Construction · Joplin, MO

Emery Sapp & Sons

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Emery Sapp & Sons has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: $6,389
Back wages owed

Emery Sapp & Sons in Joplin, MO has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 3 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 Emery Sapp & Sons once. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $6,389 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Russco, INC. in Bangor, ME is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,390 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $6,389
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About Emery Sapp & Sons

The federal enforcement record for Emery Sapp & Sons in Joplin, MO shows 1 OSHA inspection with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Emery Sapp & Sons to date. The Construction sector average runs $6,751 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 2 cases producing $6,389 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker.

Inspection activity spans from 2017-02-03 to 2017-02-03, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-02-03

Last Inspection

2017-02-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$6,389

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$6,389

Avg Back Wages per Case

$3,195

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Emery Sapp & Sons owed $6,389 in back wages to 1 employee across 2 cases and 3 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: Construction

How Emery Sapp & Sons compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Emery Sapp & Sons	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	2.0
Violations	0	3.3
Total Penalty	$0	$6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$3,361

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emery Sapp & Sons safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Emery Sapp & Sons's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Emery Sapp & Sons have? ▼

Emery Sapp & Sons has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Emery Sapp & Sons had? ▼

Emery Sapp & Sons has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-02-03 and the most recent on 2017-02-03. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Emery Sapp & Sons? ▼

Emery Sapp & Sons has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $6,389 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has Emery Sapp & Sons been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Emery Sapp & Sons, resulting in $6,389 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Emery Sapp & Sons operate in? ▼

Emery Sapp & Sons operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Emery Sapp & Sons owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Emery Sapp & Sons 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 $6,389 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.

How does Emery Sapp & Sons's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Emery Sapp & Sons's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Russco, INC. in Bangor, ME is a similar construction employer with $6,390 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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