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Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim ranks #13,932 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 41 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty90% serious
$24,250
OSHA penalties
41
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#13,932
of 99,447 penalized employers

Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim in Waterloo, IA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 41 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $24,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 41 violations, averaging 13.7 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,932 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 37 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Osi Industries, LLC in Riverside, CA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $24,250 in current penalties.

13.7
violations per inspection
90.2%
of violations were serious
#13,932
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 41 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (13.7 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 Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$24,250 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.912.52435.647.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCUSTOM CONTAINER SOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 45R. STRESAU LABORATOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 42FBS MANUFACTURING CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22ZARO BAKE SHOP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38SLOAN VALVE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17PATRICK INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CHROME HEARTS FACTOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TURMAN LUMBER CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29GROWMARK, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TOPY PRECISION MFG.,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17PRECISION CUSTOM COA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THE ZIEGENFELDER COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15SIEGFRIED USA, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6EDGE ADHESIVES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ARCADIA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24ADM, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3L & H PACKING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8UMICORE SPECIALTY MA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4METALSA STRUCTURAL P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Empire Foundry Produ…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 41
Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 41 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.

Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim ranks #6,802 at $24,250 current penalty.

How Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim Compares

Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim's 13.67 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 (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-08-30

Last Inspection

2012-12-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

13.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,083

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 13.7 violations per visit. That's $8,083 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

37

Serious

90.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

9.8% 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

$51,500

Current Penalty Amount

$24,250

Penalty Reduction

52.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $27,250 from the initial assessment of $51,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 41 8.0
Total Penalty $24,250 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,083 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($24,250 here).

Warrick Newco LLC $24,250 IN Osi Industries, LLC $24,250 CA Reading Alloys, INC. $24,250 PA Melitta USA, INC. $24,250 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Custom Container Solutions, LLC 3 insp. Milton, PA R. Stresau Laboratory, INC. 3 insp. Spooner, WI FBS Manufacturing CORP. 3 insp. Marietta, GA Zaro Bake Shop, INC. 3 insp. Bronx, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Warrick Newco LLC
Newburgh, IN
4 inspections $24,250
Osi Industries, LLC
Riverside, CA
4 inspections $24,250
Reading Alloys, INC.
Robesonia, PA
3 inspections $24,250
Melitta USA, INC.
Clearwater, FL
3 inspections $24,250
Keystone Powdered Metal Company
Lewis Run, PA
2 inspections $24,250

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What to do with this record

Use Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 41 violations across 3 inspections, including 37 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 Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim have? ▼
Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim has 41 OSHA violations on record, including 37 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $24,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim had? ▼
Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-30 and the most recent on 2012-12-10. This averages 13.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim? ▼
Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim has been assessed $24,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $51,500 (a 52.9% reduction).
Does Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim has 37 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 Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim operate in? ▼
Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim ranks #13,932 (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 Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Empire Foundry Production & Reclaim's total OSHA penalty of $24,250 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Osi Industries, LLC in Riverside, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $24,250 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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