Manufacturing · Lone Jack, MO

Republic Foods

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Republic Foods has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: $136,117
Back wages owed

Republic Foods in Lone Jack, MO has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Republic Foods once. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $136,117 in back wages owed to 530 affected workers. For comparison, Fulton County Processing, LTD. in Delta, OH is another manufacturing employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $136,183 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $136,117
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About Republic Foods

The federal enforcement record for Republic Foods in Lone Jack, MO shows 1 OSHA inspection with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Manufacturing sector average of 7.8 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Republic Foods to date. The Manufacturing sector average runs $15,410 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $136,117 in back wages owed to 530 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2022-02-15 to 2022-02-15, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2022-02-15

Last Inspection

2022-02-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$136,117

Employees Affected

530

WHD Violations

531

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$257

Avg Back Wages per Case

$136,117

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Republic Foods owed $136,117 in back wages to 530 employees across 1 case and 531 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Republic Foods compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Republic Foods	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	2.5
Violations	0	7.8
Total Penalty	$0	$15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$6,092

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Republic Foods safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Republic Foods's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 1 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 Republic Foods have? ▼

Republic Foods has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Republic Foods had? ▼

Republic Foods has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-02-15 and the most recent on 2022-02-15. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Republic Foods? ▼

Republic Foods has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $136,117 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has Republic Foods been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Republic Foods, resulting in $136,117 in back wages owed to 530 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Republic Foods operate in? ▼

Republic Foods operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311412). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Republic Foods owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Republic Foods owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $136,117 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does Republic Foods's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Republic Foods's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fulton County Processing, LTD. in Delta, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $136,183 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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