Manufacturing · Saint Louis, MO

ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC. ranks #1,404 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 58 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty67% serious
$113,926
OSHA penalties
58
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#1,404
of 99,447 penalized employers

ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC. in Saint Louis, MO has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 58 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $113,926. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC. 5 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 58 violations, averaging 11.6 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,404 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 39 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 (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Picasso Shutters in Salt Lake City, UT is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

11.6
violations per inspection
67.2%
of violations were serious
#1,404
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 58 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (11.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC. runs far above peers (7.2x 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

$113,926 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($113,926) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $113,926 $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 ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0015.230.445.660.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPINNACLE FOODS GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 56IVC US, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17BERRIDGE MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19ENGINEERING SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12PEPSI MIDAMERICA CO., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24SHIOCTON CUT STOCK LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 28PROFORM POWDERED MET…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14EASTERN WIRE PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18LORNAMEAD, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6ERICKSON INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17BRADY ENTERPRISES IN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8GENERAL DOORS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6CERRO FLOW PRODUCTS,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3MONDI BAGS USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7MASTER MILLWORK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2BASF CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1ENVIROFOCUS TECHNOLO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 44THE PALLET PLACE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 29ST. Louis Cold Drawn…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 58
ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 58 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.

ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC. sits at penalty rank #766 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($113,926 assessed).

How ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC. Compares

ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC.'s 11.60 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 far above peers (7.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2015-07-15

Last Inspection

2018-03-22

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

11.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$22,785

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 3 years, averaging 11.6 violations per visit. That's $22,785 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

39

Serious

67.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

6

Repeat

10.3% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

22.4% 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

$407,587

Current Penalty Amount

$113,926

Penalty Reduction

72.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $293,661 from the initial assessment of $407,587. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 58 8.0
Total Penalty $113,926 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $22,785 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC., both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 58 violations across 5 inspections, including 39 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 ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC. have?
ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC. has 58 OSHA violations on record, including 39 serious, 0 willful, and 6 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $113,926.
How many OSHA inspections has ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC. had?
ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-15 and the most recent on 2018-03-22. This averages 11.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC.?
ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC. has been assessed $113,926 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $407,587 (a 72.0% reduction).
Does ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC. has 39 serious violations, and 6 repeat 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 ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC. operate in?
ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331221). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC. ranks #1,404 (the top 1% 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 ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $113,926 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (7.2x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Picasso Shutters in Salt Lake City, UT is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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