Manufacturing · Osage, IA

Fox River Mills

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fox River Mills ranks #63,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$3,683
OSHA penalties: 3
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: #63,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fox River Mills in Osage, IA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,683. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fox River Mills once. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #63,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $10,022 in back wages owed to 5 affected workers. For comparison, Ryan Polishing Corporation in Oak Park, MI is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $13,700 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection: 33.3%
of violations were serious: #63,503
of 99,447 penalized employers: $10,022
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 62/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
C Wage & hour compliance: $10K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($10K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Fox River Mills

$3,683
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Fox River Mills runs well below peers (0.23x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$3,683 Top 36% most affordable more affordable than 64% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Fox River Mills.

Fox River Mills has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 3 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.

Fox River Mills in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Fox River Mills sits at penalty rank #25,783 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($3,683 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Fox River Mills ranks #2,297 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($10,022).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,683 OSHA penalties plus $10,022 WHD back wages (73.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Fox River Mills Compares

Fox River Mills's 3.00 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 well below peers (0.23x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2022-07-28

Last Inspection

2022-07-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,683

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $3,683 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

33.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$7,364

Current Penalty Amount

$3,683

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$13,705

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,681 from the initial assessment of $7,364. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$10,022

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$2,004

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$10,022

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Fox River Mills owed $10,022 in back wages to 5 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 Fox River Mills compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Fox River Mills	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	2.6
Violations	3	8.0
Total Penalty	$3,683	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,683	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fox River Mills, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,683 here).

Jedco Building Systems, INC. $3,684 TX Poly Systems INC. $3,682 MO Torco, INC. $3,686 GA Americad Technology Corporation $3,680 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Steelfab, INC. 1 insp. Roanoke, AL Discover Granite & Marble 1 insp. Manassas, VA GDS International, LLC 1 insp. Houston, TX Granite Palace Tops 1 insp. Toledo, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tribeca Oven, INC.

Carlstadt, NJ

5 inspections $13,705

Gfa Alabama INC.

Hogansville, GA

2 inspections $13,702

Alabama Heat Exchangers, INC.

Theodore, AL

4 inspections $13,709

Acme-Shorey Precast CO., INC.

Carver, MA

3 inspections $13,709

Ryan Polishing Corporation

Oak Park, MI

5 inspections $13,700

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What to do with this record

Use Fox River Mills's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Fox River Mills against Tribeca Oven, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Fox River Mills also carries $10,022 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Fox River Mills safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Fox River Mills's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 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 Fox River Mills have? ▼

Fox River Mills has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,683.

How many OSHA inspections has Fox River Mills had? ▼

Fox River Mills has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-07-28 and the most recent on 2022-07-28. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Fox River Mills? ▼

Fox River Mills has been assessed $3,683 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,364 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $10,022 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Fox River Mills have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Fox River Mills has 1 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 Fox River Mills been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Fox River Mills, resulting in $10,022 in back wages owed to 5 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Fox River Mills operate in? ▼

Fox River Mills operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 315110). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Fox River Mills owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Fox River Mills 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 $10,022 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Fox River Mills rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fox River Mills ranks #63,503 (the lower 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 Fox River Mills's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Fox River Mills's total OSHA penalty of $3,683 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ryan Polishing Corporation in Oak Park, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $13,700 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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Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.