Manufacturing Safety in Missouri
OSHA violations and inspection data for manufacturing employers in Missouri
According to OSHA enforcement records, 3,989 manufacturing employers in Missouri have accumulated 38,948 workplace safety violations across 11,662 inspections, with 25,577 classified as serious and $36,348,961 in total penalties. 2,243 employers received an F safety grade and 1,048 received a D grade. In the past 5 years, 1,524 violations resulted in $7,772,772 in penalties.
Manufacturing Workplace Safety in Missouri
The manufacturing sector is one of the most inspected industries in Missouri, with OSHA conducting 11,662 inspections across 3,989 employers. 25,577 violations were classified as serious, meaning they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Safety grades are assigned based on a weighted violation formula that accounts for the severity of each citation — willful and repeat violations carry the highest weight.
2,243 manufacturing employers in Missouri received an F safety grade, indicating significantly elevated violation rates. Another 1,048 received a D grade. Workers in Missouri's manufacturing industry who have been injured on the job may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. OSHA also protects workers' right to report unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation.
Manufacturing Employers in Missouri 25 shown of 3,989
| Employer | City | Violations | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal Science | Fenton | 142 | F |
| Doe Run | Herculaneum | 141 | F |
| True Manufacturing Company | O'Fallon | 138 | F |
| Matthews Manufacturing | ST. Louis | 132 | F |
| Butterball Turkey | Carthage | 123 | F |
| Ford Motor | Claycomo | 116 | D |
| Stahl Specialty | Kingsville | 104 | F |
| Daimler Chrysler Corporation - North | Fenton | 98 | D |
| Specialloy Metals | New Madrid | 93 | F |
| Quaker Window Products | Freeburg | 92 | F |
| Lyons Diecasting | Buckner | 92 | F |
| Cargill | California | 89 | F |
| Gilster-Mary Lee | Perryville | 88 | F |
| Leggett & Platt | Carthage | 86 | F |
| Hemco | Independence | 85 | F |
| Industrial Steel Fabrication | Hazelwood | 82 | F |
| Pleasant Hill Veneer | Pleasant Hill | 81 | F |
| Universal Packaging | Kirkwood | 80 | F |
| Continental Fabricators | ST. Louis | 80 | F |
| Tracker Marine | Bolivar | 80 | F |
| Ford Motor | Hazelwood | 79 | F |
| Efco | Monett | 76 | F |
| American Wilcon Plastics | Orrick | 75 | F |
| Paul Mueller | Springfield | 75 | F |
| Fag Bearing | Joplin | 75 | F |
Work in manufacturing in Missouri?
Every worker has the right to a safe workplace. If your employer has OSHA violations and you've been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Use the search below to look up your employer's full safety record, including violation history, penalty amounts, and safety grade.
All data from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database. Updated March 2026.