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Administrative & Waste Services · ST. Joseph, MO

Deffenbaugh Industries, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Deffenbaugh Industries, INC. ranks #61,071 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
$4,014
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#61,071
of 99,447 penalized employers

Deffenbaugh Industries, INC. in ST. Joseph, 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: $4,014. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Deffenbaugh Industries, INC. 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 #61,071 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 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, Terrabella Environmental Services Inc. in Leming, TX is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#61,071
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • 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.

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How Deffenbaugh Industries, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Deffenbaugh Industries, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$4,014 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Deffenbaugh Industries, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWNSHIP OF DENVILLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12EMPLOYEE SOLUTIONS A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13NORTHSIDE CARTING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RAMCO ENTERPRISES L.P., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SLIBUY AUCTION CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5IMAGE ENVIRONMENTAL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25LOOMIS ARMORED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ASSET LIFECYCLE, LLC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GALAG SECURITIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUPREME SANITATION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SERVICE MASTER RESTORE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4READY TEMPORARY SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SYKES ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KD&S ENVIRONMENTAL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10RECOLOGY OSTROM ROAD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RECREATION CENTERS O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OMNISOURCE SOUTHEAST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SIERRA PACIFIC LANDS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RAY'S TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DIVERSIFIED SOURCING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Deffenbaugh Industri…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Deffenbaugh Industries, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Deffenbaugh Industries, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Deffenbaugh Industries, INC. ranks #2,025 at $4,014 current penalty.

How Deffenbaugh Industries, INC. Compares

Deffenbaugh Industries, INC.'s 2.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-03-17

Last Inspection

2010-03-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,007

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,007 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$8,025

Current Penalty Amount

$4,014

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,011 from the initial assessment of $8,025. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Deffenbaugh Industries, INC. compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Deffenbaugh Industries, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 5 2.7
Total Penalty $4,014 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,007 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,014 here).

Broadway Services, INC $4,016 MD Industrial Facility Maintenance LLC $4,008 NJ Stevens Disposal & Recycling Services INC $4,020 MI Accountabilities INC $4,000 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Township of Denville Department of Public Works Recycling and Roads & Mechanics 2 insp. Denville, NJ Employee Solutions Addison, LLC 2 insp. Allen, TX Northside Carting INC. 2 insp. North Andover, MA Ramco Enterprises L.P. 2 insp. Salinas, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Team Management of Pasco, Inc.
New Port Richey, FL
0 inspections $0
Echo Landscaping
San Lorenzo, CA
0 inspections $0
Broadway Services, INC
Baltimore, MD
2 inspections $4,016
Capitol Security
San Juan, PR
0 inspections $0
Terrabella Environmental Services Inc.
Leming, TX
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 Deffenbaugh Industries, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Deffenbaugh Industries, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Deffenbaugh Industries, INC. have? ▼
Deffenbaugh Industries, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,014.
How many OSHA inspections has Deffenbaugh Industries, INC. had? ▼
Deffenbaugh Industries, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-17 and the most recent on 2010-03-17. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Deffenbaugh Industries, INC.? ▼
Deffenbaugh Industries, INC. has been assessed $4,014 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,025 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Deffenbaugh Industries, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Deffenbaugh Industries, INC. 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.
What industry does Deffenbaugh Industries, INC. operate in? ▼
Deffenbaugh Industries, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562219). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Deffenbaugh Industries, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Deffenbaugh Industries, INC. ranks #61,071 (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 Deffenbaugh Industries, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Deffenbaugh Industries, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,014 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Terrabella Environmental Services Inc. in Leming, TX is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $0 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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