Manufacturing · Arnold, MO

Sinclair & Rush, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sinclair & Rush, INC. ranks #17,293 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty80% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$20,226
OSHA penalties: 10
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #17,293
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sinclair & Rush, INC. in Arnold, MO has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,226. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 116 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sinclair & Rush, INC. 4 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,293 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $4,688 in back wages owed to 116 affected workers. For comparison, Manchester Molding & MFG. CO., INC. in Manchester, CT is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $24,900 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection: 80.0%
of violations were serious: #17,293
of 99,447 penalized employers: $4,688
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 70/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
B Wage & hour compliance: $5K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($5K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Sinclair & Rush, INC.

$20,226
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Sinclair & Rush, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$20,226 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Sinclair & Rush, INC..

Sinclair & Rush, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Sinclair & Rush, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Sinclair & Rush, INC. is the #8,379 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($20,226). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Sinclair & Rush, INC. ranks #3,144 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($4,688).

Combined federal exposure here: $20,226 OSHA penalties plus $4,688 WHD back wages (18.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Sinclair & Rush, INC. Compares

Sinclair & Rush, INC.'s 2.50 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 above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-06-23

Last Inspection

2022-07-08

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,057

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 11 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $5,057 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

80.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$30,373

Current Penalty Amount

$20,226

Penalty Reduction

33.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$24,914

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,147 from the initial assessment of $30,373. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$4,688

Employees Affected

116

WHD Violations

116

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$40

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$4,688

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Sinclair & Rush, INC. owed $4,688 in back wages to 116 employees across 1 case and 116 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 Sinclair & Rush, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Sinclair & Rush, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	10	8.0
Total Penalty	$20,226	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$5,057	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sinclair & Rush, INC., both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,226 here).

Scheerer Bearing Corporation $20,228 PA Fehrer Automotive North America, LLC $20,229 AL Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC $20,230 NJ American Hose & Hydraulics $20,230 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Commonwealth Plywood, INC. 4 insp. Whitehall, NY Heartland Label Printers LLC 4 insp. Little Chute, WI Tri-Union Seafoods, LLC 4 insp. Lyons, GA Fromm Family Foods, LLC 4 insp. Mequon, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

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Gilbert, AZ

0 inspections $0

Manchester Molding & MFG. CO., INC.

Manchester, CT

3 inspections $24,900

Springfield Concrete Block & Brick, INC.

Springfield, OH

4 inspections $24,900

Colfor Manufacturing, INC.

Malvern, OH

2 inspections $24,900

Accurate Fab

Streetsboro, OH

2 inspections $24,900

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What to do with this record

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Sinclair & Rush, INC. also carries $4,688 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 Sinclair & Rush, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Sinclair & Rush, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 4 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Sinclair & Rush, INC. have? ▼

Sinclair & Rush, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,226.

How many OSHA inspections has Sinclair & Rush, INC. had? ▼

Sinclair & Rush, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-23 and the most recent on 2022-07-08. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Sinclair & Rush, INC.? ▼

Sinclair & Rush, INC. has been assessed $20,226 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,373 (a 33.4% reduction). Additionally, $4,688 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Sinclair & Rush, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Sinclair & Rush, INC. has 8 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 Sinclair & Rush, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Sinclair & Rush, INC., resulting in $4,688 in back wages owed to 116 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Sinclair & Rush, INC. operate in? ▼

Sinclair & Rush, 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.

What should I do if Sinclair & Rush, INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Sinclair & Rush, INC. 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 $4,688 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Sinclair & Rush, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sinclair & Rush, INC. ranks #17,293 (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 Sinclair & Rush, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Sinclair & Rush, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $20,226 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Manchester Molding & MFG. CO., INC. in Manchester, CT is a similar manufacturing employer with $24,900 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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