This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2009. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Empire District Electric Safety Record

Joplin, MO · Utilities

D

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

Last inspected 01/07/2009

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Empire District Electric in Joplin, Missouri has 9 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 6 classified as serious and $10,562 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1991 to 2009.

Empire District Electric, located in Joplin, Missouri, was last inspected by OSHA in 2009. 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 9 violations on file, 6 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $10,562.

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.

9 Violations
4 Inspections
6 Serious
$10,562 Penalties
Serious?
6 ($8,062)
Other-than-Serious?
3 ($2,500)
1910.0067 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1991
OSHA initially proposed $18,375 in penalties for Empire District Electric, later reduced to $10,562 — a 43% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0269 OSHA Standard
5 citations $5,875
1910.0067 OSHA Standard
3 citations $4,688
1910.0145 OSHA Standard
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/07/2009 Planned? Joplin, MO 0 $0
12/30/2008 Referral? Joplin, MO 1 $2,250
05/09/1995 Accident? Joplin, MO 5 $5,875
08/21/1991 Referral? Joplin, MO 3 $2,438

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