Manufacturing · New London, MO

American Puzzle Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Puzzle Company ranks #85,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$1,080
OSHA penalties: 5
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #85,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Puzzle Company in New London, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,080. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 54 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected American Puzzle Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #85,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $23,095 in back wages owed to 50 affected workers. For comparison, Mico Industries in Grand Rapids, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $24,175 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection: 80.0%
of violations were serious: #85,523
of 99,447 penalized employers: $23,095
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 65/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
C Wage & hour compliance: $23K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($12K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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American Puzzle Company

$1,080
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows American Puzzle Company runs well below peers (0.07x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$1,080 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 American Puzzle Company.

American Puzzle Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

American Puzzle Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, American Puzzle Company ranks #32,120 at $1,080 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place American Puzzle Company at rank #1,397 of 4,429 employers ($23,095 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,080 OSHA penalties plus $23,095 WHD back wages (95.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How American Puzzle Company Compares

American Puzzle Company's 2.50 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 runs well below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-03-23

Last Inspection

2010-03-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$540

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $540 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

80.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,800

Current Penalty Amount

$1,080

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$24,175

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $720 from the initial assessment of $1,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$23,095

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$462

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$11,548

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that American Puzzle Company owed $23,095 in back wages to 50 employees across 2 cases and 54 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 American Puzzle Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	American Puzzle Company	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	5	8.0
Total Penalty	$1,080	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$540	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for American Puzzle Company, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,080 here).

Continental Aluminum INC $1,080 MI Majestic Industries INC $1,080 MI Ramsay Signs INC $1,080 OR C & B Welders, INC. $1,080 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. 2 insp. Plains Township, PA Seats, INC. 2 insp. Spring Hill, KS Southern Classic Food Group 2 insp. Brundidge, AL Hellas Construction, INC. 2 insp. Dadeville, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mico Industries

Grand Rapids, MI

2 inspections $24,175

ProBuilt Tools

Laguna Hills, CA

0 inspections $0

Danfoss Power Solutions

Ames, IA

4 inspections $24,179

MK Lunar

Los Angeles, CA

0 inspections $0

Hanford Grain Company LLC

Hanford, CA

2 inspections $24,185

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What to do with this record

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American Puzzle Company also carries $23,095 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 American Puzzle Company safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, American Puzzle Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does American Puzzle Company have? ▼

American Puzzle Company has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,080.

How many OSHA inspections has American Puzzle Company had? ▼

American Puzzle Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-23 and the most recent on 2010-03-23. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for American Puzzle Company? ▼

American Puzzle Company has been assessed $1,080 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,800 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $23,095 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does American Puzzle Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. American Puzzle Company has 4 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.

Has American Puzzle Company been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against American Puzzle Company, resulting in $23,095 in back wages owed to 50 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does American Puzzle Company operate in? ▼

American Puzzle Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 339932). 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 American Puzzle Company owes me wages? ▼

If you believe American Puzzle Company 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 $23,095 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.

Where does American Puzzle Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Puzzle Company ranks #85,523 (the lower half 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 American Puzzle Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

American Puzzle Company's total OSHA penalty of $1,080 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mico Industries in Grand Rapids, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $24,175 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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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.