Manufacturing · Tulsa, OK

Wenco Energy Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wenco Energy Corporation ranks #598 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 65 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty58% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$190,008
OSHA penalties: 65
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #598
of 99,447 penalized employers

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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #598 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 (1.5x 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, Mercedes Benz U.S. International, Inc. in Vance, AL is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $27,683 in current penalties.

16.3
violations per inspection: 58.5%
of violations were serious: #598
of 99,447 penalized employers: $56,448
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 6/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 65 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (16.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
F Wage & hour compliance: $56K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($56K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Wenco Energy Corporation

$190,008
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Wenco Energy Corporation runs far above peers (12.1x 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 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Wenco Energy Corporation.

Wenco Energy Corporation has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 65 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.

Wenco Energy Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Wenco Energy Corporation is the #333 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($190,008). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Wenco Energy Corporation ranks #585 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($56,448).

Combined federal exposure here: $190,008 OSHA penalties plus $56,448 WHD back wages (22.9% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Wenco Energy Corporation Compares

Wenco Energy Corporation's 16.25 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 far above peers (12.1x the sector average).

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

$6,093

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 $6,093.

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 CaseAbove average

$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 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Wenco Energy Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	65	8.0
Total Penalty	$190,008	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$47,502	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wenco Energy Corporation, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($190,008 here).

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works $190,200 ME Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. $190,404 LA Hankook & Company Es America CORP. $189,375 TN American Nitrile Operations, LLC. $190,650 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Safeway, INC. 4 insp. Denver, CO Hagel Metal Fabrication, INC. 4 insp. East Peoria, IL Wood-Mode LLC 4 insp. Kreamer, PA Long Falls Paperboard LLC 4 insp. Brattleboro, VT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

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32 inspections $245,710

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2 inspections $246,817

Amtec Corporation

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6 inspections $246,034

Mercedes Benz U.S. International, Inc.

Vance, AL

4 inspections $27,683

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1 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Wenco Energy Corporation also carries $56,448 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 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 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 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.

Where does Wenco Energy Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wenco Energy Corporation ranks #598 (the top 1% 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 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 $15,763 per employer (12.1x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mercedes Benz U.S. International, Inc. in Vance, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $27,683 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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