Paul Mueller Safety Record

Springfield, MO · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 09/05/2024

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Paul Mueller in Springfield, Missouri has 75 workplace safety violations across 24 inspections, with 42 classified as serious and $56,653 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1974 to 2024.

Paul Mueller in Springfield, Missouri has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Paul Mueller among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

42 of the 75 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Missouri workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

3.1 Paul Mueller violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Below industry average
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2 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
1 Serious (5 yr)
$18,057 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 75 violations, $56,653 in penalties across 24 inspections
75 Total Violations
24 Total Inspections
42 Total Serious
$56,653 Total Penalties
Serious?
1 ($9,557)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($8,500)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1974
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1974
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (10 total) since 1981
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1981
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1981
Violations decreased 98% over the past 5 years (1 recent vs 40 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $96,654 in penalties for Paul Mueller, later reduced to $56,653 — a 41% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
10 citations $1,560
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
7 citations $110
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
6 citations $5,625
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
6 citations $125
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
5 citations $730

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Paul Mueller in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/05/2024 Referral? Springfield, MO 1 $8,500
03/17/2021 Referral? Springfield, MO 1 $9,557
03/29/2017 Planned? Springfield, MO 2 $8,556
11/22/2011 Complaint? Springfield, MO 1 $2,100
11/22/2011 Complaint? Springfield, MO 4 $3,500
11/03/2011 Accident? Springfield, MO 0 $0
02/25/2009 Planned? Springfield, MO 4 $4,750
05/31/2006 Referral? Springfield, MO 3 $675
05/03/2006 Planned? Springfield, MO 11 $8,550
03/19/1998 Complaint? Springfield, MO 2 $3,375
04/11/1995 Complaint? Springfield, MO 1 $0
10/18/1994 Complaint? Springfield, MO 1 $2,150
02/17/1993 Complaint? Springfield, MO 10 $2,190
11/09/1992 Complaint? Springfield, MO 1 $0
12/17/1991 Follow-Up? Springfield, MO 0 $0
09/25/1991 Accident? Springfield, MO 1 $1,000
08/21/1984 Planned? Springfield, MO 0 $0
10/06/1983 Complaint? Springfield, MO 1 $180
06/17/1982 Planned? Springfield, MO 0 $0
07/09/1981 Accident? Springfield, MO 2 $0
06/10/1981 Follow-Up? Springfield, MO 0 $0
04/29/1981 Complaint? Springfield, MO 1 $0
04/29/1981 Complaint? Springfield, MO 9 $560
02/07/1974 Planned? Springfield, MO 19 $1,010

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