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Detroit Tool & Engineering

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Detroit Tool & Engineering ranks #41,089 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$8,100
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#41,089
of 99,447 penalized employers

Detroit Tool & Engineering in Lebanon, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,100. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 4 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 Detroit Tool & Engineering 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #41,089 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Associated Machine CO., INC. in Miami, FL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,100 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#41,089
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Detroit Tool & Engineering compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Detroit Tool & Engineering runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$8,100 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Detroit Tool & Engineering.

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Detroit Tool & Engineering has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Detroit Tool & Engineering in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Detroit Tool & Engineering is the #18,091 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($8,100).

Combined federal exposure here: $8,100 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Detroit Tool & Engineering Compares

Detroit Tool & Engineering's 1.50 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-10-11

Last Inspection

2014-11-05

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $4,050 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$11,700

Current Penalty Amount

$8,100

Penalty Reduction

30.8%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$8,100

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,600 from the initial assessment of $11,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
4

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Detroit Tool & Engineering compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Detroit Tool & Engineering Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $8,100 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,050 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Detroit Tool & Engineering, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,100 here).

Pro-Plastics INC. $8,100 TX Ufp Technologies $8,100 MI Get Fresh Sales, INC. $8,100 NV Associated Machine CO., INC. $8,100 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Red River Commodities, INC. 2 insp. Fargo, ND Trinity Yachts, LLC 2 insp. Gulfport, MS A.W.T. World Trade INC 2 insp. Chicago, IL Dimensional Machine Works LLC 2 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pro-Plastics INC.
Houston, TX
2 inspections $8,100
Ufp Technologies
Grand Rapids, MI
3 inspections $8,100
Get Fresh Sales, INC.
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $8,100
Associated Machine CO., INC.
Miami, FL
2 inspections $8,100
Threshold Enterprises
Scotts Valley, CA
2 inspections $8,100

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What to do with this record

Use Detroit Tool & Engineering's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Detroit Tool & Engineering against Pro-Plastics INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Detroit Tool & Engineering's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Detroit Tool & Engineering also carries $0 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 Detroit Tool & Engineering safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Detroit Tool & Engineering's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Detroit Tool & Engineering have? ▼
Detroit Tool & Engineering has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Detroit Tool & Engineering had? ▼
Detroit Tool & Engineering has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-11 and the most recent on 2014-11-05. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Detroit Tool & Engineering? ▼
Detroit Tool & Engineering has been assessed $8,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,700 (a 30.8% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Detroit Tool & Engineering have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Detroit Tool & Engineering has 3 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 Detroit Tool & Engineering been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Detroit Tool & Engineering, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Detroit Tool & Engineering operate in? ▼
Detroit Tool & Engineering operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333999). 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 Detroit Tool & Engineering owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Detroit Tool & Engineering 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Detroit Tool & Engineering rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Detroit Tool & Engineering ranks #41,089 (the upper 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 Detroit Tool & Engineering's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Detroit Tool & Engineering's total OSHA penalty of $8,100 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, Associated Machine CO., INC. in Miami, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $8,100 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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