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Decker Precision Machining, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Decker Precision Machining, INC. ranks #38,865 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$8,787
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#38,865
of 99,447 penalized employers

Decker Precision Machining, INC. in Peosta, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,787. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Decker Precision Machining, INC. 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,865 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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. For comparison, Wayne Farms LLC in Albertville, AL is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $8,788 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#38,865
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Decker Precision Machining, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$8,787 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Decker Precision Machining, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.39.919.529.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWARE MILLING COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37FRAZER & JONES COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25FORBO FLOORING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PEKING NOODLE CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PRICE RUBBER CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29SMITH-BLAIR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2APPIAN MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TANNER TIMBER SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMERICAN SUGAR REFIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FLEXO CONVERTERS USA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CUSTOM WOOD PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ENCOMPASS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ATLAS ROOFING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9EVONIK CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ADVANCED DIGITAL CAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SUPER MIX OF WISCONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24HOHMANN & BARNARD, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5H & M PLATING COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15WILSON SPORTING GOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INFICON EDC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Decker Precision Mac…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Decker Precision Machining, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Decker Precision Machining, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Decker Precision Machining, INC. ranks #17,270 at $8,787 current penalty.

How Decker Precision Machining, INC. Compares

Decker Precision Machining, INC.'s 4.00 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 (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-09-27

Last Inspection

2023-12-19

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,394

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $4,394 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$17,321

Current Penalty Amount

$8,787

Penalty Reduction

49.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,534 from the initial assessment of $17,321. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Decker Precision Machining, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Decker Precision Machining, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $8,787 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,394 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,787 here).

Tecno Display, INC. $8,787 NV Wayne Farms LLC $8,788 AL American Louver Company $8,786 IL B & C Cabinets & Millwork, INC. $8,788 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ware Milling Company, INC. 2 insp. Waycross, GA Frazer & Jones Company, INC. 2 insp. Solvay, NY Forbo Flooring INC 2 insp. Hazleton, PA Peking Noodle CO., INC. 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tecno Display, INC.
Sparks, NV
5 inspections $8,787
Wayne Farms LLC
Albertville, AL
6 inspections $8,788
American Louver Company
Skokie, IL
2 inspections $8,786
B & C Cabinets & Millwork, INC.
Carson City, NV
5 inspections $8,788
Komo Machine
Lakewood, NJ
2 inspections $8,785

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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 Decker Precision Machining, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Decker Precision Machining, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Decker Precision Machining, INC. have? ▼
Decker Precision Machining, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,787.
How many OSHA inspections has Decker Precision Machining, INC. had? ▼
Decker Precision Machining, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-09-27 and the most recent on 2023-12-19. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Decker Precision Machining, INC.? ▼
Decker Precision Machining, INC. has been assessed $8,787 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,321 (a 49.3% reduction).
Does Decker Precision Machining, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Decker Precision Machining, INC. has 8 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 Decker Precision Machining, INC. operate in? ▼
Decker Precision Machining, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Decker Precision Machining, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Decker Precision Machining, INC. ranks #38,865 (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 Decker Precision Machining, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Decker Precision Machining, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $8,787 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, Wayne Farms LLC in Albertville, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $8,788 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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