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Manufacturing · Scott City, MO

Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures ranks #53,924 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$5,249
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#53,924
of 99,447 penalized employers

Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures in Scott City, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,249. 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 Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,924 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $600 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Sumiden Wire Products Corporation in Stockton, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,850 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#53,924
of 99,447 penalized employers
$600
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 62/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $600 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($600 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures 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

$5,249 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.912.724.536.348.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHERMAL POLYMER SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35UNITED SUGARS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 46CUSTOM ALUMINUM PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORTHEAST PRECAST LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19JCG INDUSTRIES, INC.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TYSON PREPARED FOODS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5G2K CORP. D/B/A/ GBC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SONS & CO. WOODWORKI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MAGNABLEND, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HEARTHSIDE USA - CPG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ENVASES OHIO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DW-NATIONAL STANDARD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17CUSTOM COOLER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MADISON FORMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALL POINTS COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HALE PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BAY VALLEY FOODS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8OMEGA STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GENESEE A & B LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FOAMWORKS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Schaefer's Electrica…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures is the #22,623 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($5,249). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures ranks #4,412 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($600).

Combined federal exposure here: $5,249 OSHA penalties plus $600 WHD back wages (10.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures Compares

Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures's 4.00 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 moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-10-07

Last Inspection

2014-11-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,625

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $2,625 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$7,497

Current Penalty Amount

$5,249

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$5,849

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,248 from the initial assessment of $7,497. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$600
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$600
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$600

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures owed $600 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 2 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 Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $5,249 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,625 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,249 here).

Selected Furniture LLC $5,250 IN Straton Industries, INC. $5,250 CT Mahle Filter Systems North America, INC. $5,250 TN Duro Textile Printers $5,250 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Thermal Polymer Systems, LC 2 insp. Angleton, TX United Sugars 2 insp. Mason City, IA Custom Aluminum Products, INC. 2 insp. South Elgin, IL Northeast Precast LLC. 2 insp. Millville, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Schebler Company, the
Bettendorf, IA
3 inspections $5,850
Questspecialty Corporation
Wayne, MI
2 inspections $5,850
Amvac Chemical Corporation
Commerce, CA
3 inspections $5,850
Nuimage Windows & Doors INC.
Anaheim, CA
2 inspections $5,850
Sumiden Wire Products Corporation
Stockton, CA
2 inspections $5,850

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What to do with this record

Use Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures against Schebler Company, the, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures also carries $600 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures have? ▼
Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,249.
How many OSHA inspections has Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures had? ▼
Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-07 and the most recent on 2014-11-18. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures? ▼
Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures has been assessed $5,249 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,497 (a 30.0% reduction). Additionally, $600 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures has 6 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.
Has Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures, resulting in $600 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures operate in? ▼
Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332322). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures 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 $600 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures ranks #53,924 (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 Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures's total OSHA penalty of $5,249 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, Sumiden Wire Products Corporation in Stockton, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,850 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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