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Manufacturing · Saint Joseph, MO

Van Am Tooling and Engineering

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Van Am Tooling and Engineering ranks #37,127 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,310
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#37,127
of 99,447 penalized employers

Van Am Tooling and Engineering in Saint Joseph, MO has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,310. 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 Tooling and Engineering 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,127 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Quality Profile Services in Council Grove, KS is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,310 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#37,127
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Van Am Tooling and Engineering compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Van Am Tooling and Engineering runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$9,310 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Van Am Tooling and Engineering.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.310.720.029.438.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHENRY COMPANY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MAGNAFLEX INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37AMERICAN PAPER BAG, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12PRESSED PAPERBOARD T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ACC FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27UNIVERSAL CUSTOM DIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25A.C. MILLER CONCRETE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18USUI INTERNATIONAL C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20AZTECA MILLING, L.P., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7R.A. YANCEY LUMBER C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CENTURY CASTING CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16NEW ENGLAND WOOD PEL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8YODER SMOKERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3THE GUIDA-SEIBERT DA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ROHRER CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SLIM HANEY MACHINING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18ADVANCED METAL COMPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SPRINGS FABRICATION,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PLAINVILLE PLATING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ROCHESTER OVERNIGHT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14Van Am Tooling and E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Van Am Tooling and Engineering has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Van Am Tooling and Engineering in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Van Am Tooling and Engineering sits at penalty rank #16,593 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($9,310 assessed).

How Van Am Tooling and Engineering Compares

Van Am Tooling and Engineering's 1.33 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 below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-03-06

Last Inspection

2013-08-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,103

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $3,103 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$13,300

Current Penalty Amount

$9,310

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,990 from the initial assessment of $13,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Van Am Tooling and Engineering compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Van Am Tooling and Engineering Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $9,310 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,103 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,310 here).

Octopi Brewing, LLC $9,310 WI LFC Industries INC. a Div. of RKR Technologies, LTD $9,310 TX Complete Truck Bodies, INC. $9,310 GA Quality Profile Services $9,310 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Henry Company LLC 3 insp. Fernley, NV Magnaflex Industries, INC. 3 insp. Mount Sterling, KY American Paper Bag, LLC 3 insp. Sugar Notch, PA Pressed Paperboard Technologies, LLC 3 insp. Findlay, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Octopi Brewing, LLC
Waunakee, WI
2 inspections $9,310
LFC Industries INC. a Div. of RKR Technologies, LTD
Arlington, TX
2 inspections $9,310
Complete Truck Bodies, INC.
Gay, GA
2 inspections $9,310
Quality Profile Services
Council Grove, KS
2 inspections $9,310
Venda Ravioli, INC.
Providence, RI
2 inspections $9,311

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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 Tooling and Engineering safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Van Am Tooling and Engineering's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Van Am Tooling and Engineering have? ▼
Van Am Tooling and Engineering has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,310.
How many OSHA inspections has Van Am Tooling and Engineering had? ▼
Van Am Tooling and Engineering has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-06 and the most recent on 2013-08-22. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Van Am Tooling and Engineering? ▼
Van Am Tooling and Engineering has been assessed $9,310 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,300 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Van Am Tooling and Engineering have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Van Am Tooling and Engineering has 4 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 Tooling and Engineering operate in? ▼
Van Am Tooling and Engineering operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Van Am Tooling and Engineering rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Van Am Tooling and Engineering ranks #37,127 (the upper half 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 Tooling and Engineering's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Van Am Tooling and Engineering's total OSHA penalty of $9,310 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Quality Profile Services in Council Grove, KS is a similar manufacturing employer with $9,310 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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