Manufacturing · DE Witt, IA

Custom Pak INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Custom Pak INC. ranks #17,936 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty79% serious
$19,643
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#17,936
of 99,447 penalized employers

Custom Pak INC. in DE Witt, IA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,643. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Custom Pak INC. 4 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,936 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Frito-Lay Inc in Phoenix, AZ is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
78.6%
of violations were serious
#17,936
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Custom Pak INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Custom Pak INC. runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$19,643 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $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 Custom Pak INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0010.521.031.542.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSAFEWAY, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22HAGEL METAL FABRICAT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18WOOD-MODE LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12LONG FALLS PAPERBOAR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26GRAY METAL PRODUCTS …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17DORSEY TRAILER LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16MANUFACTURING SOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 27DENTALEZ ALABAMA, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19ATHENS FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21BARNHARDT MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17WB MANUFACTURING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9POCINO FOODS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20ADVANCE PALLET, INCO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11BAY WOOD PRODUCTS, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17ROSKAM BAKING COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4DUREX, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4SIMMONS PET FOOD INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4PENFLEX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4CS WIND AMERICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1WYLIE STEEL FABRICAT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 40Custom Pak INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14
Custom Pak INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Custom Pak INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Custom Pak INC. ranks #8,673 at $19,643 current penalty.

How Custom Pak INC. Compares

Custom Pak INC.'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 moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-06-09

Last Inspection

2020-02-05

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,911

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 10 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $4,911 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

78.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

21.4% 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

$29,783

Current Penalty Amount

$19,643

Penalty Reduction

34.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,140 from the initial assessment of $29,783. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Custom Pak INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Custom Pak INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 14 8.0
Total Penalty $19,643 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,911 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Custom Pak INC., both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,643 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

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What to do with this record

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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 Custom Pak INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Custom Pak INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 4 inspections, including 11 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 Custom Pak INC. have?
Custom Pak INC. has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,643.
How many OSHA inspections has Custom Pak INC. had?
Custom Pak INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-09 and the most recent on 2020-02-05. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Custom Pak INC.?
Custom Pak INC. has been assessed $19,643 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,783 (a 34.0% reduction).
Does Custom Pak INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Custom Pak INC. has 11 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.
What industry does Custom Pak INC. operate in?
Custom Pak INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Custom Pak INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Custom Pak INC. ranks #17,936 (the top quarter 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 Custom Pak INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Custom Pak INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $19,643 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Frito-Lay Inc in Phoenix, AZ is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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