Inspection 348060971 OPENED FEB 25, 2025Closed
208 N Iron St, Paola, KS 66071 · Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
OSHA has inspected Taylor Forge Engineered Systems 30 times in Kansas since 1985.
The latest one began on Feb 25, 2025 as a planned inspection, in Paola.
Those inspections ended with 68 citation items: 39 serious and 29 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $64,353 and now stand at $44,526, 31% lower after settlements or reviews.
Lockout/tagout comes up most often in these citations: 13 items under 1910.147.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $3,600, and Taylor Forge Engineered Systems averages $5,266 (1 cited inspection).
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Taylor Forge Engineered Systems also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 1 severe injury to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this company208 N Iron St, Paola, KS 66071 · Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
31911 Ne Hwy 169, Greeley, KS 66033 · Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
31911 Ne Hwy 169, Greeley, KS 66033 · Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
31911 Ne Hwy 169, Greeley, KS 66033 · Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $5,266 | $5,266 | May 17, 2021 | Final |
1312 S. Maple, Garnett, KS 66032 · Plate Work Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
208 N. Iron, Paola, KS 66071 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
208 N. Iron, Paola, KS 66071 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1312 S. Maple, Garnett, KS 66032 · Plate Work Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
208 N. Iron St., Paola, KS 66071 · Plate Work Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(b) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $1,951 | $1,366 | May 3, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $2,295 | $1,606 | May 3, 2013 | Final |
208 N. Iron St., Paola, KS 66071 · Plate Work Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
31911 Ne Hwy 169, Greeley, KS 66033 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
208 N Iron St, Paola, KS 66071 · Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1312 S. Maple, Garnett, KS 66032 · Plate Work Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $2,700 | $2,025 | Feb 24, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $2,700 | $2,025 | Feb 24, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $4,500 | $3,375 | Feb 24, 2012 | Closed |
208 N. Iron St., Paola, KS 66071 · Plate Work Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Aug 31, 2009: Welder is burned while operating plasma gouger
On August 31, 2009, Employee #1 a welder of Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, Inc ., was operating a gouger. She just finished operating a horizontal plasma gouge r when she noticed her Tillman Fire-Resistant Cotton Jacket was on fire. Employe e #1 was hospitalized for third-degree burns to her chest.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $2,450 | $2,450 | Oct 19, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(3) · Welding fire safety |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 19, 2009 | Closed |
208 N. Iron St., Paola, KS 66071 · Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $1,700 | $1,000 | Feb 6, 2008 | Closed |
31911 Ne U.s. Hwy 169, Greeley, KS 66033 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.184(i)(1) · Slings |
Other-than-serious | $765 | $575 | Mar 30, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $600 | $450 | Mar 30, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $1,200 | $900 | Mar 30, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(1) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 2 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 3 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 2007 | Closed |
31911 Ne U.s. Hwy 169, Greeley, KS 66033 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $1,200 | $800 | Apr 23, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $1,200 | $800 | Apr 23, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Other-than-serious | $1,200 | $800 | Apr 23, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $1,200 | $800 | Apr 23, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 2007 | Closed |
1312 S. Maple, Garnett, KS 66032 · Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1) · Noise |
Serious | $1,300 | $650 | Oct 3, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(i) · Noise |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii) · Welding fire safety |
Serious | $975 | $488 | Oct 3, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(b)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 2006 | Closed |
1312 S. Maple, Garnett, KS 66032 · Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $1,300 | $650 | Oct 3, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,300 | $650 | Oct 3, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Serious | $975 | $488 | Oct 3, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $975 | $488 | Oct 3, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4c 29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 2006 | Closed |
31911 Ne U.s. Hwy 169, Greeley, KS 66033 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1312 S. Maple, Garnett, KS 66032 · Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,100 | $550 | Mar 8, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 8, 2005 | Closed |
208 N. Iron St., Paola, KS 66071 · Plate Work Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $1,100 | $550 | Aug 27, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,375 | $688 | Aug 27, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $701 | $350 | Aug 27, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $1,100 | $550 | Aug 27, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 27, 2004 | Closed |
208 N. Iron St., Paola, KS 66071 · Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $825 | $412 | Jan 14, 2003 | Closed |
112 Perry Ave, Greeley, KS 66033 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,100 | $1,100 | Jan 10, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 10, 2003 | Closed |
112 Perry Ave, Greeley, KS 66033 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
208 N. Iron St., Paola, KS 66071 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,100 | $550 | Nov 21, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 2000 | Closed |
208 N. Iron St., Paola, KS 66071 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Nov 3, 1992 (fatal): Employee dies after falling from platform
At approximately 5:30 a.m. on November 3, 1992, Employee #1 was operating an aut omatic welder from a 13 ft 3 in. welding platform. He was welding a piece of mat erial called an "elbow." There are two sets of controls on the platform. One set operates the automatic welder, the second set operates the positioner, which mo ves the piece of material that is being welded. The second set of controls is lo cated on the platform floor to the left of the operator. When Employee #1 went t o reach for the second set of controls, he lost his balance and fell head first off the platform. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital and placed on life support. At approximately 5:00 a.m. on November 4, 1992, he was taken off life support. There was no fall protection, or a guardrailing, or its equivalent prov ided. There were no witnesses to the accident.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $3,500 | $3,000 | Jan 6, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,750 | $875 | Jan 6, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.147(f)(1) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.147(f)(2) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2d 29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2e 29 CFR 1910.147(f)(4) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,750 | $875 | Jan 6, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2) · Working near live electrical parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iiia) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,750 | $875 | Jan 6, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.151(b) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $1,050 | $525 | Jan 6, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(1) · Welding fire safety |
Serious | $3,500 | $3,000 | Jan 6, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Serious | $1,050 | $525 | Jan 6, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8a 29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(3)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Serious | $1,050 | $525 | Jan 6, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8b 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Serious | $1,050 | $525 | Jan 6, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10a 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $1,050 | $1,050 | Jan 6, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10b 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10c 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10d 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Other-than-serious | $700 | $350 | Jan 6, 1993 | Closed |
208 N. Iron St., Paola, KS 66071 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.179(b)(8) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 9, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 9, 1988 | Closed |
First & Iron Streets, Paola, KS 66071 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
First & Iron Streets, Paola, KS 66071 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Paola site logged 4 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 187 workers: 2.3 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.6 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Forge Engineered Systems Paola · 2025 | 187 | 4 | 0 | 2.3 | 3.6 |
| Taylor Forge Engineered Systems Inc Paola Paola · 2016 | 225 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3.6 |
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 1 report on file.
Apr 11, 2023, Paola: Amputation · amputations · fingertip(s)
Two employees were using an overhead crane to set a flange onto a pallet. They set the flange on 2x4 pieces of wood so they could get the hooks out from the flange. The employees then used a magnet to pick up the edge of the flange to remove the 2x4's from underneath. The magnet came loose and came down on the injured employee's left little finger, amputating the fingertip.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(3)(i)
(3) Personal protective equipment—(i) Provision. When there is occupational exposure, the employer shall provide, at no cost to the employee, appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, gloves, gowns, laboratory coats, face shields or masks and eye protection, and mouthpieces, resuscitation bags, pocket masks, or other ventilation devices. Personal protective equipment will be considered “appropriate” only if it does not permit blood or other potentially infectious materials to pass through to or reach the employee's work clothes, street clothes, undergarments, skin, eyes, mouth, or other mucous membranes under normal conditions of use and for the duration of time which the protective equipment will be used.
29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i)
(2) Hepatitis B Vaccination. (i) Hepatitis B vaccination shall be made available after the employee has received the training required in paragraph (g)(2)(vii)(I) and within 10 working days of initial assignment to all employees who have occupational exposure unless the employee has previously received the complete hepatitis B vaccination series, antibody testing has revealed that the employee is immune, or the vaccine is contraindicated for medical reasons.
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i)
(2) Information and Training. (i) The employer shall train each employee with occupational exposure in accordance with the requirements of this section. Such training must be provided at no cost to the employee and during working hours. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.