Manufacturing · Monett, MO

Efco Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Efco Corporation ranks #11,222 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 14 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$28,700
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#11,222
of 99,447 penalized employers

Efco Corporation in Monett, MO has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $28,700. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Efco Corporation 5 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,222 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 above peers (1.9x 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, Global Tungsten & Powders CORP. in Towanda, PA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $28,700 in current penalties.

2.8
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#11,222
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.8 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 Efco Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Efco Corporation runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$28,700 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Efco Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0024.949.874.799.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICAN STEEL AND A…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15ROOF TRUSS SUPPLY INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 70WESTROCK CP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3NEO PRODUCTS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21HIGHLAND CABINETS & …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13FRED TEBB & SONS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21JTM FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4AK STEEL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14BRADY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2ATLANTIC RECYCLING E…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2MODINE MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22VALEO NORTH AMERICA …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4FABCON PRECAST, LLC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18INDEPENDENCE LUMBER …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 95FRED GEISEL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 39TECHO-BLOC MIDWEST C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19KEENAN FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10FUTURE FOAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10CONVERTING TECHNOLOG…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6BEMIS BAG CO INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17Efco Corporation, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14
Efco Corporation has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Efco Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Efco Corporation sits at penalty rank #5,553 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($28,700 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $28,700 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Efco Corporation Compares

Efco Corporation's 2.80 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 (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-02-11

Last Inspection

2015-12-16

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,740

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $5,740 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

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

$43,000

Current Penalty Amount

$28,700

Penalty Reduction

33.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$28,700

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,300 from the initial assessment of $43,000. 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
0

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Efco Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Efco Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 14 8.0
Total Penalty $28,700 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,740 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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What to do with this record

Use Efco Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Efco Corporation against Hoya Optical Labs of America, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Efco Corporation 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 Efco Corporation safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Efco Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 14 violations across 5 inspections, including 14 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 Efco Corporation have?
Efco Corporation has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Efco Corporation had?
Efco Corporation has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-11 and the most recent on 2015-12-16. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Efco Corporation?
Efco Corporation has been assessed $28,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $43,000 (a 33.3% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Efco Corporation have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Efco Corporation has 14 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 Efco Corporation been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Efco Corporation, 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 Efco Corporation operate in?
Efco Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332321). 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 Efco Corporation owes me wages?
If you believe Efco Corporation 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 Efco Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Efco Corporation ranks #11,222 (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 Efco Corporation's safety record compare to industry average?
Efco Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $28,700 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Global Tungsten & Powders CORP. in Towanda, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $28,700 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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