Owensville, Missouri · Sign Manufacturing · NAICS 339950
Since 1976, OSHA inspectors have visited Grimco Inc. in Missouri 12 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Jan 17, 2019 as a planned inspection, in Owensville.
In all, OSHA issued 43 citation items: 20 serious and 23 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $23,468; today they stand at $13,508, 42% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.217 (mechanical power presses), 11 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Grimco Inc. averages $2,871 across 2 cited inspections.
Grimco Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company202 South L&d Drive, Owensville, MO 65066 · Sign Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $3,381 | $1,940 | Mar 26, 2019 | Final |
202 L And D Drive, Owensville, MO 65066 · Sign Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(e) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $5,432 | $3,802 | Aug 2, 2017 | Final |
1585 Fencorp Drive, Fenton, MO 63026 · All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $1,300 | $780 | Nov 23, 2009 | Closed |
202 South L & D Drive, Owensville, MO 65066 · Sign Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i) · Safeguards for personnel protection |
Serious | $1,375 | $825 | Feb 6, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)(i) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $1,100 | $660 | Feb 6, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 6, 2008 | Closed |
1585 Fencorp Court, Fenton, MO 63026 · Sign Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,925 | $962 | Apr 1, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4) · Woodworking machinery |
Serious | $825 | $412 | Apr 1, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Serious | $825 | $412 | Apr 1, 2003 | Closed |
202 South L & D Drive, Owensville, MO 65066 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ivd) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $900 | $450 | Nov 9, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 2000 | Closed |
202 South L & D Drive, Owensville, MO 65066 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $1,100 | $550 | Nov 9, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,100 | $550 | Nov 9, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $825 | $412 | Nov 9, 2000 | Closed |
202 South L & D Drive, Owensville, MO 65066 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.141(g)(2) · Sanitation |
Serious | $700 | $350 | Sep 3, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 3, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(ia) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $875 | $438 | Sep 3, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $525 | $262 | Sep 3, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iv) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 3, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ivd) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 3, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(8) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 3, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 3, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.334(a)(3)(i) · Using electrical equipment |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 3, 1997 | Closed |
1 L & D Road, Owensville, MO 65066 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1 L&d Rd, Owensville, MO 65066 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $120 | $60 | Mar 9, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(ia) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $160 | $140 | Mar 9, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1) · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 13, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 13, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(ii) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 13, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 13, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 13, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 13, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 13, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 13, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 9 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 13, 1984 | Closed |
141 Hanley Industrial Court, Brentwood, MO 63144 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
141 Hanley Industrial Court, Brentwood, MO 63144 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $500 | $250 | Apr 16, 1976 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(3)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $500 | $250 | Apr 16, 1976 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 16, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(6)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 16, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1d 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 16, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1e 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 16, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1f 29 CFR 1910.217(d)(6)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 16, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1g 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 16, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 16, 1976 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Owensville site logged 4 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 70 workers: 5.5 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.3 for its industry. Those cases cost 41 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Own Owensville · 2025 | 70 | 4 | 1 | 5.5 | 2.3 |
| STL Fenton · 2025 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| Fen Fenton · 2018 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1)
(a)(1) Each employer shall post and keep posted a notice or notices, to be furnished by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, informing employees of the protections and obligations provided for in the Act, and that for assistance and information, including copies of the Act and of specific safety and health standards, employees should contact the employer or the nearest office of the Department of Labor. Such notice or notices shall be posted by the employer in each establishment in a conspicuous place or places where notices to employees are customarily posted. Each employer shall take steps to insure that such notices are not altered, defaced, or covered by other material.
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iv)
(iv) Ventilation. Every inside storage room shall be provided with either a gravity or a mechanical exhaust ventilation system. Such system shall be designed to provide for a complete change of air within the room at least six times per hour. If a mechanical exhaust system is used, it shall be controlled by a switch located outside of the door. The ventilating equipment and any lighting fixtures shall be operated by the same switch. A pilot light shall be installed adjacent to the switch if Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), are dispensed within the room. Where gravity ventilation is provided, the fresh air intake, as well as the exhaust outlet from the room, shall be on the exterior of the building in which the room is located.
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ivd)
(iv) Handling liquids at point of final use. (a) Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), shall be kept in covered containers when not actually in use.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.