EMPIRE GAS OF KC, INC.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, EMPIRE GAS OF KC, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 3838 N. 59TH ST., KANSAS CITY, KS 66104 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 20 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $35,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1994-02-10.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

State Context: Within KS, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 19,826 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,225.89.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 20 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning July 28, 1994 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 29, 1995. Of the 20 total citations, 14 (70%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $35,000.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $1,750.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for Empire Gas of KC, Inc. reveals a profound systemic collapse in emergency preparedness and hazardous material management. The concentration of citations under 29 CFR 1910.120(q)—specifically regarding emergency response plans and training—indicates that the facility operated without a