Manufacturing · Saint Louis, MO

Zone Enterprises

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Zone Enterprises ranks #14,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty84% serious
$23,246
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#14,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

Zone Enterprises in Saint Louis, MO has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,246. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Zone Enterprises 6 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 3.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Vitakraft Sunseed, INC. in Weston, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $23,252 in current penalties.

3.2
violations per inspection
84.2%
of violations were serious
#14,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 44/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (3.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Zone Enterprises compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Zone Enterprises runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$23,246 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Zone Enterprises.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0010.019.929.939.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTAMARACK MILL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 38SUMMERFORD PALLET CO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17ORBIS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19WAYNE FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3MEDTRONIC PUERTO RIC…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6THE TIMKENSTEEL CORP…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23KOCH FOODS OF MISSIS…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18READY PAC FOODS, INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8HYTROL CONVEYOR COMP…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4MOHAWK INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5CIRCLE W TRAILERS, I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23OSHKOSH DEFENSE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8M & H CRATES, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 33GARDEN-FRESH FOODS, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12LAMINATE TECHNOLOGIE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10MILLCO WOODWORKING LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7PULSE TECHNOLOGIES I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3BATTERY BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0HAILIANG COPPER TEXA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 34Zone Enterprises, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19
Zone Enterprises has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Zone Enterprises in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Zone Enterprises sits at penalty rank #7,184 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($23,246 assessed).

How Zone Enterprises Compares

Zone Enterprises's 3.17 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2012-10-18

Last Inspection

2022-01-12

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,874

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 9 years, averaging 3.2 violations per visit. That's $3,874 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

84.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

15.8% 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

$28,425

Current Penalty Amount

$23,246

Penalty Reduction

18.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,179 from the initial assessment of $28,425. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Zone Enterprises compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Zone Enterprises Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $23,246 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,874 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Zone Enterprises, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,246 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

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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 Zone Enterprises safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Zone Enterprises's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 6 inspections, including 16 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 Zone Enterprises have?
Zone Enterprises has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,246.
How many OSHA inspections has Zone Enterprises had?
Zone Enterprises has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-18 and the most recent on 2022-01-12. This averages 3.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Zone Enterprises?
Zone Enterprises has been assessed $23,246 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,425 (a 18.2% reduction).
Does Zone Enterprises have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Zone Enterprises has 16 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 Zone Enterprises operate in?
Zone Enterprises operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 339991). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Zone Enterprises rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Zone Enterprises ranks #14,701 (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 Zone Enterprises's safety record compare to industry average?
Zone Enterprises's total OSHA penalty of $23,246 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Vitakraft Sunseed, INC. in Weston, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $23,252 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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