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Manufacturing · Dubuque, IA

A.y. McDonald MFG. CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. has a mixed safety record: 20 violations across 8 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty30% serious
$66,240
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
$317
Back wages owed

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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 (3.2x 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, Paccar INC. in Chillicothe, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $66,543 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
30.0%
of violations were serious
97%
of penalized employers rank lower
$317
in back wages recovered

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 (4.3x 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 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About A.y. McDonald MFG. CO.

The federal enforcement record for A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. in Dubuque, IA includes 8 OSHA inspections and 20 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 6 (30.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $114,235 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $66,240 - a 42.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $8,280. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well above peers (4.3x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $317 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2013-06-03 to 2023-08-30, a window of roughly 10 years.

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

$6,092

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 $6,092.

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 Case
$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 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric A.y. McDonald MFG. CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.5
Violations 20 7.8
Total Penalty $66,240 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,280 $6,092
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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 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 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.
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 $15,410 per employer (4.3x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Paccar INC. in Chillicothe, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $66,543 in current penalties.

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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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