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Van-Am Paint and Fabrication

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Van-Am Paint and Fabrication ranks #10,589 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$29,926
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#10,589
of 99,447 penalized employers

Van-Am Paint and Fabrication in Saint Joseph, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $29,926. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Van-Am Paint and Fabrication 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,589 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 Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Glaser's Collision Center in Louisville, KY is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#10,589
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Van-Am Paint and Fabrication compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Van-Am Paint and Fabrication runs far above peers (9.7x 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

$29,926 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Van-Am Paint and Fabrication.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLITHIA CHEVROLET BUI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8A-1 AMERICAN METAL R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29BLACK'S TIRE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8OK TIRE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TRAILCO TERMINAL SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24ADVANCED FIRST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21BRINKLEY AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11WATSON ELECTRICAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SUPERCUTS CORPORATE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PIONEER MOTOR OF TRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15IM AUTOMOTIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ARAMARK UNIFORM & CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3QUEST CYLINDER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AQULIES RAMIREZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9COMPASS SUPPORT SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STEPHEN KNOLL SALON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMANDA'S REDI-MIX LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8COLUMBIA RIVER MANDR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DESIGN RIDES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VIENNA CLEANERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Van-Am Paint and Fab…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Van-Am Paint and Fabrication has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Van-Am Paint and Fabrication in the Other Services enforcement ledger

In Other Services, Van-Am Paint and Fabrication sits at penalty rank #108 of 2,361 penalized establishments ($29,926 assessed).

How Van-Am Paint and Fabrication Compares

Van-Am Paint and Fabrication's 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (9.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-11-20

Last Inspection

2025-11-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,963

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $14,963 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$52,964

Current Penalty Amount

$29,926

Penalty Reduction

43.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,038 from the initial assessment of $52,964. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Van-Am Paint and Fabrication compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Van-Am Paint and Fabrication Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 12 3.8
Total Penalty $29,926 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,963 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Van-Am Paint and Fabrication, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($29,926 here).

Hammer Collection INC $29,470 CA All City Auto Body, INC. $29,387 NV Innovative Repairs LLC $30,500 WA Frenchman Valley Farmers Coop $30,544 NE

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Lithia Chevrolet Buick GMC of Helena 2 insp. Helena, MT A-1 American Metal Refinishing, INC. 2 insp. Riviera Beach, FL Black's Tire Service, INC. 2 insp. Monroe, NC OK Tire, INC. 2 insp. Bismarck, ND

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Triad Mobile Solutions
New Braunfels, TX
0 inspections $0
Euphoria Salon & Spa
Charlotte, NC
0 inspections $0
Glaser's Collision Center
Louisville, KY
0 inspections $0
GMP Mechanical
Layton, UT
0 inspections $0
A & C Autobody Inc.
West Harrison, NY
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 Van-Am Paint and Fabrication safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Van-Am Paint and Fabrication's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Van-Am Paint and Fabrication have? ▼
Van-Am Paint and Fabrication has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $29,926.
How many OSHA inspections has Van-Am Paint and Fabrication had? ▼
Van-Am Paint and Fabrication has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-11-20 and the most recent on 2025-11-20. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Van-Am Paint and Fabrication? ▼
Van-Am Paint and Fabrication has been assessed $29,926 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $52,964 (a 43.5% reduction).
Does Van-Am Paint and Fabrication have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Van-Am Paint and Fabrication 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.
What industry does Van-Am Paint and Fabrication operate in? ▼
Van-Am Paint and Fabrication operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811121). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Van-Am Paint and Fabrication rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Van-Am Paint and Fabrication ranks #10,589 (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 Van-Am Paint and Fabrication's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Van-Am Paint and Fabrication's total OSHA penalty of $29,926 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (9.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Glaser's Collision Center in Louisville, KY is a similar other services 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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