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Manufacturing · Saint Louis, MO

Semco Plastics Company, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Semco Plastics Company, INC ranks #38,537 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$8,898
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#38,537
of 99,447 penalized employers

Semco Plastics Company, INC in Saint Louis, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,898. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Semco Plastics Company, INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,537 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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. For comparison, Midwest Manufacturing in Holiday City, OH is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $8,900 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#38,537
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Semco Plastics Company, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Semco Plastics Company, INC runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$8,898 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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 Semco Plastics Company, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0021.242.563.785.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPARKER HANNIFIN CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38DK MANUFACTURING FRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BRIDGFORD FOODS PROC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23POCAHONTAS ALUMINUM …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 55AMERICAN SPINCAST, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 81WOODWARD IODINE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 49FLAGSTONE PAVERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARCOUSTICS USA SOUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24GERMAN MACHINED PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10QUALITY VISION INTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MONARCH METAL FINISH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40SONIC INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EVOLUTION OF FLORIDA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MIDLAND STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BALL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SOZIO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13VOLVO GROUP NORTH AM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PGT INDUSTRIES INC./…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VIE DE FRANCE YAMAZA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17FORT MILLER FAB3 CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Semco Plastics Compa…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Semco Plastics Company, INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Semco Plastics Company, INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Semco Plastics Company, INC ranks #17,141 at $8,898 current penalty.

How Semco Plastics Company, INC Compares

Semco Plastics Company, INC's 1.00 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 (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-12-15

Last Inspection

2016-12-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,449

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,449 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$14,830

Current Penalty Amount

$8,898

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,932 from the initial assessment of $14,830. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Semco Plastics Company, INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Semco Plastics Company, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $8,898 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,449 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Semco Plastics Company, INC, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,898 here).

Clarke County Pole & Piling CO., INC. $8,898 AL Midwest Manufacturing $8,900 OH Beaver Creek Wood Products, LLC $8,900 WI Maddox Metal Works, INC. $8,900 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Parker Hannifin Corporation 2 insp. Batesville, MS DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC 2 insp. Frazeysburg, OH Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation 2 insp. Chicago, IL Pocahontas Aluminum Company, INC. 2 insp. Pocahontas, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Clarke County Pole & Piling CO., INC.
Thomasville, AL
3 inspections $8,898
Midwest Manufacturing
Holiday City, OH
3 inspections $8,900
Beaver Creek Wood Products, LLC
Marinette, WI
2 inspections $8,900
Maddox Metal Works, INC.
Dallas, TX
2 inspections $8,900
Belisle Machine & Tool INC
Camden, TN
4 inspections $8,900

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What to do with this record

Use Semco Plastics Company, 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 Semco Plastics Company, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Semco Plastics Company, INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Semco Plastics Company, INC have? ▼
Semco Plastics Company, INC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,898.
How many OSHA inspections has Semco Plastics Company, INC had? ▼
Semco Plastics Company, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-12-15 and the most recent on 2016-12-08. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Semco Plastics Company, INC? ▼
Semco Plastics Company, INC has been assessed $8,898 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,830 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Semco Plastics Company, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Semco Plastics Company, INC has 2 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 Semco Plastics Company, INC operate in? ▼
Semco Plastics Company, INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Semco Plastics Company, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Semco Plastics Company, INC ranks #38,537 (the upper 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 Semco Plastics Company, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Semco Plastics Company, INC's total OSHA penalty of $8,898 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, Midwest Manufacturing in Holiday City, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $8,900 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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