This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2010. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Deffenbaugh Industries Safety Record

ST. Joseph, MO · Administrative & Waste Services

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 03/17/2010

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Deffenbaugh Industries in ST. Joseph, Missouri has 19 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 14 classified as serious and $9,866 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2000 to 2010.

Deffenbaugh Industries, located in ST. Joseph, Missouri, was last inspected by OSHA in 2010. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 19 violations on file, 14 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $9,866.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

19 Violations
5 Inspections
14 Serious
$9,866 Penalties
Serious?
14 ($9,416)
Other-than-Serious?
5 ($450)
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 2000
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2000
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2000
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2004
OSHA initially proposed $19,733 in penalties for Deffenbaugh Industries, later reduced to $9,866 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
4 citations $2,329
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
3 citations $2,338
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
2 citations $638
1910.0023 Ladders
2 citations $1,200
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/17/2010 Planned? ST. Joseph, MO 2 $1,575
03/17/2010 Planned? ST. Joseph, MO 3 $2,438
03/03/2004 Planned? ST. Joseph, MO 1 $0
03/03/2004 Planned? ST. Joseph, MO 7 $3,092
03/21/2000 Planned? ST Joseph, MO 6 $2,762

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