Construction · Columbia, MO

Star Heating & Cooling, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Star Heating & Cooling, INC has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

0% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Star Heating & Cooling, INC in Columbia, 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. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Star Heating & Cooling, INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Paradigm Engineers & Construction in Louisville, KY is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious

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.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Star Heating & Cooling, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.35.49.513.617.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY REDEVELOPMENT, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FORTUNE PAINTING COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17ALB CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15WEIHE CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CM & ASSOCIATES CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LLAMAS CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DAN'S EXCAVATING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MENA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BARRIGA ENTERPRISES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SALVADOR ORDONEZ CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14THE IDEAL COMPANY, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LOBO MASONRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15STRONG MAN ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HILLTOWN CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALWAYS UNDERGROUND I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MGM DRYWALL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RONCONE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RIVERVIEW CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UNION INDUSTRIAL CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CONSTRUCTURE CONTRAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Star Heating & Cooli…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Star Heating & Cooling, INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

How Star Heating & Cooling, INC Compares

Star Heating & Cooling, INC's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Star Heating & Cooling, INC to date. The Construction sector average runs $6,767 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-09-10

Last Inspection

2014-09-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Star Heating & Cooling, INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Star Heating & Cooling, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $0 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Star Heating & Cooling, 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 Star Heating & Cooling, INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Star Heating & Cooling, INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Star Heating & Cooling, INC have?
Star Heating & Cooling, INC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Star Heating & Cooling, INC had?
Star Heating & Cooling, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-09-10 and the most recent on 2014-09-10. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Star Heating & Cooling, INC?
Star Heating & Cooling, INC has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,900 (a 100.0% reduction).
What industry does Star Heating & Cooling, INC operate in?
Star Heating & Cooling, INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Star Heating & Cooling, INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Star Heating & Cooling, INC's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Paradigm Engineers & Construction in Louisville, KY is a similar construction 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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