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Manufacturing · Spirit Lake, IA

Pure Fishing

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pure Fishing ranks #70,806 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,700
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,806
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pure Fishing in Spirit Lake, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,700. 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 Pure Fishing 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,806 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $14,500 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Adient US LLC in Holland, MI is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $17,200 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#70,806
of 99,447 penalized employers
$14,500
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 78/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $15K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($15K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Pure Fishing compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pure Fishing runs well below peers (0.17x 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

$2,700 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Pure Fishing.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0017.635.152.770.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOUTHERN INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 67SIMWON NA CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31ALLNEX USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21WIKOFF COLOR CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TREMRON LAKELAND, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CURBS PLUS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15FOSTER POULTRY FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MULTISTACK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BIOIBERICA NEBRASKA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CORESLAB STRUCTURES MISSOURI, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14QED SYSTEMS INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DPT LABORATORIES LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC/DBA ATA AMMUNITION SYSTEMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FALLS CREEK POWDERED METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38SUNBELT FABRICATORS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38MAURA BUILDINGS, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SARTORI COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10STEELFAB, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TRI-BORO SHELVING, INC. DBA TRI-BORO SHELVING AND PARTITION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PNEUMAFIL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39Pure Fishing, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Pure Fishing has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Pure Fishing in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Pure Fishing is the #27,972 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($2,700). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Pure Fishing at rank #1,899 of 4,429 employers ($14,500 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,700 OSHA penalties plus $14,500 WHD back wages (84.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Pure Fishing Compares

Pure Fishing's 0.50 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 below peers (0.17x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-08-02

Last Inspection

2021-06-15

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $1,350 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

1

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

$4,500

Current Penalty Amount

$2,700

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$17,200

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,800 from the initial assessment of $4,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$14,500
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
1
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$14,500
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$14,500

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Pure Fishing owed $14,500 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 1 violation. 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 Pure Fishing compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pure Fishing Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $2,700 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,350 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pure Fishing, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,700 here).

Western Sugar Cooperative $2,700 CO 2424 Vinyl LLC $2,700 MI K & K Die INC $2,700 MI Polar Shades Express Powder Coating $2,700 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Southern Industrial Chemicals, INC. 2 insp. Atlanta, GA Simwon NA CORP. 2 insp. Kyle, TX Allnex USA, INC. 2 insp. East Saint Louis, IL Wikoff Color Corporation 2 insp. Alpharetta, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Caledonian Alloys, INC.
Monroe, NC
2 inspections $17,200
Bob's Woodshop, LLC.
Tunnel Hill, GA
2 inspections $17,200
Pratt Intermodal Chassis LLC
Niles, MI
3 inspections $17,200
Adient US LLC
Holland, MI
4 inspections $17,200
Mikron Valve and Manufacturer, INC.
Erie, PA
4 inspections $17,200

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What to do with this record

Use Pure Fishing's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Pure Fishing against Caledonian Alloys, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Pure Fishing's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Pure Fishing also carries $14,500 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 Pure Fishing safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pure Fishing's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 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 Pure Fishing have? ▼
Pure Fishing has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Pure Fishing had? ▼
Pure Fishing has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-08-02 and the most recent on 2021-06-15. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pure Fishing? ▼
Pure Fishing has been assessed $2,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,500 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $14,500 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Pure Fishing been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Pure Fishing, resulting in $14,500 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 Pure Fishing operate in? ▼
Pure Fishing operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 339920). 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 Pure Fishing owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Pure Fishing 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 $14,500 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Pure Fishing rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pure Fishing ranks #70,806 (the lower 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 Pure Fishing's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pure Fishing's total OSHA penalty of $2,700 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, Adient US LLC in Holland, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,200 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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