Since 1975, OSHA inspectors have visited Tool Specialties Co. in Missouri 8 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Jan 27, 2023 as a planned inspection, in Hazelwood.
In all, OSHA issued 5 citation items: 3 serious and 2 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $4,172; today they stand at $1,300, 69% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.147 (lockout/tagout), 2 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Tool Specialties Co. averages $1,000 across 1 cited inspection.
Tool Specialties Co. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company128 Ford Lane, Hazelwood, MO 63042 · Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture 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(b) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $3,572 | $1,000 | May 31, 2023 | Final |
128 Ford Lane, Hazelwood, MO 63042 · Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
128 Ford Lane, Hazelwood, MO 63042 · Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
128 Ford Lane, Hazelwood, MO 63042 · Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 2013 | Final |
128 Ford Lane, Hazelwood, MO 63042 · Machine Shops · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
128 Ford Lane, Hazelwood, MO 63042 · Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
128 Ford Lane, Hazelwood, MO 63042 · Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.217(a)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $375 | $188 | Mar 21, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $225 | $112 | Mar 21, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 21, 2005 | Closed |
Ford Lane, Hazelwood, MO 63043 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Hazelwood site logged 0 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 21 workers: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.3 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tool Specialties Company Inc. Hazelwood · 2025 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| Tool Specialties Company, Inc. Hazelwood · 2024 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)
(ii) The procedures shall clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i)
(6) Periodic inspection. (i) The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.
29 CFR 1910.212(b)
(b) Anchoring fixed machinery. Machines designed for a fixed location shall be securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.
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.