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Iowa Premium, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Iowa Premium, LLC ranks #1,961 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty59% serious
$94,238
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#1,961
of 99,447 penalized employers

Iowa Premium, LLC in Tama, IA has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $94,238. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Iowa Premium, LLC 8 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,961 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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 well above peers (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Tecnocap, LLC in Glen Dale, WV is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $94,467 in current penalties.

2.8
violations per inspection
59.1%
of violations were serious
#1,961
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 50/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (2.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Iowa Premium, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Iowa Premium, LLC runs far above peers (6.0x 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

$94,238 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($94,238) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $94,238 $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 Iowa Premium, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.1014.228.342.556.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDE PERE CABINET, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 24DETROIT DIESEL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 54NTN-BOWER CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 19DUNKIRK SPECIALTY ST…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 29THE PRAXIS COMPANIES…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 31OSI INDUSTRIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 2DEPARTMENT OF ARMY, …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 15ADVEX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 39MCWILLIAMS FORGE COM…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 24WELCH FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 32UNITED STATES STEEL …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 11FOX LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 10TAYLOR FARMS RETAIL,…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 16MAYVILLE ENGINEERING…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 21BERKSHIRE INVESTMENT…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 25ACUMENT GLOBAL TECHN…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 18VERLA INTERNATIONAL,…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 44INZI CONTROLS ALABAM…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 34MALTEUROP NORTH AMER…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 18WEST SIDE FABRICATIO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 51Iowa Premium, LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 22
Iowa Premium, LLC has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Iowa Premium, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Iowa Premium, LLC ranks #1,043 at $94,238 current penalty.

How Iowa Premium, LLC Compares

Iowa Premium, LLC's 2.75 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 far above peers (6.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2016-04-20

Last Inspection

2025-12-11

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,780

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 8 inspections over 10 years, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $11,780 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

59.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

4.5% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

36.4% 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

$136,559

Current Penalty Amount

$94,238

Penalty Reduction

31.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $42,321 from the initial assessment of $136,559. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Iowa Premium, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Iowa Premium, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.6
Violations 22 8.0
Total Penalty $94,238 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,780 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Iowa Premium, LLC, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($94,238 here).

East West Seafood's, LLC $94,185 WA Amtec Less Lethal Systems, INC. $94,145 FL Buchman Lumber Company LLC $94,380 WI Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC. $94,410 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

DE Pere Cabinet, INC. 8 insp. DE Pere, WI Detroit Diesel Corporation 8 insp. Detroit, MI NTN-Bower Corporation 8 insp. Macomb, IL Dunkirk Specialty Steel LLC 8 insp. Dunkirk, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

East West Seafood's, LLC
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $94,185
Amtec Less Lethal Systems, INC.
Perry, FL
3 inspections $94,145
Buchman Lumber Company LLC
Springbrook, WI
2 inspections $94,380
Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC.
Marlborough, MA
4 inspections $94,410
Tecnocap, LLC
Glen Dale, WV
7 inspections $94,467

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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 Iowa Premium, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Iowa Premium, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 8 inspections, including 13 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 Iowa Premium, LLC have? ▼
Iowa Premium, LLC has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $94,238.
How many OSHA inspections has Iowa Premium, LLC had? ▼
Iowa Premium, LLC has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-20 and the most recent on 2025-12-11. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Iowa Premium, LLC? ▼
Iowa Premium, LLC has been assessed $94,238 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $136,559 (a 31.0% reduction).
Does Iowa Premium, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Iowa Premium, LLC has 13 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Iowa Premium, LLC operate in? ▼
Iowa Premium, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311612). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Iowa Premium, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Iowa Premium, LLC ranks #1,961 (the top 5% 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 Iowa Premium, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Iowa Premium, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $94,238 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (6.0x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tecnocap, LLC in Glen Dale, WV is a similar manufacturing employer with $94,467 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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