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Manufacturing · Saint Ansgar, IA

Grain Millers INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Grain Millers INC ranks #37,335 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$9,247
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#37,335
of 99,447 penalized employers

Grain Millers INC in Saint Ansgar, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,247. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Grain Millers INC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,335 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Air Master Systems CORP in Norton Shores, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,250 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#37,335
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Grain Millers INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Grain Millers 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

$9,247 Bottom 38% least affordable more affordable than 38% 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 Grain Millers INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.915.723.631.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLOUIS DIERZEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28DOUBLE R BRAND FOODS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30CHRYSLER- KOKOMO CAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NUTRASTAR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BRIGGS & STRATTON PO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SOUTHEAST FOREST PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17ISCO INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MIDWEST MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4W.M. SHEPPARD LUMBER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16RANDALL MECHANICAL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARTIN OPERATING PAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PROGRESSIVE STAMPING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SUXESS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19PHILIP MORRIS USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1STEVE'S PLATING CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ESCOFAB,INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MICOBE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25FLORIDA TRANSFORMER,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Grain Millers INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Grain Millers INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Grain Millers INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Grain Millers INC is the #16,672 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($9,247).

How Grain Millers INC Compares

Grain Millers INC's 1.00 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

2015-09-21

Last Inspection

2018-09-12

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,624

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,624 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$9,247

Current Penalty Amount

$9,247

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Grain Millers INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $9,247 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,624 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,247 here).

Vip Rubber Company, INC. $9,245 CA Adsco Manufacturing LLC $9,245 NY Bay Cast Technologies $9,250 MI Air Master Systems CORP $9,250 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Louis Dierzen 2 insp. Newark, IL Double R Brand Foods LLC 2 insp. Lufkin, TX Chrysler- Kokomo Casting Plant 2 insp. Kokomo, IN Nutrastar INC. 2 insp. Farmingdale, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Vip Rubber Company, INC.
LA Habra, CA
2 inspections $9,245
Adsco Manufacturing LLC
Buffalo, NY
4 inspections $9,245
Bay Cast Technologies
Bay City, MI
5 inspections $9,250
Air Master Systems CORP
Norton Shores, MI
2 inspections $9,250
Tarter Gate Company LLC
Corinne, UT
4 inspections $9,250

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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 Grain Millers INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Grain Millers INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Grain Millers INC have? ▼
Grain Millers INC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,247.
How many OSHA inspections has Grain Millers INC had? ▼
Grain Millers INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-09-21 and the most recent on 2018-09-12. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Grain Millers INC? ▼
Grain Millers INC has been assessed $9,247 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Grain Millers INC operate in? ▼
Grain Millers INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311230). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Grain Millers INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Grain Millers INC ranks #37,335 (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 Grain Millers INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Grain Millers INC's total OSHA penalty of $9,247 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, Air Master Systems CORP in Norton Shores, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $9,250 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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