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Rubber Development INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rubber Development INC. ranks #14,380 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 36 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty81% serious
$23,703
OSHA penalties
36
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#14,380
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rubber Development INC. in Waverly, IA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 36 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,703. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rubber Development INC. 3 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 36 violations, averaging 12.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,380 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 29 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Professional Disposables International, INC in Orangeburg, NY is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $23,706 in current penalties.

12.0
violations per inspection
80.6%
of violations were serious
#14,380
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 36 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (12.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Rubber Development INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Rubber Development INC. runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$23,703 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Rubber Development INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.310.419.528.637.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHONEYWELL INTERNATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GEORGE INDUSTRIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17GILMAN BUILDING PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23HITACHI AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CALIFORNIA INNOVATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20COLORADO TIMBER RESO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21BALL METAL BEVERAGE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10COORSTEK, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10INW LIVING ECOLOGY O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6THE STRESSCRETE GROUP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14FORMOSA PLASTICS COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MULTIVAC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9AMERICAN STANDARD BR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7KEY BELLEVILLES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20GULF RICE MILLING, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12HARTUNG GLASS INDUST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PLAS-TEC CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PHOENIX MILLWORK, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23ARROW FASTENER CO., …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11Rubber Development I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 36
Rubber Development INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 36 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.

Rubber Development INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Rubber Development INC. ranks #7,023 at $23,703 current penalty.

How Rubber Development INC. Compares

Rubber Development INC.'s 12.00 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-05-20

Last Inspection

2022-02-09

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

12.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,901

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 12 years, averaging 12.0 violations per visit. That's $7,901 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

29

Serious

80.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

19.4% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$42,757

Current Penalty Amount

$23,703

Penalty Reduction

44.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,054 from the initial assessment of $42,757. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Rubber Development INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rubber Development INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 36 8.0
Total Penalty $23,703 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,901 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rubber Development INC., both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,703 here).

R. W. Sidley INC. $23,702 OH International Extrusions $23,700 MI Wall to Wall Tile & Stone Cut $23,700 WA Professional Disposables International, INC $23,706 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Honeywell International INC. 3 insp. Geismar, LA Bristol-Myers Squibb Company 3 insp. Devens, MA George Industries LLC 3 insp. Endicott, NY Gilman Building Products, LLC 3 insp. Dudley, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

R. W. Sidley INC.
Thompson, OH
5 inspections $23,702
International Extrusions
Garden City, MI
3 inspections $23,700
Wall to Wall Tile & Stone Cut
Vancouver, WA
3 inspections $23,700
Professional Disposables International, INC
Orangeburg, NY
4 inspections $23,706
Kennedy Concrete INC.
Vineland, NJ
3 inspections $23,699

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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 Rubber Development INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rubber Development INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 36 violations across 3 inspections, including 29 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 Rubber Development INC. have? ▼
Rubber Development INC. has 36 OSHA violations on record, including 29 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,703.
How many OSHA inspections has Rubber Development INC. had? ▼
Rubber Development INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-20 and the most recent on 2022-02-09. This averages 12.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rubber Development INC.? ▼
Rubber Development INC. has been assessed $23,703 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $42,757 (a 44.6% reduction).
Does Rubber Development INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rubber Development INC. has 29 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 Rubber Development INC. operate in? ▼
Rubber Development INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326299). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Rubber Development INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rubber Development INC. ranks #14,380 (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 Rubber Development INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rubber Development INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $23,703 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Professional Disposables International, INC in Orangeburg, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $23,706 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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