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Manufacturing · Saint Louis, MO

McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC. ranks #56,430 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$4,819
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#56,430
of 99,447 penalized employers

McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC. in Saint Louis, 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: $4,819. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC. 2 times across a longer 6-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 #56,430 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Lyons Electric Motor Company in Ebensburg, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,820 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#56,430
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC. runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$4,819 Top 43% most affordable more affordable than 57% 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 McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0021.843.665.487.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PRECISION PRODUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SKILLED MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MID-STATE TANK CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21EMPORIA FOUNDRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 83LAMAR TRAILERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PCL FIXTURES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36LIBERTY COCA-COLA BE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNITED DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NONLETHAL TECHNOLOGIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CLIMAX PAPERBOARD INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18AUDION AUTOMATION LI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19THE PULLMAN COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CHAMPION CONCRETE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NORTH AMERICAN PACKA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AJINOMOTO FOODS NORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5IDAHO TIMBER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AGROPUR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WHEELS AMERICA SAN F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26McCay Tool & Enginee…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC. ranks #23,463 at $4,819 current penalty.

How McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC. Compares

McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC.'s 1.50 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 moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-02-10

Last Inspection

2026-06-12

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,410

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $2,410 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$6,883

Current Penalty Amount

$4,819

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,064 from the initial assessment of $6,883. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $4,819 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,410 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC., both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,819 here).

Euro-Tech Cabinetry & Remodeling CORP. $4,820 IL Lyons Electric Motor Company $4,820 PA Production Chemical CO., INC. $4,818 IL Quality Paint and Coatings $4,817 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mondelez International 2 insp. Chicago, IL Precision Production 2 insp. Cleveland, OH Skilled Manufacturing INC. 2 insp. Traverse City, MI Mid-State Tank CO., INC. 2 insp. Arthur, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Euro-Tech Cabinetry & Remodeling CORP.
Plainfield, IL
2 inspections $4,820
Lyons Electric Motor Company
Ebensburg, PA
2 inspections $4,820
Los Pasteles Bakery
Laredo, TX
0 inspections $0
U S Manufacturing
Middleboro, MA
0 inspections $0
Production Chemical CO., INC.
Franklin Park, IL
2 inspections $4,818

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What to do with this record

Use McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC. have? ▼
McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,819.
How many OSHA inspections has McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC. had? ▼
McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-02-10 and the most recent on 2026-06-12. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC.? ▼
McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC. has been assessed $4,819 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,883 (a 30.0% reduction).
What industry does McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC. operate in? ▼
McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 334511). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC. ranks #56,430 (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 McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
McCay Tool & Engineering CO. INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,819 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, Lyons Electric Motor Company in Ebensburg, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,820 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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