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Economy Coatings Systems INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Economy Coatings Systems INC. ranks #29,259 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty90% serious
$12,300
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#29,259
of 99,447 penalized employers

Economy Coatings Systems INC. in Camanche, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Economy Coatings Systems INC. 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,259 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sidari's Italian Foods in Cleveland, OH is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,308 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
90.0%
of violations were serious
#29,259
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Economy Coatings Systems INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Economy Coatings Systems INC. runs well above peers (2.0x 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

$12,300 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Economy Coatings Systems INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHORIZON LINES OF ALA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ASSOCIATED TERMINALS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2INTERPARFUMS, USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VGM GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6C.H.A.T. OF PA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CHRISTMAS TREE SHOPS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ADIDAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BYRD TRANSPORTATION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SPIRIT DELIVERY AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ALL-TEMP STORAGE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7A&A EXPRESS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23WHITE GLOVE FURNITUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NELSON WESTERBERG, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PIONEER COLD LOGISTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WIT LOGISTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3XPO LOGISTICS FREIGH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1USF HOLLAND, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GEORGIA COLD STORAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DHL EXPRESS (USA) INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Economy Coatings Sys…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Economy Coatings Systems INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Economy Coatings Systems INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Economy Coatings Systems INC. sits at penalty rank #1,307 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($12,300 assessed).

How Economy Coatings Systems INC. Compares

Economy Coatings Systems INC.'s 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-12-17

Last Inspection

2021-12-28

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $6,150 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

90.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% 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

$14,071

Current Penalty Amount

$12,300

Penalty Reduction

12.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,771 from the initial assessment of $14,071. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Economy Coatings Systems INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Economy Coatings Systems INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 10 3.2
Total Penalty $12,300 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,150 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,300 here).

Long Beach Container Terminal $12,300 CA Georgia-Pacific $12,296 OR Unfi $12,293 VA Sidari's Italian Foods $12,308 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Horizon Lines of Alaska, LLC 2 insp. Kodiak, AK Associated Terminals, LLC 2 insp. Arabi, LA Interparfums, USA LLC 2 insp. Dayton, NJ VGM Group, INC. 2 insp. Shiremanstown, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Long Beach Container Terminal
Long Beach, CA
3 inspections $12,300
Highland Express Shuttle Bus Service
Raleigh, NC
0 inspections $0
Georgia-Pacific
Portland, OR
3 inspections $12,296
Unfi
Mechanicsville, VA
2 inspections $12,293
Sidari's Italian Foods
Cleveland, OH
2 inspections $12,308

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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 Economy Coatings Systems INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Economy Coatings Systems INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Economy Coatings Systems INC. have? ▼
Economy Coatings Systems INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Economy Coatings Systems INC. had? ▼
Economy Coatings Systems INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-12-17 and the most recent on 2021-12-28. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Economy Coatings Systems INC.? ▼
Economy Coatings Systems INC. has been assessed $12,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,071 (a 12.6% reduction).
Does Economy Coatings Systems INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Economy Coatings Systems INC. has 9 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 Economy Coatings Systems INC. operate in? ▼
Economy Coatings Systems INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Economy Coatings Systems INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Economy Coatings Systems INC. ranks #29,259 (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 Economy Coatings Systems INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Economy Coatings Systems INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,300 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sidari's Italian Foods in Cleveland, OH is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $12,308 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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