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Administrative & Waste Services · Sarcoxie, MO

Brooks Grease

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Brooks Grease ranks #4,130 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty56% serious
$57,993
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,130
of 99,447 penalized employers

Brooks Grease in Sarcoxie, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $57,993. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Brooks Grease 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,130 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Lighting Resources LLC in Johnson City, TN is another administrative & waste services employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $57,850 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
56.3%
of violations were serious
#4,130
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Brooks Grease compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Brooks Grease runs far above peers (15.5x 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

$57,993 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($57,993) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $57,993 $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Brooks Grease.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF BERKELEY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 924 HOUR STAFFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CITY OF LINDEN RECRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PACKER SANITATION SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TROPICAL TREE CARE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TUBAL-CAIN GAS FREE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11AEROTEK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TY'S TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GARDA CASH LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WACO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OAK LANDSCAPING & CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AAA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRUEBLUE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BIG JAY TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LAFARGE HOLCIM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PRIORITYWORKFORCE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JOSE HIDALGO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF MIDDLETOWN D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9N & M CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALLIANCE TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Brooks Grease, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16
Brooks Grease has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 16 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste 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.

Brooks Grease in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Brooks Grease ranks #161 at $57,993 current penalty.

How Brooks Grease Compares

Brooks Grease's 8.00 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (15.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-10-11

Last Inspection

2023-10-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$28,997

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $28,997 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

56.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

43.8% 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

$109,021

Current Penalty Amount

$57,993

Penalty Reduction

46.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $51,028 from the initial assessment of $109,021. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Brooks Grease compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Brooks Grease Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 16 2.7
Total Penalty $57,993 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $28,997 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($57,993 here).

Oradell DPW $58,100 NJ Lighting Resources LLC $57,850 TN Borough of Hopatcong Department of Public Works $58,300 NJ City of Somers Point Department of Public Works $57,600 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Berkeley 2 insp. Berkeley, CA 24 Hour Staffing, INC. 2 insp. Gardena, CA City of Linden Recreation Dept 2 insp. Linden, NJ Packer Sanitation Services, INC. 2 insp. Center, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Summit Environmental LLC
Evansville, IN
0 inspections $0
Professional Property Maintenance
New Carlisle, OH
0 inspections $0
Oradell DPW
Oradell, NJ
2 inspections $58,100
Lighting Resources LLC
Johnson City, TN
4 inspections $57,850
Choice Security Services
Jamaica, NY
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 Brooks Grease safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Brooks Grease's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Brooks Grease have? ▼
Brooks Grease has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $57,993.
How many OSHA inspections has Brooks Grease had? ▼
Brooks Grease has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-10-11 and the most recent on 2023-10-11. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Brooks Grease? ▼
Brooks Grease has been assessed $57,993 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $109,021 (a 46.8% reduction).
Does Brooks Grease have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Brooks Grease has 9 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 Brooks Grease operate in? ▼
Brooks Grease operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562998). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Brooks Grease rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Brooks Grease ranks #4,130 (the top 5% 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 Brooks Grease's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Brooks Grease's total OSHA penalty of $57,993 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (15.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lighting Resources LLC in Johnson City, TN is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $57,850 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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