Dubuque, IA
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Dubuque, IA has 60 employers tracked by OSHA with 128 total inspections and $386K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Dubuque
Workplace safety enforcement records in Dubuque, IA span 60 employers and 128 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 2.1 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 208 violations — a rate of 1.63 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $386K, averaging $6K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: Gronen Restoration Inc. alone accounts for $0 in current OSHA penalties, representing 0.0% of the citywide total. The 208 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Dubuque typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 60 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Dubuque
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gronen Restoration Inc. Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | Area Residential Care Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | A.Y. MCDONALD MFG. CO. Manufacturing | 8 | 20 | $66K |
| 4 | KLAUER MANUFACTURING COMPANY Manufacturing | 7 | 13 | $51K |
| 5 | PROGRESSIVE PROCESSING LLC Manufacturing | 9 | 12 | $46K |
| 6 | Fiesta Cancun Authentic Mexican Restaurant Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | Herbst Dubuque Hose & Hydraulic Co. Wholesale Trade | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | Los Aztecas Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | ROUSSELOT DUBUQUE INC. Manufacturing | 5 | 6 | $23K |
| 10 | RITE HITE CORP Manufacturing | 2 | 2 | $19K |
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All Employers in Dubuque, IA
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gronen Restoration Inc. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Area Residential Care | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| A.Y. MCDONALD MFG. CO. | Manufacturing | 8 | $66K |
| KLAUER MANUFACTURING COMPANY | Manufacturing | 7 | $51K |
| PROGRESSIVE PROCESSING LLC | Manufacturing | 9 | $46K |
| Fiesta Cancun Authentic Mexican Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Herbst Dubuque Hose & Hydraulic Co. | Wholesale Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Los Aztecas | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| ROUSSELOT DUBUQUE INC. | Manufacturing | 5 | $23K |
| RITE HITE CORP | Manufacturing | 2 | $19K |
| CONLON CONSTRUCTION CO. | Construction | 7 | $18K |
| GIESE MANUFACTURING CO. INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $17K |
| F. H. UELNER PRECISION TOOLS AND DIES, INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $17K |
| PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $16K |
| Foodliner, Inc | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| Burt Steve & Son Garage | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 3 | $16K |
| DUBUQUE STAMPING AND MFG. INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $15K |
| JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS | Manufacturing | 14 | $15K |
| Kwik Stop/Dairy Queen/Fazolis | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Area Residential Care, Inc. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Diamond Jo Riverboat Casino | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 | $0 |
| Hoffman-Schneider Funeral Home | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Educational Services | 2 | $12K |
| FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $9K |
| I Luv Food | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| TARGET CORPORATION | Retail Trade | 2 | $7K |
| JELD-WEN FIBER PRODUCTS OF IOWA | Manufacturing | 2 | $7K |
| BIMBO BAKERIES | Manufacturing | 4 | $6K |
| GIESE SHEET METAL INC. | Construction | 2 | $6K |
| Executive Management and Real Estate Ltd. | Management of Companies | 0 | $0 |
| Diamond Joe Casino | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 | $0 |
| New Eagle Insurance | Finance & Insurance | 0 | $0 |
| KLOECKNER METALS CORPORATION | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $4K |
| GIESE SHEET METAL CO., INC. | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| Roeder Outdoor Power | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| MORSE ELECTRIC, INC. | Construction | 4 | $3K |
| Flynn Co, Inc. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Kwik Stop | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Mutual Wheel Company | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| The UPS Store | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| PORTZEN CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Construction | 3 | $3K |
| Baymont Inn | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| John C. Kaiser Painting | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| MORRISON BROTHERS COMPANY | Manufacturing | 2 | $2K |
| Barrel House | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| GROUND UP CONSTRUCTION | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| Lina's Thai Bistro | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| HALLMARK DRYWALL INC. | Construction | 2 | $900 |
| TRI-STATE INDUSTRIES | Manufacturing | 3 | $564 |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
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