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Manufacturing · Wapello, IA

Spencer Industries INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Spencer Industries INC. ranks #18,081 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$19,504
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#18,081
of 99,447 penalized employers

Spencer Industries INC. in Wapello, IA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,504. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Spencer Industries INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,081 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Hudson Valley Creamery, LLC in Hudson, NY is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $19,500 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#18,081
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Spencer Industries INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Spencer Industries INC. runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$19,504 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Spencer Industries INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.110.320.530.740.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPRYSMIAN CABLES AND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BUCKS COUNTY SHUTTER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8VENTURE METALS, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34BECON, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 39THOMA-SEA CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6COATINGS AND ADHESIV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37DSM METAL FABRICATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27ZAMMA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30ELSA LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21BALDWIN PAVING CO., …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22HI-VAC CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23SAS AUTOMOTIVE USA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13ULTRA PLATING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10AUTOMATED BUILDING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DE WAFELBAKKERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JACKSON FURNITURE CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10LAIRD MFG., LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PLASTICRAFT MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HUSSEY SEATING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6KIOLBASSA PROVISION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Spencer Industries I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Spencer Industries INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Spencer Industries INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Spencer Industries INC. sits at penalty rank #8,738 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($19,504 assessed).

How Spencer Industries INC. Compares

Spencer Industries INC.'s 1.33 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 (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2021-10-13

Last Inspection

2023-03-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,501

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $6,501 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$36,892

Current Penalty Amount

$19,504

Penalty Reduction

47.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,388 from the initial assessment of $36,892. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Spencer Industries INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $19,504 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,501 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,504 here).

Aep Industries INC. $19,501 AL Topy Precision Manufacturing INC $19,500 IL Hudson Valley Creamery, LLC $19,500 NY Manpower Group US INC. $19,500 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Prysmian Cables and Systems USA, LLC 3 insp. Scottsville, TX Bucks County Shutters LLC 3 insp. Warminster, PA Venture Metals, L.L.C. 3 insp. Farmers Branch, TX Becon, INC. 3 insp. Bloomfield, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aep Industries INC.
Montgomery, AL
2 inspections $19,501
Hudson Valley Creamery, LLC
Hudson, NY
3 inspections $19,500
Manpower Group US INC.
Temple, TX
4 inspections $19,500
Silva International, INC.
Momence, IL
5 inspections $19,500
Deist, LLC.
Hadley, PA
2 inspections $19,500

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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 Spencer Industries INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Spencer Industries INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Spencer Industries INC. have? ▼
Spencer Industries INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,504.
How many OSHA inspections has Spencer Industries INC. had? ▼
Spencer Industries INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-10-13 and the most recent on 2023-03-24. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Spencer Industries INC.? ▼
Spencer Industries INC. has been assessed $19,504 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $36,892 (a 47.1% reduction).
Does Spencer Industries INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Spencer Industries INC. has 3 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 Spencer Industries INC. operate in? ▼
Spencer Industries INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326130). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Spencer Industries INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Spencer Industries INC. ranks #18,081 (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 Spencer Industries INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Spencer Industries INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $19,504 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hudson Valley Creamery, LLC in Hudson, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $19,500 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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