Manufacturing · Atlantic, IA

Mahle Engine Components USA, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mahle Engine Components USA, INC. ranks #19,045 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 17 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty65% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$18,612
OSHA penalties: 17
Violations cited: 6
OSHA inspections: #19,045
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mahle Engine Components USA, INC. in Atlantic, IA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,612. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mahle Engine Components USA, INC. 6 times over 11 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,045 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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 (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gil International, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.8
violations per inspection: 64.7%
of violations were serious: #19,045
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 49/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 6 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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Mahle Engine Component…

$18,612
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Mahle Engine Components USA, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$18,612 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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 Mahle Engine Components USA, INC..

Mahle Engine Components USA, INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Mahle Engine Components USA, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Mahle Engine Components USA, INC. is the #9,153 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($18,612).

How Mahle Engine Components USA, INC. Compares

Mahle Engine Components USA, INC.'s 2.83 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-06-28

Last Inspection

2021-10-07

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,102

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 11 years, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $3,102 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

64.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

35.3% 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

$58,751

Current Penalty Amount

$18,612

Penalty Reduction

68.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $40,139 from the initial assessment of $58,751. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Mahle Engine Components USA, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Mahle Engine Components USA, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	6	2.6
Violations	17	8.0
Total Penalty	$18,612	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,102	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mahle Engine Components USA, INC., both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,612 here).

Roadrunner Pharmacy, INC. $18,613 AZ Oak Tree Furniture INC $18,610 CA Exiss Sooner Trailer Manufacturing Company, LLC $18,616 OK Starplast USA LLC $18,608 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Saehaesung Alabama, INC. 6 insp. Andalusia, AL Garelick Farms, LLC 6 insp. Franklin, MA Packaging Corporation of America 6 insp. Ashland, OH Golden Platter Foods, INC. 6 insp. Newark, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Roadrunner Pharmacy, INC.

Phoenix, AZ

4 inspections $18,613

Oak Tree Furniture INC

Santa Fe Springs, CA

2 inspections $18,610

Gil International, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA

0 inspections $0

Exiss Sooner Trailer Manufacturing Company, LLC

El Reno, OK

2 inspections $18,616

Starplast USA LLC

Humble, TX

2 inspections $18,608

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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 Mahle Engine Components USA, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Mahle Engine Components USA, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 17 violations across 6 inspections, including 11 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 Mahle Engine Components USA, INC. have? ▼

Mahle Engine Components USA, INC. has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,612.

How many OSHA inspections has Mahle Engine Components USA, INC. had? ▼

Mahle Engine Components USA, INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-28 and the most recent on 2021-10-07. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Mahle Engine Components USA, INC.? ▼

Mahle Engine Components USA, INC. has been assessed $18,612 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $58,751 (a 68.3% reduction).

Does Mahle Engine Components USA, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Mahle Engine Components USA, INC. has 11 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 Mahle Engine Components USA, INC. operate in? ▼

Mahle Engine Components USA, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336310). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Mahle Engine Components USA, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mahle Engine Components USA, INC. ranks #19,045 (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 Mahle Engine Components USA, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Mahle Engine Components USA, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $18,612 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gil International, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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