Manufacturing · Davenport, IA

John Deere Davenport Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), John Deere Davenport Works ranks #4,704 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 7 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty29% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$53,070
OSHA penalties: 7
Violations cited: 8
OSHA inspections: #4,704
of 99,447 penalized employers

John Deere Davenport Works in Davenport, IA has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $53,070. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $2,233 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected John Deere Davenport Works 8 times over 7 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 0.9 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,704 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,233 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Downey Metal Products, INC. in Adairsville, GA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $55,300 in current penalties.

0.9
violations per inspection: 28.6%
of violations were serious: #4,704
of 99,447 penalized employers: $2,233
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 84/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (0.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 4 WHD cases ($558 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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John Deere Davenport W…

$53,070
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows John Deere Davenport Works runs well above peers (3.4x 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

$53,070 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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 John Deere Davenport Works.

John Deere Davenport Works has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

John Deere Davenport Works in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: John Deere Davenport Works is the #2,395 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($53,070). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place John Deere Davenport Works at rank #3,799 of 4,429 employers ($2,233 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $53,070 OSHA penalties plus $2,233 WHD back wages (4.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How John Deere Davenport Works Compares

John Deere Davenport Works's 0.88 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 above peers (3.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-08-18

Last Inspection

2023-01-17

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,634

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 8 inspections over 7 years, averaging 0.9 violations per visit. That's $6,634 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

28.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

71.4% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$72,066

Current Penalty Amount

$53,070

Penalty Reduction

26.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$55,303

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,996 from the initial assessment of $72,066. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$2,233

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$2,233

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$558

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that John Deere Davenport Works owed $2,233 in back wages to 1 employee across 4 cases 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 John Deere Davenport Works compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	John Deere Davenport Works	Industry Avg
Inspections	8	2.6
Violations	7	8.0
Total Penalty	$53,070	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,634	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for John Deere Davenport Works, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($53,070 here).

Bef Foods, INC. $53,067 OH Nibco, INC. $53,088 TX Multistack, LLC $53,051 WI Dixie Tank Company $53,050 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Best Diamond Plastics, LLC 8 insp. Chicago, IL Madison-Kipp Corporation 8 insp. Madison, WI Martinrea Industries INC Bishop Circle Assembly 8 insp. Manchester, MI Vehtek Systems INC. 8 insp. Bowling Green, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Downey Metal Products, INC.

Adairsville, GA

2 inspections $55,300

Peterson Products, INC.

Dayton, NV

12 inspections $55,312

Marine Metal, INC.

Brownsville, TX

7 inspections $20,340

Alumax, INC.

Ponce, PR

3 inspections $55,270

Amerbelle Textiles, LLC

Vernon, CT

2 inspections $55,338

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What to do with this record

Use John Deere Davenport Works's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare John Deere Davenport Works against Downey Metal Products, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
See whether John Deere Davenport Works's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
John Deere Davenport Works also carries $2,233 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 John Deere Davenport Works safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, John Deere Davenport Works's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 7 violations across 8 inspections, including 2 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 John Deere Davenport Works have? ▼

John Deere Davenport Works has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $53,070.

How many OSHA inspections has John Deere Davenport Works had? ▼

John Deere Davenport Works has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-08-18 and the most recent on 2023-01-17. This averages 0.9 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for John Deere Davenport Works? ▼

John Deere Davenport Works has been assessed $53,070 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $72,066 (a 26.4% reduction). Additionally, $2,233 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does John Deere Davenport Works have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. John Deere Davenport Works has 2 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 John Deere Davenport Works been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 4 enforcement cases against John Deere Davenport Works, resulting in $2,233 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does John Deere Davenport Works operate in? ▼

John Deere Davenport Works operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333120). 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 John Deere Davenport Works owes me wages? ▼

If you believe John Deere Davenport Works 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 $2,233 in back wages owed by this employer across 4 cases.

Where does John Deere Davenport Works rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, John Deere Davenport Works ranks #4,704 (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 John Deere Davenport Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

John Deere Davenport Works's total OSHA penalty of $53,070 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Downey Metal Products, INC. in Adairsville, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $55,300 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.

Employer Matching

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.