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Anchor Sales & Service CO INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Anchor Sales & Service CO INC. ranks #24,543 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$14,750
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#24,543
of 99,447 penalized employers

Anchor Sales & Service CO INC. in Independence, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Anchor Sales & Service CO INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,543 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Battle Born Autobody LLC in Carson City, NV is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,716 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#24,543
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Anchor Sales & Service CO INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Anchor Sales & Service CO INC. runs well above peers (4.8x 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

$14,750 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Anchor Sales & Service CO INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBTF 3 INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DAWIT GOITOM FESSEHAYE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GREAT VOYAGE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23POLAR SERVICE CENTERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DESIMONE AUTO GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PEDRO CABRALES JR. D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SUNSET COLLISION CEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COUNTRYSIDE WELDING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RTT MACHINE & WELDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17COSMOPOLITAN LINEN S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4YOUNG'S AUTO ONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RENO RENNSPORT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAVOR BEAUTY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROY AKERS FUNERAL CH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLONIAL TIRE & AUTO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9RIVERTOWN COLLISION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2808 AUTO BODY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GRACIELA ESCUDERO DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF TOLLAND DPW …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GRESHAM 4 WHEEL DRIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Anchor Sales & Servi…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Anchor Sales & Service CO INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Anchor Sales & Service CO INC. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

In Other Services, Anchor Sales & Service CO INC. sits at penalty rank #306 of 2,361 penalized establishments ($14,750 assessed).

How Anchor Sales & Service CO INC. Compares

Anchor Sales & Service CO INC.'s 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-01-21

Last Inspection

2015-11-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,375

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $7,375 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$28,700

Current Penalty Amount

$14,750

Penalty Reduction

48.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,950 from the initial assessment of $28,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Anchor Sales & Service CO INC. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Anchor Sales & Service CO INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 9 3.8
Total Penalty $14,750 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,375 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Anchor Sales & Service CO INC., both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,750 here).

Battle Born Autobody LLC $14,716 NV Heide & Cook, LLC $14,797 HI HL Services, LLC $14,800 TN Heartland Automotive, LLC $14,669 ND

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

BTF 3 INC. 2 insp. Richmond, VA Dawit Goitom Fessehaye 2 insp. Oakland, CA Great Voyage INC 2 insp. Nashua, NH Polar Service Centers 2 insp. Port Allen, LA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Super 6 Tokyo Auto Service
Albuquerque, NM
0 inspections $0
Berger Auto
Fort Wayne, IN
0 inspections $0
AC Professional Handymen
Lyndhurst, NJ
0 inspections $0
Battle Born Autobody LLC
Carson City, NV
2 inspections $14,716
Suds Coin Machine Laundry
Pompano Beach, FL
0 inspections $0

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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 Anchor Sales & Service CO INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Anchor Sales & Service CO INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Anchor Sales & Service CO INC. have? ▼
Anchor Sales & Service CO INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Anchor Sales & Service CO INC. had? ▼
Anchor Sales & Service CO INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-21 and the most recent on 2015-11-20. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Anchor Sales & Service CO INC.? ▼
Anchor Sales & Service CO INC. has been assessed $14,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,700 (a 48.6% reduction).
Does Anchor Sales & Service CO INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Anchor Sales & Service CO INC. has 6 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 Anchor Sales & Service CO INC. operate in? ▼
Anchor Sales & Service CO INC. operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811310). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Anchor Sales & Service CO INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Anchor Sales & Service CO INC. ranks #24,543 (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 Anchor Sales & Service CO INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Anchor Sales & Service CO INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $14,750 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (4.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Battle Born Autobody LLC in Carson City, NV is a similar other services employer with $14,716 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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