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Lancaster Sign CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lancaster Sign CO. ranks #62,705 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$3,803
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#62,705
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lancaster Sign CO. in Joplin, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,803. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lancaster Sign CO. 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,705 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, JKD Enterprises, INC. in Colorado Springs, CO is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,803 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#62,705
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lancaster Sign CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lancaster Sign CO. runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$3,803 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Lancaster Sign CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.25.61014.418.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedY TECH CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18M BUILDER GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WORLDWIDE CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CABRERA CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EMBASSY HOMES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NORTHERN HOME IMPROV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CELSO FUNEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ANTHONY SMITH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MAESTRO CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GNH ROOFING, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TOP NOTCH HOME DESIGN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARK III CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PATIN CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KBN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ROVINI CONCRETE CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SER CONSTRUCTION PAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VIVAS FRAMENG, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DREAM WALL ENTERPRIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SOUTHERN GULF CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9EDGE BUILDERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Lancaster Sign CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Lancaster Sign CO. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Lancaster Sign CO. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Lancaster Sign CO. is the #19,438 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($3,803).

How Lancaster Sign CO. Compares

Lancaster Sign CO.'s 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-10-05

Last Inspection

2021-01-28

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,902

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,902 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$9,607

Current Penalty Amount

$3,803

Penalty Reduction

60.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,804 from the initial assessment of $9,607. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Lancaster Sign CO. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lancaster Sign CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $3,803 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,902 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lancaster Sign CO., both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,803 here).

Jose Yanez $3,803 TX JKD Enterprises, INC. $3,803 CO Ra Haitz Company $3,803 NY Total Steel, INC $3,803 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Y Tech Construction 2 insp. Palisades Park, NJ M Builder Group, INC. 2 insp. Mount Prospect, IL Worldwide CO. INC. 2 insp. Clark, NJ Cabrera Construction 2 insp. Westerville, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jose Yanez
Red Oak, TX
2 inspections $3,803
JKD Enterprises, INC.
Colorado Springs, CO
2 inspections $3,803
Ra Haitz Company
Batavia, NY
2 inspections $3,803
Total Steel, INC
Brooklyn, NY
2 inspections $3,803
Ile Construction Group, INC.
Brooklyn, NY
2 inspections $3,803

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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 Lancaster Sign CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lancaster Sign CO.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Lancaster Sign CO. have? ▼
Lancaster Sign CO. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,803.
How many OSHA inspections has Lancaster Sign CO. had? ▼
Lancaster Sign CO. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-05 and the most recent on 2021-01-28. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lancaster Sign CO.? ▼
Lancaster Sign CO. has been assessed $3,803 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,607 (a 60.4% reduction).
Does Lancaster Sign CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lancaster Sign CO. has 1 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 Lancaster Sign CO. operate in? ▼
Lancaster Sign CO. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238990). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lancaster Sign CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lancaster Sign CO. ranks #62,705 (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 Lancaster Sign CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lancaster Sign CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,803 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, JKD Enterprises, INC. in Colorado Springs, CO is a similar construction employer with $3,803 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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