This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2007. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Metro Waste Systems Safety Record

Wellston, MO · Administrative & Waste Services

F

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

Last inspected 06/15/2007

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Metro Waste Systems in Wellston, Missouri has 21 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 11 classified as serious and $4,425 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1987 to 2007.

Metro Waste Systems, located in Wellston, Missouri, was last inspected by OSHA in 2007. 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 21 violations on file, 11 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $4,425.

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.

21 Violations
4 Inspections
11 Serious
$4,425 Penalties
Serious?
11 ($4,425)
Other-than-Serious?
10 ($0)
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1987
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1987
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1987
OSHA initially proposed $4,575 in penalties for Metro Waste Systems, later reduced to $4,425 — a 3% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
4 citations
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
4 citations $650
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations $1,150
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
3 citations $450
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
1 citation $450
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/15/2007 Follow-Up? Wellston, MO 2 $225
09/01/2006 Complaint? Wellston, MO 8 $3,750
06/03/1987 Complaint? Wellston, MO 2 $0
06/03/1987 Complaint? Wellston, MO 9 $450

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