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Seaman & Schuske Metal Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Seaman & Schuske Metal Works ranks #10,594 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty86% serious
$29,910
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#10,594
of 99,447 penalized employers

Seaman & Schuske Metal Works in Saint Joseph, MO has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $29,910. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Seaman & Schuske Metal Works 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,594 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Victor Terrazas in Opelika, AL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $29,909 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#10,594
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Seaman & Schuske Metal Works compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Seaman & Schuske Metal Works runs well above peers (4.4x 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

$29,910 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Seaman & Schuske Metal Works.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.97.013.019.125.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE BEST CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24JAMSCAR CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NEW FUTURE CONTRACTO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BOBBY CAMPBELL ROOFI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JOSE LUIS MEDELLIN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3VAN BUREN BUILDERS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ROSSI CONTRACTORS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MIDWEST CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5E20 STUCCO INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9AB CONTRACTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3STEPHEN COY CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BUILDING BLOCKS ROOF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NAVAS ESTRUCTURAS ME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4RIC-MAN INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SKANSKA WALSH JOINT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2JOHN HICKS DBA FINIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ERIC CAMPOS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HIGH QUALITY CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FRANCETIC HOME BUILD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20BILL SHIELDS ROOFING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Seaman & Schuske Met…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Seaman & Schuske Metal Works has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Seaman & Schuske Metal Works in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Seaman & Schuske Metal Works ranks #2,571 at $29,910 current penalty.

How Seaman & Schuske Metal Works Compares

Seaman & Schuske Metal Works's 2.33 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2024-02-22

Last Inspection

2025-02-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,970

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $9,970 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$50,347

Current Penalty Amount

$29,910

Penalty Reduction

40.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,437 from the initial assessment of $50,347. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Seaman & Schuske Metal Works compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Seaman & Schuske Metal Works Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 7 3.3
Total Penalty $29,910 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,970 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Seaman & Schuske Metal Works, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($29,910 here).

Victor Terrazas $29,909 AL Enos Ramos Zapeda $29,914 OH GPPC INC. $29,914 MP L C Carpio No 2 CORP. $29,900 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Best Construction Corporation 3 insp. Portsmouth, NH Jamscar Construction 3 insp. Philadelphia, PA New Future Contractor Corporation 3 insp. Bordentown, NJ Bobby Campbell Roofing, INC. 3 insp. Saint Johns, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pro-Applicators
Canajoharie, NY
0 inspections $0
Victor Terrazas
Opelika, AL
2 inspections $29,909
Concrete Coring Company
Butler, PA
0 inspections $0
Enos Ramos Zapeda
Columbia Station, OH
2 inspections $29,914
GPPC INC.
Saipan, MP
12 inspections $29,914

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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 Seaman & Schuske Metal Works safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Seaman & Schuske Metal Works's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Seaman & Schuske Metal Works have? ▼
Seaman & Schuske Metal Works has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $29,910.
How many OSHA inspections has Seaman & Schuske Metal Works had? ▼
Seaman & Schuske Metal Works has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-02-22 and the most recent on 2025-02-26. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Seaman & Schuske Metal Works? ▼
Seaman & Schuske Metal Works has been assessed $29,910 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $50,347 (a 40.6% reduction).
Does Seaman & Schuske Metal Works have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Seaman & Schuske Metal Works 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.
What industry does Seaman & Schuske Metal Works operate in? ▼
Seaman & Schuske Metal Works operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Seaman & Schuske Metal Works rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Seaman & Schuske Metal Works ranks #10,594 (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 Seaman & Schuske Metal Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Seaman & Schuske Metal Works's total OSHA penalty of $29,910 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (4.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Victor Terrazas in Opelika, AL is a similar construction employer with $29,909 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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