Manufacturing · Peosta, IA

MI-T-M Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), MI-T-M Corporation ranks #1,210 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty63% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$125,244
OSHA penalties: 8
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #1,210
of 99,447 penalized employers

MI-T-M Corporation in Peosta, IA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $125,244. 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 MI-T-M Corporation 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,210 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $7,458 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. For comparison, The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated in Tar Heel, NC is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $132,450 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection: 62.5%
of violations were serious: #1,210
of 99,447 penalized employers: $7,458
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 72/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
B Wage & hour compliance: $7K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($7K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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MI-T-M Corporation

$125,244
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows MI-T-M Corporation runs far above peers (7.9x 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

$125,244 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 MI-T-M Corporation.

MI-T-M Corporation has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

MI-T-M Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, MI-T-M Corporation sits at penalty rank #667 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($125,244 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, MI-T-M Corporation ranks #2,651 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($7,458).

Combined federal exposure here: $125,244 OSHA penalties plus $7,458 WHD back wages (5.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How MI-T-M Corporation Compares

MI-T-M Corporation's 2.00 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 far above peers (7.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2018-01-23

Last Inspection

2021-08-20

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$31,311

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $31,311 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

62.5% of total

Willful

12.5% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$171,776

Current Penalty Amount

$125,244

Penalty Reduction

27.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$132,702

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $46,532 from the initial assessment of $171,776. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$7,458

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$1,865

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$7,458

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that MI-T-M Corporation owed $7,458 in back wages to 4 employees across 1 case and 4 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 MI-T-M Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	MI-T-M Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	8	8.0
Total Penalty	$125,244	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$31,311	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for MI-T-M Corporation, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($125,244 here).

Johnson Brass & Machine Foundry, INC. $125,224 WI Fantasy Cookie CORP. $125,270 CA Baron HR $125,285 CA Bimbo Bakeries USA, INC. $125,285 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Silver Bay Seafoods LLC 4 insp. Sitka, AK Utex Industries, INC. 4 insp. Weimar, TX Montgomery Chemical LLC 4 insp. Conshohocken, PA Readywise, INC. 4 insp. Salt Lake City, UT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Philadelphia Energy Solutions

Philadelphia, PA

2 inspections $132,600

Perdue Farms Incorporated

Milford, DE

5 inspections $132,571

U.S. Steel Corporation

Clairton, PA

10 inspections $132,950

The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated

Tar Heel, NC

7 inspections $132,450

Bumble Bee Foods LLC

Santa Fe Springs, CA

3 inspections $132,430

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What to do with this record

Use MI-T-M Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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MI-T-M Corporation also carries $7,458 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 MI-T-M Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, MI-T-M Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 4 inspections, including 5 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 MI-T-M Corporation have? ▼

MI-T-M Corporation has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 1 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $125,244.

How many OSHA inspections has MI-T-M Corporation had? ▼

MI-T-M Corporation has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-01-23 and the most recent on 2021-08-20. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for MI-T-M Corporation? ▼

MI-T-M Corporation has been assessed $125,244 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $171,776 (a 27.1% reduction). Additionally, $7,458 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does MI-T-M Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. MI-T-M Corporation has 5 serious violations, 1 willful 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 MI-T-M Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against MI-T-M Corporation, resulting in $7,458 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does MI-T-M Corporation operate in? ▼

MI-T-M Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333999). 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 MI-T-M Corporation owes me wages? ▼

If you believe MI-T-M Corporation 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 $7,458 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does MI-T-M Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, MI-T-M Corporation ranks #1,210 (the top 1% 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 MI-T-M Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

MI-T-M Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $125,244 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (7.9x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated in Tar Heel, NC is a similar manufacturing employer with $132,450 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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