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Manufacturing · Sioux City, IA

Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT ranks #71,514 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$2,600
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#71,514
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT in Sioux City, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #71,514 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Volunteer Sintered Products INC in Lafayette, TN is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,600 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#71,514
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT runs well below peers (0.16x 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

$2,600 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% 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 Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0013.126.239.352.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSIMMONS ANIMAL NUTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26UNIT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 50FRONTLINE GAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20SYNCROFLO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29AMERICAN ENGINEERED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33CALUMET MONTANA REFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8POINT BLANK ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KEYSTONE FOODS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13LIGHTING TECHNOLOGIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12INDUSTRIAL STEAM BOI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13REPUBLIC ENGINEERED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COIM USA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23AMADAS COACH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6THURSTON MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CHARLES INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CUSTOM EXTRUSION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24EAST COAST CABINETRY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ATKORE INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CONFI-DENTAL PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20Sabre Industries - S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT sits at penalty rank #28,230 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($2,600 assessed).

How Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT Compares

Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT's 1.00 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 (0.16x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-08-09

Last Inspection

2019-02-13

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,300 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$2,600

Current Penalty Amount

$2,600

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $2,600 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,300 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,600 here).

Unipres U.S.a. INC. $2,600 TN Volunteer Sintered Products INC $2,600 TN David & David Operations DBA Holly Plating $2,600 MI Jay-R'S Steel & Welding, INC. $2,600 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Simmons Animal Nutrition, INC. 2 insp. Bridgeville, DE Unit Corporation 2 insp. Oklahoma City, OK Frontline Gaming, INC. 2 insp. Boulder City, NV Syncroflo, INC. 2 insp. Norcross, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Unipres U.S.a. INC.
Smyrna, TN
2 inspections $2,600
Volunteer Sintered Products INC
Lafayette, TN
2 inspections $2,600
Touka Fashion Repair
New York, NY
0 inspections $0
Vector Industries Inc.
Everett, WA
0 inspections $0
David & David Operations DBA Holly Plating
Holly, MI
2 inspections $2,600

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What to do with this record

Use Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT have? ▼
Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT had? ▼
Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-08-09 and the most recent on 2019-02-13. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT? ▼
Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT has been assessed $2,600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT has 1 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 Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT operate in? ▼
Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT ranks #71,514 (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 Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sabre Industries - Sabre FWT's total OSHA penalty of $2,600 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, Volunteer Sintered Products INC in Lafayette, TN is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,600 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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