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Heitz Machine & Manufacturing

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Heitz Machine & Manufacturing ranks #90,499 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$675
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#90,499
of 99,447 penalized employers

Heitz Machine & Manufacturing in Maryland Heights, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $675. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Heitz Machine & Manufacturing 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #90,499 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, HL-GA Battery Company LLC in Ellabell, GA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $675 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#90,499
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Heitz Machine & Manufacturing compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Heitz Machine & Manufacturing runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$675 Top 9% most affordable more affordable than 91% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $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 Heitz Machine & Manufacturing.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.117.833.549.264.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWORCESTER ENVELOPE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNIVERSAL FABRICATIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25OTECH DELAWARE CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29EARTH FRIENDLY PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35PEARL LEATHER FINISH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27ARGOS USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ENVIROTECH SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ROCK-IT NATURAL STONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CTWWM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13RONDO OF AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 62INGRAM READYMIX INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ETHOS MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TEJAS TUBULAR PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5K & S PALLETS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24METAMORA INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22KHS USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ALL-STATES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18PEWAG TRACTION CHAIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PLASPACK U.S.A., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TAYLOR FORGE STAINLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Heitz Machine & Manu…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Heitz Machine & Manufacturing has 2 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.

Heitz Machine & Manufacturing in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Heitz Machine & Manufacturing sits at penalty rank #33,343 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($675 assessed).

How Heitz Machine & Manufacturing Compares

Heitz Machine & Manufacturing's 3.50 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 well below peers (0.04x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-02-06

Last Inspection

2014-06-06

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$338

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $338 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

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

$6,750

Current Penalty Amount

$675

Penalty Reduction

90.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,075 from the initial assessment of $6,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Heitz Machine & Manufacturing compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Heitz Machine & Manufacturing Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $675 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $338 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Heitz Machine & Manufacturing, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($675 here).

Nautical Engineering, INC. $675 CA Leo's Pallets $675 CA HL-GA Battery Company LLC $675 GA The a Johnson Company, LLC $675 VT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Worcester Envelope Company 2 insp. Auburn, MA Universal Fabricating & Construction Services 2 insp. Columbus, OH Otech Delaware Corporation 2 insp. Rolling Prairie, IN Earth Friendly Products 2 insp. Norwood, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Nautical Engineering, INC.
Alameda, CA
2 inspections $675
HL-GA Battery Company LLC
Ellabell, GA
3 inspections $675
The a Johnson Company, LLC
Bristol, VT
3 inspections $675
MM Manufacturing , LLC
Lajas, PR
2 inspections $675
Ell-Tron Manufacturing CO INC
Vanderbilt, MI
3 inspections $675

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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 Heitz Machine & Manufacturing safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Heitz Machine & Manufacturing's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Heitz Machine & Manufacturing have? ▼
Heitz Machine & Manufacturing has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $675.
How many OSHA inspections has Heitz Machine & Manufacturing had? ▼
Heitz Machine & Manufacturing has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-06 and the most recent on 2014-06-06. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Heitz Machine & Manufacturing? ▼
Heitz Machine & Manufacturing has been assessed $675 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,750 (a 90.0% reduction).
Does Heitz Machine & Manufacturing have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Heitz Machine & Manufacturing has 7 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 Heitz Machine & Manufacturing operate in? ▼
Heitz Machine & Manufacturing operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Heitz Machine & Manufacturing rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Heitz Machine & Manufacturing ranks #90,499 (the lower half 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 Heitz Machine & Manufacturing's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Heitz Machine & Manufacturing's total OSHA penalty of $675 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, HL-GA Battery Company LLC in Ellabell, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $675 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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