Manufacturing · Tulsa, OK

Wenco Energy Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wenco Energy Corporation has a concerning safety record: 65 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty58% serious

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$190,008
OSHA penalties: 65
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: $56,448
Back wages owed

Wenco Energy Corporation in Tulsa, OK has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 65 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $190,008. 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 Wenco Energy Corporation 4 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 65 violations, averaging 16.3 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 38 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $56,448 in back wages owed to 60 affected workers. For comparison, Meshoppen Stone INC. in Meshoppen, PA is another manufacturing employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $0 in current penalties.

16.3
violations per inspection: 58.5%
of violations were serious: 99%
of penalized employers rank lower: $56,448
in back wages recovered

Wenco Energy Corporation

$190,008
Manufacturing avg

$15,410

What this shows Wenco Energy Corporation runs far above peers (12.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$190,008 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Wenco Energy Corporation

The federal enforcement record for Wenco Energy Corporation in Tulsa, OK includes 4 OSHA inspections and 65 violations, translating to 16.25 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 38 (58.5%) were classified as serious, 1 (1.5%) as willful, and 16 (24.6%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $320,290 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $190,008 - a 40.7% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $47,502. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs far above peers (12.3x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $56,448 in back wages owed to 60 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2010-09-28 to 2016-03-01, a window of roughly 5 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-09-28

Last Inspection

2016-03-01

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

16.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$47,502

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 4 inspections over 5 years, averaging 16.3 violations per visit. That's $47,502 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Serious

58.5% of total

Willful

1.5% of total

Repeat

24.6% of total

Other-Than-Serious

15.4% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$320,290

Current Penalty Amount

$190,008

Penalty Reduction

40.7%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$246,456

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $130,282 from the initial assessment of $320,290. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$56,448

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$941

Avg Back Wages per Case

$56,448

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Wenco Energy Corporation owed $56,448 in back wages to 60 employees across 1 case and 62 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 Wenco Energy Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Wenco Energy Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.5
Violations	65	7.8
Total Penalty	$190,008	$15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$47,502	$6,092

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wenco Energy Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Wenco Energy Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 65 violations across 4 inspections, including 38 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 Wenco Energy Corporation have? ▼

Wenco Energy Corporation has 65 OSHA violations on record, including 38 serious, 1 willful, and 16 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $190,008.

How many OSHA inspections has Wenco Energy Corporation had? ▼

Wenco Energy Corporation has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-28 and the most recent on 2016-03-01. This averages 16.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Wenco Energy Corporation? ▼

Wenco Energy Corporation has been assessed $190,008 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $320,290 (a 40.7% reduction). Additionally, $56,448 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Wenco Energy Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Wenco Energy Corporation has 38 serious violations, 1 willful violations, and 16 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.

Has Wenco Energy Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Wenco Energy Corporation, resulting in $56,448 in back wages owed to 60 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Wenco Energy Corporation operate in? ▼

Wenco Energy Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333132). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Wenco Energy Corporation owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Wenco Energy Corporation 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 $56,448 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does Wenco Energy Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Wenco Energy Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $190,008 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (12.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Meshoppen Stone INC. in Meshoppen, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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