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Manufacturing · Dubuque, IA

A.y. McDonald MFG. CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. ranks #3,380 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 20 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty30% serious
$66,240
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#3,380
of 99,447 penalized employers

A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. in Dubuque, IA has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $66,240. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 5 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. 8 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 20 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,380 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 $317 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. For comparison, Twins Twins LLC in Labelle, FL is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $66,550 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
30.0%
of violations were serious
#3,380
of 99,447 penalized employers
$317
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $317 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($317 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. runs well above peers (4.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

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

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$66,240 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($66,240) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $66,240 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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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 A.y. McDonald MFG. CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.11.515.32942.856.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedACS MANUFACTURING, I…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 28SIC LAZARO U.S. INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 27CATERPILLAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4BASIC GRAIN PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 35ELBERTA CRATE & BOX …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 32FRITO-LAY, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 11ICICLE SEAFOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 18UNITED PALLET SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 8ST. JOHNS SHIP BUILD…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 15REPUBLIC STEEL, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 53THE JAMES SKINNER LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 54GATES CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4PRIMEX PLASTICS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 27WELLMADE INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 12JUNIPER ELBOW CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 51EAB FABRICATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 35WKW ERBSLOEH NORTH A…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 13TAYLOR FARMS TENNESS…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 24DE PERE CABINET, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 24DETROIT DIESEL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 54A.y. McDonald MFG. CO., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 20
A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. sits at penalty rank #1,742 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($66,240 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. at rank #4,418 of 4,429 employers ($317 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $66,240 OSHA penalties plus $317 WHD back wages (0.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. Compares

A.y. McDonald MFG. CO.'s 2.50 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 well above peers (4.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2013-06-03

Last Inspection

2023-08-30

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,280

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 8 inspections over 10 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $8,280 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

30.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

70.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$114,235

Current Penalty Amount

$66,240

Penalty Reduction

42.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$66,557

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $47,995 from the initial assessment of $114,235. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$317
Employees Affected
4
WHD Violations
5
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$79
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$317

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. owed $317 in back wages to 4 employees across 1 case and 5 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 A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.6
Violations 20 8.0
Total Penalty $66,240 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,280 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for A.y. McDonald MFG. CO., both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($66,240 here).

Hall Manufacturing, LLC $66,232 AR Reading Truck Body, LLC $66,225 PA Taylor Farms Florida INC $66,255 FL Southwest Cheese Company, LLC $66,216 NM

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Acs Manufacturing, INC. 8 insp. Denison, TX Sic Lazaro U.S. INC. 8 insp. Milwaukee, WI Caterpillar, INC. 8 insp. East Peoria, IL Basic Grain Products, INC. 8 insp. Coldwater, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Benada Aluminum Products, LLC
Sanford, FL
7 inspections $66,554
Twins Twins LLC
Labelle, FL
4 inspections $66,550
Sterling Shipyard, LP
Port Neches, TX
4 inspections $66,584
Moly Manufacturing INC
Ellsworth, KS
3 inspections $66,608
Coastal Precast Systems LLC
Chesapeake, VA
6 inspections $66,616

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What to do with this record

Use A.y. McDonald MFG. CO.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. against Benada Aluminum Products, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether A.y. McDonald MFG. CO.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. also carries $317 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 A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, A.y. McDonald MFG. CO.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 20 violations across 8 inspections, including 6 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 A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. have? ▼
A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $66,240.
How many OSHA inspections has A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. had? ▼
A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-06-03 and the most recent on 2023-08-30. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for A.y. McDonald MFG. CO.? ▼
A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. has been assessed $66,240 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $114,235 (a 42.0% reduction). Additionally, $317 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. has 6 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 A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against A.y. McDonald MFG. CO., resulting in $317 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. operate in? ▼
A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332919). 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 A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. 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 $317 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. ranks #3,380 (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 A.y. McDonald MFG. CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
A.y. McDonald MFG. CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $66,240 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.2x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Twins Twins LLC in Labelle, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $66,550 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 8 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.