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Manufacturing · Joplin, MO

O & F Machine Products Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), O & F Machine Products Company ranks #21,045 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$17,016
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#21,045
of 99,447 penalized employers

O & F Machine Products Company in Joplin, MO has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,016. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected O & F Machine Products Company 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,045 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Brentwood Originals in Youngstown, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,017 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#21,045
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 22/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How O & F Machine Products Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows O & F Machine Products Company sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$17,016 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 O & F Machine Products Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.79.91724.231.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFERROGLOBE USA METAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5KERRY INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9AMERICAN SPIRIT GRAP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17CONVERTED PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MIDAIR USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24GREENLAND COMPOSITES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28DAIRY FARMERS OF AME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TOPRE AMERICA CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ALBERTVILLE QUALITY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LEWCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10HOLLISTER-WHITNEY EL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CUMMINGS RESOURCES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ASHLAND FOUNDRY AND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17QUALITY STEEL CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22GALLAND HENNING NOPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28ELRINGKLINGER AUTOMO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21BROWNING ENTERPRISE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30PRECISION WIRE PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MAHR INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SOUTHWEST UNITED IND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12O & F Machine Produc…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14
O & F Machine Products Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

O & F Machine Products Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, O & F Machine Products Company sits at penalty rank #10,036 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($17,016 assessed).

How O & F Machine Products Company Compares

O & F Machine Products Company's 4.67 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-03-10

Last Inspection

2014-04-17

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,672

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $5,672 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

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

$26,093

Current Penalty Amount

$17,016

Penalty Reduction

34.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,077 from the initial assessment of $26,093. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How O & F Machine Products Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric O & F Machine Products Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 14 8.0
Total Penalty $17,016 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,672 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for O & F Machine Products Company, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,016 here).

Epsco Powder and Industrial Coatings LLC $17,017 ID Brentwood Originals $17,017 OH Hampton Machine Shop INC. $17,013 VA Highline-Warren, LLC $17,012 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Ferroglobe USA Metallurgical, INC. 3 insp. Waterford, OH Kerry INC. 3 insp. Calhoun, GA American Spirit Graphics 3 insp. Des Moines, IA Converted Products, INC. 3 insp. Milwaukee, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Epsco Powder and Industrial Coatings LLC
Boise, ID
2 inspections $17,017
Brentwood Originals
Youngstown, OH
2 inspections $17,017
Hampton Machine Shop INC.
Hampton, VA
4 inspections $17,013
RBR Enterprises, LLC
Byhalia, MS
0 inspections $0
Highline-Warren, LLC
Milwaukee, WI
4 inspections $17,012

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What to do with this record

Use O & F Machine Products Company'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 O & F Machine Products Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, O & F Machine Products Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 3 inspections, including 14 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 O & F Machine Products Company have? ▼
O & F Machine Products Company has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,016.
How many OSHA inspections has O & F Machine Products Company had? ▼
O & F Machine Products Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-10 and the most recent on 2014-04-17. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for O & F Machine Products Company? ▼
O & F Machine Products Company has been assessed $17,016 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,093 (a 34.8% reduction).
Does O & F Machine Products Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. O & F Machine Products Company has 14 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 O & F Machine Products Company operate in? ▼
O & F Machine Products Company 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 O & F Machine Products Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, O & F Machine Products Company ranks #21,045 (the top quarter 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 O & F Machine Products Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
O & F Machine Products Company's total OSHA penalty of $17,016 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Brentwood Originals in Youngstown, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,017 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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