Manufacturing · Saint Louis, MO

Loy-Lange Box Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Loy-Lange Box Company ranks #3,351 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty83% serious
$66,622
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#3,351
of 99,447 penalized employers

Loy-Lange Box Company in Saint Louis, MO has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $66,622. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Loy-Lange Box Company 5 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 3.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,351 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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, Moly Manufacturing INC in Ellsworth, KS is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $66,608 in current penalties.

3.6
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#3,351
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 38/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Loy-Lange Box Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Loy-Lange Box Company runs well above peers (4.2x 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

$66,622 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 ($66,622) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $66,622 $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 Loy-Lange Box Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0015.230.445.760.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedASARCO LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15SWOBODA INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22SWEET SPECIALTY SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9PRODUCERS DAIRY FOOD…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11HD RAMPS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6EVERBRITE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11CPG BUILDING PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6FELDMEIER EQUIPMENT,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9IOWA ALUMINUM INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8WESTROCK COATED BOAR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4CJB INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14REFLECTIONS GRANITE …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 58ALCOM INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6DURA-STRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17BERNHARDT FURNITURE …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14MERCK & COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0FCA LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14BARRY CALLEBAUT USA …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14SIERRA PACIFIC INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7Loy-Lange Box Company, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18
Loy-Lange Box Company has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Loy-Lange Box Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Loy-Lange Box Company is the #1,729 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($66,622).

How Loy-Lange Box Company Compares

Loy-Lange Box Company's 3.60 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 (4.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2014-02-11

Last Inspection

2020-05-07

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,324

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 6 years, averaging 3.6 violations per visit. That's $13,324 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

11.1% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

5.6% 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

$112,099

Current Penalty Amount

$66,622

Penalty Reduction

40.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $45,477 from the initial assessment of $112,099. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Loy-Lange Box Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Loy-Lange Box Company Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 18 8.0
Total Penalty $66,622 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,324 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Loy-Lange Box Company, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($66,622 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Loy-Lange Box Company safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Loy-Lange Box Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 5 inspections, including 15 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 Loy-Lange Box Company have?
Loy-Lange Box Company has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $66,622.
How many OSHA inspections has Loy-Lange Box Company had?
Loy-Lange Box Company has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-02-11 and the most recent on 2020-05-07. This averages 3.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Loy-Lange Box Company?
Loy-Lange Box Company has been assessed $66,622 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $112,099 (a 40.6% reduction).
Does Loy-Lange Box Company have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Loy-Lange Box Company has 15 serious violations, and 2 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 Loy-Lange Box Company operate in?
Loy-Lange Box Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322211). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Loy-Lange Box Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Loy-Lange Box Company ranks #3,351 (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 Loy-Lange Box Company's safety record compare to industry average?
Loy-Lange Box Company's total OSHA penalty of $66,622 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.2x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Moly Manufacturing INC in Ellsworth, KS is a similar manufacturing employer with $66,608 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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