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Manufacturing · Washington, MO

Frick's Quality Meats, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Frick's Quality Meats, INC. ranks #2,317 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty86% serious
$84,314
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#2,317
of 99,447 penalized employers

Frick's Quality Meats, INC. in Washington, MO has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $84,314. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Frick's Quality Meats, INC. 5 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.4 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,317 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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. For comparison, American Cast Iron Pipe Company in Birmingham, AL is another manufacturing employer with 13 OSHA inspections on record and $84,231 in current penalties.

1.4
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#2,317
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 70/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Frick's Quality Meats, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Frick's Quality Meats, INC. runs far above peers (5.3x 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

$84,314 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($84,314) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $84,314 $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 Frick's Quality Meats, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.009.719.429.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHENEY PULP AND PAPE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 37O-I GLASS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9TYSON FRESH MEATS, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8HYUNDAI POLYTECH AME…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24MORGAN LI, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13ULTRA POLY INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 32KELSEY-HAYES COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5ACE GALVANIZING INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7PORT ERIE PLASTICS I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4MCSHAN LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8PELCO PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11HOWMET CASTINGS & SE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5FCA US LLC STERLING …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1G&S METAL PRODUCTS C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16CENTRAL STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23TRUSTILE DOORS OF IOWA, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8KENNEDY VALVE, A DIV…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12LAKE REGION MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8BURNER SYSTEMS INTER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23GRAPHIC PACKAGING IN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8Frick's Quality Meat…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7
Frick's Quality Meats, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Frick's Quality Meats, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Frick's Quality Meats, INC. ranks #1,213 at $84,314 current penalty.

How Frick's Quality Meats, INC. Compares

Frick's Quality Meats, INC.'s 1.40 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 far above peers (5.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2021-06-22

Last Inspection

2026-01-22

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,863

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.4 violations per visit. That's $16,863 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

14.3% 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

$125,689

Current Penalty Amount

$84,314

Penalty Reduction

32.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $41,375 from the initial assessment of $125,689. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Frick's Quality Meats, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Frick's Quality Meats, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $84,314 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,863 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Frick's Quality Meats, INC., both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($84,314 here).

Hem, INC. $84,300 OK Peking Noodle CO., INC. $84,300 CA Creekstone Farms Premium Beef LLC $84,275 KS American Cast Iron Pipe Company $84,231 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Cheney Pulp and Paper Company 5 insp. Franklin, OH O-I Glass, INC. 5 insp. Waco, TX Tyson Fresh Meats, INC. 5 insp. Lexington, NE Hyundai Polytech America, INC. 5 insp. Eufaula, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hem, INC.
Pryor, OK
4 inspections $84,300
Peking Noodle CO., INC.
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $84,300
Creekstone Farms Premium Beef LLC
Arkansas City, KS
14 inspections $84,275
Innovative Refrigeration Systems
Lyndhurst, VA
1 inspections $43,830
American Cast Iron Pipe Company
Birmingham, AL
13 inspections $84,231

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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 Frick's Quality Meats, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Frick's Quality Meats, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 5 inspections, including 6 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 Frick's Quality Meats, INC. have? ▼
Frick's Quality Meats, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $84,314.
How many OSHA inspections has Frick's Quality Meats, INC. had? ▼
Frick's Quality Meats, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-06-22 and the most recent on 2026-01-22. This averages 1.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Frick's Quality Meats, INC.? ▼
Frick's Quality Meats, INC. has been assessed $84,314 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $125,689 (a 32.9% reduction).
Does Frick's Quality Meats, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Frick's Quality Meats, INC. has 6 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Frick's Quality Meats, INC. operate in? ▼
Frick's Quality Meats, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311612). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Frick's Quality Meats, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Frick's Quality Meats, INC. ranks #2,317 (the top 5% 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 Frick's Quality Meats, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Frick's Quality Meats, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $84,314 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.3x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, American Cast Iron Pipe Company in Birmingham, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $84,231 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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