Manufacturing · Waukon, IA

Aveka Nutra Processing

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Aveka Nutra Processing ranks #39,382 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty22% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$8,625
OSHA penalties: 9
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #39,382
of 99,447 penalized employers

Aveka Nutra Processing in Waukon, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,625. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case 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 Aveka Nutra Processing 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #39,382 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $34,069 in back wages owed to 62 affected workers. For comparison, Bway Corporation in Bryan, TX is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $42,680 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection: 22.2%
of violations were serious: #39,382
of 99,447 penalized employers: $34,069
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 35/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
F Wage & hour compliance: $34K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($34K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Aveka Nutra Processing

$8,625
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Aveka Nutra Processing runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$8,625 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% 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 Aveka Nutra Processing.

Aveka Nutra Processing has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Aveka Nutra Processing in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Aveka Nutra Processing ranks #17,486 at $8,625 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Aveka Nutra Processing ranks #988 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($34,069).

Combined federal exposure here: $8,625 OSHA penalties plus $34,069 WHD back wages (79.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Aveka Nutra Processing Compares

Aveka Nutra Processing's 4.50 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-04-28

Last Inspection

2017-07-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,313

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $4,313 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

22.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

77.8% 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

$13,000

Current Penalty Amount

$8,625

Penalty Reduction

33.7%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$42,694

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,375 from the initial assessment of $13,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$34,069

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$550

Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical

$34,069

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Aveka Nutra Processing owed $34,069 in back wages to 62 employees across 1 case and 63 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 Aveka Nutra Processing compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Aveka Nutra Processing	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	9	8.0
Total Penalty	$8,625	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,313	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Aveka Nutra Processing, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,625 here).

Heartland Automotive LLC $8,625 IN Excel Industries, INC. $8,625 NY North American Container Corporation $8,625 GA Bay State Milling Company $8,625 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

McNeil Group, INC. 2 insp. Columbus, OH Polyglass Coatings Limited LLC 2 insp. Oklahoma City, OK Certainteed LLC 2 insp. Little Rock, AR Schulze Tool Company 2 insp. Independence, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Merrill Iron & Steel INC.

Springfield, MO

6 inspections $42,695

Stone Atlanta Countertops INC

Cartersville, GA

2 inspections $42,699

Pratt Industries

Bridgman, MI

3 inspections $42,700

Natural Pack INC.

Reading, PA

2 inspections $42,700

Bway Corporation

Bryan, TX

3 inspections $42,680

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What to do with this record

Use Aveka Nutra Processing's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Aveka Nutra Processing also carries $34,069 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 Aveka Nutra Processing safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Aveka Nutra Processing's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Aveka Nutra Processing have? ▼

Aveka Nutra Processing has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,625.

How many OSHA inspections has Aveka Nutra Processing had? ▼

Aveka Nutra Processing has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-28 and the most recent on 2017-07-28. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Aveka Nutra Processing? ▼

Aveka Nutra Processing has been assessed $8,625 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,000 (a 33.7% reduction). Additionally, $34,069 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Aveka Nutra Processing have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Aveka Nutra Processing has 2 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 Aveka Nutra Processing been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Aveka Nutra Processing, resulting in $34,069 in back wages owed to 62 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Aveka Nutra Processing operate in? ▼

Aveka Nutra Processing operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311423). 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 Aveka Nutra Processing owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Aveka Nutra Processing 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 $34,069 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Aveka Nutra Processing rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Aveka Nutra Processing ranks #39,382 (the upper half 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 Aveka Nutra Processing's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Aveka Nutra Processing's total OSHA penalty of $8,625 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bway Corporation in Bryan, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $42,680 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.

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