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Manufacturing · Saint Louis, MO

Apex Metal Finishing Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Apex Metal Finishing Company ranks #15,326 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty63% serious
$22,424
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#15,326
of 99,447 penalized employers

Apex Metal Finishing Company in Saint Louis, MO has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,424. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Apex Metal Finishing Company 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,326 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, QC Poultry in Montebello, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $22,425 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
#15,326
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Apex Metal Finishing Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Apex Metal Finishing Company runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$22,424 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Apex Metal Finishing Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.210.120.029.939.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedYAZOO MILLS, INCORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38FIRST SOURCE WORLDWI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22MANA NUTRITIVE AID P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20PRECISION METAL PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15AMICK FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22HILAND DAIRY FOODS C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7POLYMERICA LIMITED C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SMITHFIELD FOODS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PASADENA REFINING SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24SAFEWAY PACKAGING INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ATCO PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MARTINREA HOPKINSVIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12METAL COATINGS CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ULTRA DAIRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8THE TIMKEN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PHILADELPHIA MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22LIFTED LIQUIDS, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RADIO FREQUENCY SYST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ATKINSON CANDY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2AUSTIN STAR DETONATO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Apex Metal Finishing…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8
Apex Metal Finishing Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Apex Metal Finishing Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Apex Metal Finishing Company is the #7,475 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($22,424).

How Apex Metal Finishing Company Compares

Apex Metal Finishing Company's 2.67 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 moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2021-03-09

Last Inspection

2024-04-25

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,475

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $7,475 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

62.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

12.5% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$47,239

Current Penalty Amount

$22,424

Penalty Reduction

52.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,815 from the initial assessment of $47,239. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Apex Metal Finishing Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Apex Metal Finishing Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $22,424 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,475 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,424 here).

QC Poultry $22,425 CA MGM Industries Incorporated $22,425 TN Price Industries, INC. $22,426 GA Liberty Casting Company, LLC. $22,421 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Yazoo Mills, Incorporated 3 insp. New Oxford, PA First Source Worldwide, LLC 3 insp. Dalton, GA Mana Nutritive Aid Products Incorporated 3 insp. Fitzgerald, GA Precision Metal Products, INC. 3 insp. El Cajon, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

QC Poultry
Montebello, CA
2 inspections $22,425
MGM Industries Incorporated
Hendersonville, TN
3 inspections $22,425
Price Industries, INC.
Winder, GA
4 inspections $22,426
Liberty Casting Company, LLC.
Delaware, OH
2 inspections $22,421
Gerdau Macsteel INC
Monroe, MI
9 inspections $22,420

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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 Apex Metal Finishing Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Apex Metal Finishing Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Apex Metal Finishing Company have? ▼
Apex Metal Finishing Company has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,424.
How many OSHA inspections has Apex Metal Finishing Company had? ▼
Apex Metal Finishing Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-03-09 and the most recent on 2024-04-25. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Apex Metal Finishing Company? ▼
Apex Metal Finishing Company has been assessed $22,424 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $47,239 (a 52.5% reduction).
Does Apex Metal Finishing Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Apex Metal Finishing Company has 5 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Apex Metal Finishing Company operate in? ▼
Apex Metal Finishing Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332813). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Apex Metal Finishing Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Apex Metal Finishing Company ranks #15,326 (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 Apex Metal Finishing Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Apex Metal Finishing Company's total OSHA penalty of $22,424 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, QC Poultry in Montebello, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $22,425 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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