Manufacturing · Joplin, MO

Ajm Packaging

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ajm Packaging has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: $17,888
Back wages owed

Ajm Packaging in Joplin, MO has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $17,888 in back wages owed to 109 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ajm Packaging once. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $17,888 in back wages owed to 109 affected workers. For comparison, Swenson Spreader, LLC in Lindenwood, IL is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $17,887 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $17,888
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 79/100

A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
C Wage & hour compliance: $18K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($18K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ajm Packaging.

Ajm Packaging has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 0 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Ajm Packaging in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Ajm Packaging ranks #1,669 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($17,888). Ajm Packaging carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #1,669 of 4,429 Manufacturing employers on WHD back wages ($17,888).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $17,888 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Ajm Packaging Compares

1 OSHA inspection on record for Ajm Packaging in Joplin, MO, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Ajm Packaging to date. The Manufacturing sector average runs $15,763 per employer.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-12-17

Last Inspection

2014-12-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$17,888

Employees Affected

109

WHD Violations

109

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$164

Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical

$17,888

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Ajm Packaging owed $17,888 in back wages to 109 employees across 1 case and 109 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Ajm Packaging compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Ajm Packaging	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	2.6
Violations	0	8.0
Total Penalty	$0	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ajm Packaging, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Magic Valley Fresh Frozen, INC. 1 insp. McAllen, TX V & L Tool, LLC 1 insp. Waukesha, WI Inteva Products 1 insp. Adrian, MI Qualtek Manufacturing 1 insp. Colorado Springs, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Flambeau, INC.

Baraboo, WI

5 inspections $17,887

Swenson Spreader, LLC

Lindenwood, IL

4 inspections $17,887

Wiper Technologies, INC.

Milwaukee, WI

3 inspections $17,887

Elmhurst Dairy, INC.

Jamaica, NY

4 inspections $17,885

Gerber Products Company

Fremont, MI

5 inspections $17,880

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What to do with this record

Use Ajm Packaging's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Ajm Packaging against Flambeau, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
See whether Ajm Packaging's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
Ajm Packaging also carries $17,888 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ajm Packaging safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Ajm Packaging's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Ajm Packaging have? ▼

Ajm Packaging has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Ajm Packaging had? ▼

Ajm Packaging has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-12-17 and the most recent on 2014-12-17. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Ajm Packaging? ▼

Ajm Packaging has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $17,888 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has Ajm Packaging been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Ajm Packaging, resulting in $17,888 in back wages owed to 109 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Ajm Packaging operate in? ▼

Ajm Packaging operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322121). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Ajm Packaging owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Ajm Packaging owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $17,888 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does Ajm Packaging's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Ajm Packaging's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Swenson Spreader, LLC in Lindenwood, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,887 in current penalties.

Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.