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Wholesale Trade · Shelbina, MO

Shelby County Motors, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Shelby County Motors, INC. ranks #42,721 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty71% serious
$7,672
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#42,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

Shelby County Motors, INC. in Shelbina, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,672. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Shelby County Motors, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,721 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, I.H. Schlezinger, INC. in Columbus, OH is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,683 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#42,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Shelby County Motors, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Shelby County Motors, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$7,672 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Shelby County Motors, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.41420.627.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE HOME DEPOT #8938, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7C M HOLTZINGER FRUIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26BLUELINX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KLEIN STEEL SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NORTHERN METAL RECYC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DISTRIBUTION INTERNA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FOAM FACTORY, INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CANNON STRUCTURES, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12VALLEY GRAIN, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PERRIN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ANIMAL HEALTH INTERN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2W.B. JOHNSTON GRAIN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MOTION INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LTD EXTERIORS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BODOW RECYLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22700 N. PULASKI INC.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHEX FINER FOODS, IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HILLANDALE FARMS OHI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NORTHLAND FOREST PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3F.W. WEBB COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Shelby County Motors…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Shelby County Motors, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Shelby County Motors, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Shelby County Motors, INC. ranks #2,060 at $7,672 current penalty.

How Shelby County Motors, INC. Compares

Shelby County Motors, INC.'s 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-02-25

Last Inspection

2014-02-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,836

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $3,836 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$10,960

Current Penalty Amount

$7,672

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,288 from the initial assessment of $10,960. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Shelby County Motors, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Shelby County Motors, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 7 5.5
Total Penalty $7,672 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,836 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Shelby County Motors, INC., both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,672 here).

Azcon Corporation $7,680 IL Okon Metals INC. $7,680 TX I.H. Schlezinger, INC. $7,683 OH Shamrock Foods Company $7,660 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Home Depot #8938 2 insp. Kenai, AK C M Holtzinger Fruit CO LLC 2 insp. Yakima, WA Bluelinx Corporation 2 insp. Denville, NJ Klein Steel Services INC 2 insp. Buffalo, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Azcon Corporation
Alton, IL
2 inspections $7,680
Okon Metals INC.
Dallas, TX
2 inspections $7,680
R&M Plastic Recycling
Sebring, OH
0 inspections $0
I.H. Schlezinger, INC.
Columbus, OH
2 inspections $7,683
ES Recycling
Bluff City, TN
0 inspections $0

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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 Shelby County Motors, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Shelby County Motors, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Shelby County Motors, INC. have? ▼
Shelby County Motors, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,672.
How many OSHA inspections has Shelby County Motors, INC. had? ▼
Shelby County Motors, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-02-25 and the most recent on 2014-02-25. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Shelby County Motors, INC.? ▼
Shelby County Motors, INC. has been assessed $7,672 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,960 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Shelby County Motors, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Shelby County Motors, INC. has 5 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 Shelby County Motors, INC. operate in? ▼
Shelby County Motors, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Shelby County Motors, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Shelby County Motors, INC. ranks #42,721 (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 Shelby County Motors, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Shelby County Motors, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,672 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, I.H. Schlezinger, INC. in Columbus, OH is a similar wholesale trade employer with $7,683 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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