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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Troy, MO

Earthwise Industries

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Earthwise Industries has a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$2,206
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$29,457
Back wages owed

Earthwise Industries in Troy, MO has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,206. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 92 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 Earthwise Industries once. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $29,457 in back wages owed to 92 affected workers. For comparison, Paratech Ambulance Service, Inc in Milwaukee, WI is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
25%
of penalized employers rank lower
$29,457
in back wages recovered

How Earthwise Industries compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Earthwise Industries runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$2,206 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Earthwise Industries

The federal enforcement record for Earthwise Industries in Troy, MO includes 1 OSHA inspection and 3 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (66.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $3,150 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,206 - a 30.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,206. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $29,457 in back wages owed to 92 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2014-11-21 to 2014-11-21, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2014-11-21

Last Inspection

2014-11-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,206

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,756

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $2,206 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,756.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$3,150

Current Penalty Amount

$2,206

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$31,663

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $944 from the initial assessment of $3,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$29,457
Employees Affected
92
WHD Violations
92
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$320
Avg Back Wages per Case
$29,457

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Earthwise Industries owed $29,457 in back wages to 92 employees across 1 case and 92 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Earthwise Industries compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Earthwise Industries Industry Avg
Inspections 1 0.7
Violations 3 1.1
Total Penalty $2,206 $1,177
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,206 $1,756
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Earthwise Industries safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Earthwise Industries's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 1 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Earthwise Industries have? ▼
Earthwise Industries has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,206.
How many OSHA inspections has Earthwise Industries had? ▼
Earthwise Industries has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-11-21 and the most recent on 2014-11-21. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Earthwise Industries? ▼
Earthwise Industries has been assessed $2,206 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,150 (a 30.0% reduction). Additionally, $29,457 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Earthwise Industries have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Earthwise Industries has 2 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 Earthwise Industries been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Earthwise Industries, resulting in $29,457 in back wages owed to 92 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Earthwise Industries operate in? ▼
Earthwise Industries operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 624310). This industry has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,069 total OSHA inspections and $21.20M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Earthwise Industries owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Earthwise Industries 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 $29,457 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Earthwise Industries's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Earthwise Industries's total OSHA penalty of $2,206 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Paratech Ambulance Service, Inc in Milwaukee, WI is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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