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Manufacturing · Saint Joseph, MO

Altec Industries, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Altec Industries, INC. ranks #19,163 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty89% serious
$18,504
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#19,163
of 99,447 penalized employers

Altec Industries, INC. in Saint Joseph, MO has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,504. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Altec Industries, INC. 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,163 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Masa Milling, INC. in Greenville, IL is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $18,502 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
88.9%
of violations were serious
#19,163
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Altec Industries, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Altec Industries, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$18,504 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

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 Altec Industries, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.610.31825.733.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICAN SIGN SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7THE GILMAN BROTHERS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23OLYMPIA FOOD INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PINNACLE MACHINE WOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SARATOGA FOREST MANA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32JABIL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13H.F. SINCLAIR, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ACTION COUPLING & EQ…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19UNITED DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9LACO WOODWORKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29POREX TECHNOLOGIES C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31OHIO PAPER TUBE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24DELTA GRANITE & MARB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15NIECE PRODUCTS OF KA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18INDUSTRIAL PERFORMAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18MELITTA USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13COCA-COLA BOTTLING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5UNIVERSAL METAL PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12PARKER-HANNIFIN CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15Altec Industries, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Altec Industries, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Altec Industries, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Altec Industries, INC. sits at penalty rank #9,216 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($18,504 assessed).

How Altec Industries, INC. Compares

Altec Industries, INC.'s 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-03-25

Last Inspection

2017-10-13

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,168

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $6,168 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

88.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$36,054

Current Penalty Amount

$18,504

Penalty Reduction

48.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,550 from the initial assessment of $36,054. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Altec Industries, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Altec Industries, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $18,504 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,168 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Altec Industries, INC., both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,504 here).

Middlefield Holding Company $18,504 OH Tri-State Machine, INC. $18,505 WV Masa Milling, INC. $18,502 IL Magnode a Shape CORP. Company $18,502 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

American Sign Supply 3 insp. Chesapeake, VA Mohawk Industries, INC. 3 insp. Chatsworth, GA The Gilman Brothers Company 3 insp. Gilman, CT Olympia Food Industries INC. 3 insp. Franklin Park, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Middlefield Holding Company
Middlefield, OH
2 inspections $18,504
Tri-State Machine, INC.
Wheeling, WV
6 inspections $18,505
Masa Milling, INC.
Greenville, IL
3 inspections $18,502
Magnode a Shape CORP. Company
Trenton, OH
2 inspections $18,502
Cemline Corporation
Cheswick, PA
4 inspections $18,501

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What to do with this record

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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 Altec Industries, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Altec Industries, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Altec Industries, INC. have? ▼
Altec Industries, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,504.
How many OSHA inspections has Altec Industries, INC. had? ▼
Altec Industries, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-25 and the most recent on 2017-10-13. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Altec Industries, INC.? ▼
Altec Industries, INC. has been assessed $18,504 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $36,054 (a 48.7% reduction).
Does Altec Industries, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Altec Industries, INC. has 8 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Altec Industries, INC. operate in? ▼
Altec Industries, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333120). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Altec Industries, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Altec Industries, INC. ranks #19,163 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Altec Industries, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Altec Industries, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $18,504 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Masa Milling, INC. in Greenville, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $18,502 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.

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