Manufacturing · Keokuk, IA

Amsted Rail

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Amsted Rail ranks #1,852 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty46% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$97,152
OSHA penalties: 28
Violations cited: 8
OSHA inspections: #1,852
of 99,447 penalized employers

Amsted Rail in Keokuk, IA has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $97,152. The employer also has 3 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Amsted Rail 8 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 28 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,852 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $15,158 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. For comparison, Pacific Paper Tube, INC. in Las Vegas, NV is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $112,506 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection: 46.4%
of violations were serious: #1,852
of 99,447 penalized employers: $15,158
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 62/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 28 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
B Wage & hour compliance: $15K in back wages owed across 3 WHD cases ($5K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Amsted Rail

$97,152
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Amsted Rail runs far above peers (6.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$97,152 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Amsted Rail.

Amsted Rail has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 28 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Amsted Rail in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Amsted Rail sits at penalty rank #992 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($97,152 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Amsted Rail ranks #1,849 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($15,158).

Combined federal exposure here: $97,152 OSHA penalties plus $15,158 WHD back wages (13.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Amsted Rail Compares

Amsted Rail's 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (6.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2019-01-29

Last Inspection

2023-11-01

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,144

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 8 inspections over 5 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $12,144 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

46.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

53.6% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$233,058

Current Penalty Amount

$97,152

Penalty Reduction

58.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$112,310

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $135,906 from the initial assessment of $233,058. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$15,158

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$5,053

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$5,053

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Amsted Rail owed $15,158 in back wages to 3 employees across 3 cases and 6 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Amsted Rail compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Amsted Rail	Industry Avg
Inspections	8	2.6
Violations	28	8.0
Total Penalty	$97,152	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$12,144	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Amsted Rail, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($97,152 here).

Rexnord Industries, LLC $97,100 WI Stoughton Trailers, LLC $97,079 WI Artisan Chef Manufacturing, LLC $97,004 MA Seymour of Sycamore LLC $97,001 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Smithfield Packaged Meats CORP. 8 insp. Sioux Falls, SD Mar-Jac Poultry AL, LLC 8 insp. Jasper, AL Mid American Steel & Wire CO., LLC 8 insp. Madill, OK DW National Standard Niles LLC 8 insp. Niles, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

3 inspections $53,231

Pacific Paper Tube, INC.

Las Vegas, NV

4 inspections $112,506

T&S Trading, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA

0 inspections $0

Stone Depot of Rhode Island, INC.

Cranston, RI

7 inspections $112,094

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What to do with this record

Use Amsted Rail's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Amsted Rail also carries $15,158 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amsted Rail safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Amsted Rail's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 8 inspections, including 13 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Amsted Rail have? ▼

Amsted Rail has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $97,152.

How many OSHA inspections has Amsted Rail had? ▼

Amsted Rail has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-01-29 and the most recent on 2023-11-01. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Amsted Rail? ▼

Amsted Rail has been assessed $97,152 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $233,058 (a 58.3% reduction). Additionally, $15,158 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Amsted Rail have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Amsted Rail has 13 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.

Has Amsted Rail been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 3 enforcement cases against Amsted Rail, resulting in $15,158 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Amsted Rail operate in? ▼

Amsted Rail operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Amsted Rail owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Amsted Rail owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $15,158 in back wages owed by this employer across 3 cases.

Where does Amsted Rail rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Amsted Rail ranks #1,852 (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.

How does Amsted Rail's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Amsted Rail's total OSHA penalty of $97,152 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (6.2x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pacific Paper Tube, INC. in Las Vegas, NV is a similar manufacturing employer with $112,506 in current penalties.

Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.