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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Joplin, MO

Gilton Solid Waste

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gilton Solid Waste ranks #4,143 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty67% serious
$57,896
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,143
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gilton Solid Waste in Joplin, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $57,896. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gilton Solid Waste 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,143 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Valentino Lopez in Atkinson, NC is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#4,143
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Gilton Solid Waste compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Gilton Solid Waste runs far above peers (16.8x 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

$57,896 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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 ($57,896) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $57,896 $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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Gilton Solid Waste.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPOINT SAL PACKING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LA VINA CONTRACTING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14LAW PLANTATION FARMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MID VALLEY LABOR SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3IRSIK & DOLL SUNBELT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PINAL FEEDING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23BOTTOMLEY EVERGREENS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STEPHAN VINEYARDS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ORONDO CIDER WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OREGON BERRY PACKING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TITAN AG SERVICES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JC FARM SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CONRAD RUIZ, JR., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ALEJANDRO CERVANTES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6OVERLOOK HARVESTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0USDA, FOREST SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MURRAY FAMILY FARMS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0JDRC MANAGED SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COAST KING PACKING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Gilton Solid Waste, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Gilton Solid Waste has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Gilton Solid Waste in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Among 2,224 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with OSHA penalties on file, Gilton Solid Waste ranks #50 at $57,896 current penalty.

How Gilton Solid Waste Compares

Gilton Solid Waste's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.4 violations per employer.

Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (16.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-04-22

Last Inspection

2024-04-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$28,948

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $28,948 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$57,896

Current Penalty Amount

$57,896

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Gilton Solid Waste compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gilton Solid Waste Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 6 2.4
Total Penalty $57,896 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $28,948 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gilton Solid Waste, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($57,896 here).

Yergat Packing Company, INC. $58,705 CA Milky Way Farms $59,075 CA Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. $56,010 CA Trinity Packing Company, INC. $55,685 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Point Sal Packing, INC. 2 insp. Santa Maria, CA LA Vina Contracting, INC. 2 insp. McFarland, CA Law Plantation Farms LLC 2 insp. Albany, GA Mid Valley Labor Services INC 2 insp. Madera, CA

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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 Gilton Solid Waste safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gilton Solid Waste's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Gilton Solid Waste have? ▼
Gilton Solid Waste has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $57,896.
How many OSHA inspections has Gilton Solid Waste had? ▼
Gilton Solid Waste has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-04-22 and the most recent on 2024-04-22. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gilton Solid Waste? ▼
Gilton Solid Waste has been assessed $57,896 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Gilton Solid Waste have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gilton Solid Waste has 4 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.
What industry does Gilton Solid Waste operate in? ▼
Gilton Solid Waste operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111191). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Gilton Solid Waste rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gilton Solid Waste ranks #4,143 (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 Gilton Solid Waste's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gilton Solid Waste's total OSHA penalty of $57,896 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (16.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Valentino Lopez in Atkinson, NC is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $0 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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