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Lowell Manufacturing Company INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lowell Manufacturing Company INC. ranks #8,406 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$35,240
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#8,406
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lowell Manufacturing Company INC. in Pacific, MO has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $35,240. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lowell Manufacturing Company INC. 4 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 32 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,406 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 32 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Swift Pork Company in Beardstown, IL is another manufacturing employer with 19 OSHA inspections on record and $35,242 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#8,406
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lowell Manufacturing Company INC. runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$35,240 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Lowell Manufacturing Company INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0014.929.944.859.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSCHWANS GLOBAL SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 57ISPICE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19MI-T-M CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8STELLA-JONES CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21R-TECH TOOL & MACHIN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13FORMATION PLASTICS I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6S K LUMBER, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13J.G. FINNERAN ASSOCI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12KETTLE CUISINE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2HUNTSVILLE AMERICAN …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 36TOWER INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6ALABAMA HEAT EXCHANG…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20ADVANCE BRONZE INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9FILMTECH CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5MASTERBRAND CABINETS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3A & H DUFFY POLISHIN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17LAKEVIEW FORGE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11THOMBERT INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4NUTRIENT FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12IPREH, LLC DBA INNOV…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4Lowell Manufacturing…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 32
Lowell Manufacturing Company INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 32 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.

Lowell Manufacturing Company INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Lowell Manufacturing Company INC. is the #4,224 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($35,240).

How Lowell Manufacturing Company INC. Compares

Lowell Manufacturing Company INC.'s 8.00 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 above peers (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2015-02-03

Last Inspection

2024-01-09

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,810

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 9 years, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $8,810 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

32

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

$80,656

Current Penalty Amount

$35,240

Penalty Reduction

56.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $45,416 from the initial assessment of $80,656. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Lowell Manufacturing Company INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lowell Manufacturing Company INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 32 8.0
Total Penalty $35,240 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,810 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lowell Manufacturing Company INC., both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($35,240 here).

Swift Pork Company $35,242 IL Growers Fertilizer Corporation $35,243 FL Voyant Beauty $35,234 IL Greater Omaha Packing CO., INC. $35,250 NE

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Schwans Global Supply Chain, INC. 4 insp. Atlanta, GA Ispice, LLC 4 insp. Jackson, AL MI-T-M Corporation 4 insp. Peosta, IA Stella-Jones Corporation 4 insp. Warrior, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Swift Pork Company
Beardstown, IL
19 inspections $35,242
Growers Fertilizer Corporation
Lake Alfred, FL
3 inspections $35,243
Voyant Beauty
Countryside, IL
2 inspections $35,234
RACO Interiors
Waxahachie, TX
0 inspections $0
Greater Omaha Packing CO., INC.
Omaha, NE
9 inspections $35,250

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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 Lowell Manufacturing Company INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lowell Manufacturing Company INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 4 inspections, including 32 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 Lowell Manufacturing Company INC. have? ▼
Lowell Manufacturing Company INC. has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 32 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $35,240.
How many OSHA inspections has Lowell Manufacturing Company INC. had? ▼
Lowell Manufacturing Company INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-02-03 and the most recent on 2024-01-09. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lowell Manufacturing Company INC.? ▼
Lowell Manufacturing Company INC. has been assessed $35,240 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $80,656 (a 56.3% reduction).
Does Lowell Manufacturing Company INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lowell Manufacturing Company INC. has 32 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 Lowell Manufacturing Company INC. operate in? ▼
Lowell Manufacturing Company INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lowell Manufacturing Company INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lowell Manufacturing Company INC. ranks #8,406 (the top 10% 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 Lowell Manufacturing Company INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lowell Manufacturing Company INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $35,240 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Swift Pork Company in Beardstown, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $35,242 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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