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Manufacturing · Kingsville, MO

Stahl Specialty Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Stahl Specialty Company ranks #6,866 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 35 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty80% serious
$40,564
OSHA penalties
35
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#6,866
of 99,447 penalized employers

Stahl Specialty Company in Kingsville, MO has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 35 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,564. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Stahl Specialty Company 5 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 35 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,866 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 28 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $4,064 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Smithfield Foods in Cincinnati, OH is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $44,610 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#6,866
of 99,447 penalized employers
$4,064
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 43/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 35 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $4K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($4K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Stahl Specialty Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Stahl Specialty Company runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$40,564 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Stahl Specialty Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.009.719.429.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSPECTRUM MACHINE INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 29HIRSCHVOGEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17REFRESCO BEVERAGES U…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7REYES COCA-COLA BOTT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8GRUMA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9TRANSGLOBAL INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12RIPLEY INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25RIVIANA FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11TENNECO, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5DIAMANTE ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13THE HERSHEY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1TYSON FRESH MEATS IBP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4BRIDOR USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 37ORBIS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22JELD-WEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6INTERCONTINENTAL PAC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 33MALCO PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5WABASH NATIONAL CORP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22ALPHA WELDING & BOAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13ALL AMERICAN PET PRO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23Stahl Specialty Comp…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 35
Stahl Specialty Company has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 35 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.

Stahl Specialty Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Stahl Specialty Company sits at penalty rank #3,458 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($40,564 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Stahl Specialty Company at rank #3,267 of 4,429 employers ($4,064 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $40,564 OSHA penalties plus $4,064 WHD back wages (9.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Stahl Specialty Company Compares

Stahl Specialty Company's 7.00 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 well above peers (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-08-04

Last Inspection

2021-12-08

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,113

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 10 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $8,113 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

28

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$98,790

Current Penalty Amount

$40,564

Penalty Reduction

58.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$44,628

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $58,226 from the initial assessment of $98,790. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$4,064
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$4,064
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$4,064

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Stahl Specialty Company owed $4,064 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 2 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 Stahl Specialty Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Stahl Specialty Company Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 35 8.0
Total Penalty $40,564 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,113 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($40,564 here).

North Texas Flameproof & Wood Specialties $40,562 TX Cleanaire, INC. $40,570 NV Union Metal Industries Corporation $40,580 OH HC Retail LLC $40,580 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Spectrum Machine INC. 5 insp. Ravenna, OH Hirschvogel, INC. 5 insp. Columbus, OH Refresco Beverages US INC 5 insp. Fort Worth, TX Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, L.L.C. 5 insp. San Leandro, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Priority Pallet INC
Beaumont, CA
4 inspections $44,635
Lincoln Wood Products, INC.
Merrill, WI
3 inspections $44,643
Smithfield Foods
Cincinnati, OH
3 inspections $44,610
Diversified Manufacturing Corporation
Prescott, WI
4 inspections $44,648
Agropur INC.
Appleton, WI
4 inspections $44,653

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What to do with this record

Use Stahl Specialty Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Stahl Specialty Company against Priority Pallet INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Stahl Specialty Company's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Stahl Specialty Company also carries $4,064 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 Stahl Specialty Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Stahl Specialty Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 35 violations across 5 inspections, including 28 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 Stahl Specialty Company have? ▼
Stahl Specialty Company has 35 OSHA violations on record, including 28 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,564.
How many OSHA inspections has Stahl Specialty Company had? ▼
Stahl Specialty Company has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-04 and the most recent on 2021-12-08. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Stahl Specialty Company? ▼
Stahl Specialty Company has been assessed $40,564 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $98,790 (a 58.9% reduction). Additionally, $4,064 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Stahl Specialty Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Stahl Specialty Company has 28 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 Stahl Specialty Company been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Stahl Specialty Company, resulting in $4,064 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Stahl Specialty Company operate in? ▼
Stahl Specialty Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331523). 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 Stahl Specialty Company owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Stahl Specialty Company 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 $4,064 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Stahl Specialty Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Stahl Specialty Company ranks #6,866 (the top 10% 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 Stahl Specialty Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Stahl Specialty Company's total OSHA penalty of $40,564 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Smithfield Foods in Cincinnati, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $44,610 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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