr 2014 | May 2014 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
| 17-RC-012684 | Representation election | Oct 2010 | Dec 2010 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
| 17-RC-012665 | Representation election | Jul 2010 | Jul 2010 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
| 17-RC-012588 | Representation election | Nov 2008 | Dec 2008 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
| 17-CA-023909 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2007 | Jan 2008 | 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 WESTAR ENERGY, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WESTAR ENERGY, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for WESTAR ENERGY, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-09-21 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-08-16 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 |
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 WESTAR ENERGY, 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 WESTAR ENERGY, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- WESTAR ENERGY, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 0 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- How does WESTAR ENERGY, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- WESTAR ENERGY, INC. operates in the electric power distribution industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.1.
- Has WESTAR ENERGY, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving WESTAR ENERGY, INC..