Establishment profile
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
6400 JENNY LIND RD., FORT SMITH, AR, 72903
Summary
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION has accumulated 61 OSHA violations across 24 inspections over 42 years of recorded history, with $26,790 in total assessed penalties.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 20 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, NLRB labor relations, and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
42% 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 · 28 citations in this view · $20,945 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 3 | 3 | $1,120 | Mar 1985 | May 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 2 | 1 | $4,000 | May 1994 | May 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0002 A | 2 | 2 | $650 | Nov 1987 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 B01 | 2 | 1 | — | Mar 1985 | Mar 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 C | 2 | 1 | — | Mar 1985 | Mar 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 B02 | 2 | 1 | — | Mar 1985 | Mar 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 E | 2 | 1 | — | Mar 1985 | Mar 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F05 V | 1 | 1 | $1,100 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G01 II | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G01 I | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0027 D01 VI | 1 | 1 | $975 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 J02 I | 1 | 1 | $900 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 A03 | 1 | 1 | $800 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F04 | 1 | 1 | $800 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 A02 | 1 | 1 | $800 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A02 | 1 | 1 | $700 | Mar 1992 | Mar 1992 |
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.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. 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 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 20+ years. Most recent activity: 20 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 1 case · $0 in backwages
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 – Jan 2005 | Household Refrigerator and Home Freezer Manufacturing | — | — | 0 | — | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in AR — for WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION, 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 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 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.). 5 cases · 5 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-CA-071262 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2011 | Feb 2012 | Closed | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 26-CA-024041 | Unfair labor practice | May 2011 | Aug 2011 | Closed | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 26-CA-023524 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2009 | Nov 2009 | Closed | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 26-CA-022663 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2007 | Jun 2007 | Closed | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 26-CA-022090 | Unfair labor practice | May 2005 | Mar 2006 | Closed | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
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 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The recalled clothes dryers can overheat and ignite the clothes load, posing a fire hazard.. Most recent recall: 2023-09-07. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
CPSC recall roster
Every CPSC consumer-product recall associated with this manufacturer, most-recent first. Hazards reflect CPSC’s classification (laceration, fire, fall, choking, lead exposure, etc.). Each row links to the agency’s authoritative recall page for the full remedy / contact / recall-number detail. 4 recalls shown · 4 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Whirlpool Recalls Stacked Commercial Clothes Dryers Sold Under the ADC Brand Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) #23791 | Sep 2023 | The recalled clothes dryers can overheat and ignite the clothes load, posing a fire hazard. | — | View → |
Whirlpool Recalls Glass Cooktops with Touch Controls Due to Burn and Fire Hazards #19189 | Aug 2019 | The recalled cooktop surface elements can turn on by themselves, posing burn and fire hazards. | — | View → |
Whirlpool Recalls Microwaves Due to Fire Hazard #16253 | Aug 2016 | Internal arcing during use can ignite an internal plastic component, posing a fire hazard. | — | View → |
Whirlpool Recalls Jenn-Air Wall Ovens Due to Risk of Burns #15200 | Jul 2015 | The extendable roller rack can unexpectedly disengage when fully extended, posing a risk of burns to consumers. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-02-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-05-10 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | |
| 2004-10-08 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-10-08 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-10-07 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-02-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-07-12 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-07-27 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $585 | |
| 1998-08-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-10-22 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-07-15 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-03-29 | Complaint | 4 | 3 | $5,000 | |
| 1992-03-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-01-29 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-11-05 | Complaint | 30 | 20 | $15,975 | |
| 1991-01-17 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-10-25 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-10-06 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-08-13 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-02-25 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-10-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-06-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-11-20 | Complaint | 17 | 10 | $750 | |
| 1984-05-08 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $280 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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Other employers in this industry within AR, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONFORT SMITH — 3 federal enforcement records
- WhirlpoolFort Smith — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 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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- What is WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?
- WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION has 24 OSHA inspections on record with 61 violations and $26,790 in total penalties.