Manufacturing · Norwalk, IA

Rowe Electronics

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rowe Electronics ranks #86,970 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty70% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$976
OSHA penalties: 10
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #86,970
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rowe Electronics in Norwalk, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $976. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rowe Electronics 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #86,970 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, All Barn Wood, INC. in Spanish Fork, UT is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $975 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection: 70.0%
of violations were serious: #86,970
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Rowe Electronics

$976
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Rowe Electronics runs well below peers (0.06x 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

$976 Top 13% most affordable more affordable than 87% 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 Rowe Electronics.

Rowe Electronics has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Rowe Electronics in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Rowe Electronics sits at penalty rank #32,495 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($976 assessed).

How Rowe Electronics Compares

Rowe Electronics's 5.00 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 well below peers (0.06x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-04-11

Last Inspection

2017-07-26

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$488

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $488 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

70.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

30.0% 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

$1,950

Current Penalty Amount

$976

Penalty Reduction

49.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $974 from the initial assessment of $1,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Rowe Electronics compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Rowe Electronics	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	10	8.0
Total Penalty	$976	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$488	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($976 here).

Ace Anodizing, LLC $976 AZ Millwood INC $975 TN Cache Valley Plating $975 UT All Barn Wood, INC. $975 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ware Milling Company, INC. 2 insp. Waycross, GA Frazer & Jones Company, INC. 2 insp. Solvay, NY Forbo Flooring INC 2 insp. Hazleton, PA Peking Noodle CO., INC. 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA

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2 inspections $975

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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 Rowe Electronics safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Rowe Electronics's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Rowe Electronics have? ▼

Rowe Electronics has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $976.

How many OSHA inspections has Rowe Electronics had? ▼

Rowe Electronics has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-04-11 and the most recent on 2017-07-26. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Rowe Electronics? ▼

Rowe Electronics has been assessed $976 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,950 (a 49.9% reduction).

Does Rowe Electronics have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Rowe Electronics has 7 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 Rowe Electronics operate in? ▼

Rowe Electronics operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 334419). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Rowe Electronics rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rowe Electronics ranks #86,970 (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 Rowe Electronics's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Rowe Electronics's total OSHA penalty of $976 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, All Barn Wood, INC. in Spanish Fork, UT is a similar manufacturing employer with $975 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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