This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1986. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Quaker Oats Safety Record

ST. Joseph, MO

F

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

Last inspected 08/12/1986

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Quaker Oats in ST. Joseph, Missouri has 86 workplace safety violations across 17 inspections, with 11 classified as serious and $3,375 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1972 to 1986.

Quaker Oats, located in ST. Joseph, Missouri, was last inspected by OSHA in 1986. 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 86 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 $3,375.

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.

86 Violations
17 Inspections
11 Serious
$3,375 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
69 ($355)
Serious?
11 ($2,050)
Repeat?
6 ($970)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 4 inspections (12 total) since 1975
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1972
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1975
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1973
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 2 inspections (7 total) since 1975
OSHA initially proposed $4,940 in penalties for Quaker Oats, later reduced to $3,375 — a 32% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
12 citations $820
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
9 citations $700
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
8 citations $510
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
7 citations $65
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
6 citations $395
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/12/1986 Planned? ST. Joseph, MO 17 $630
10/11/1983 Follow-Up? ST Joseph, MO 0 $0
10/04/1983 Complaint? ST Joseph, MO 0 $0
07/06/1983 Planned? ST Joseph, MO 8 $900
08/20/1980 Follow-Up? ST Joseph, MO 0 $0
08/20/1980 Complaint? ST Joseph, MO 0 $0
01/27/1978 Complaint? ST Joseph, MO 0 $0
07/07/1977 Follow-Up? ST Joseph, MO 0 $0
06/07/1977 Follow-Up? ST Joseph, MO 0 $0
03/25/1977 Follow-Up? ST Joseph, MO 0 $0
03/01/1977 Complaint? ST Joseph, MO 8 $720
11/30/1976 Complaint? ST Joseph, MO 11 $205
02/10/1976 Planned? ST Joseph, MO 0 $0
09/17/1975 Complaint? ST Joseph, MO 34 $735
08/25/1975 Complaint? ST Joseph, MO 0 $0
09/11/1973 Complaint? ST Joseph, MO 1 $25
12/21/1972 Complaint? ST Joseph, MO 7 $160

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