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Stellar Industries INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Stellar Industries INC. ranks #18,806 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty88% serious
$18,848
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#18,806
of 99,447 penalized employers

Stellar Industries INC. in Garner, IA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,848. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Stellar Industries INC. 5 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 1.6 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,806 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Wise Foods in Berwick, PA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.6
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#18,806
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 67/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Stellar Industries INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Stellar Industries INC. sits roughly in line with 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

$18,848 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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 Stellar Industries INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.02.516.029.543.056.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSIGN SOURCE USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 41HOMETOWN FOODS USA I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19ACCURIDE ERIE LP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9KAMCO INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6KIRK WOOD PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21IMPERIAL MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5BIMBO BAKERIES USA, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6ROSLER METAL FINISHI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16PHOENIX PRODUCTS COM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 54WALBRO LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 33HBD / THERMOID, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13DUREZ CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10SOUTHEASTERN PROVISI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 29FORD MOTOR COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6PRINSCO, INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 28SUPERIOR STEEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8GOOD FOODS GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6CANBERRA CORP., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11MANISTIQUE PAPERS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21SARTORIUS STEDIM FIL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19Stellar Industries I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8
Stellar Industries INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Stellar Industries INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Stellar Industries INC. is the #9,045 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($18,848).

How Stellar Industries INC. Compares

Stellar Industries INC.'s 1.60 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2014-10-01

Last Inspection

2025-06-11

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,770

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 11 years, averaging 1.6 violations per visit. That's $3,770 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$21,622

Current Penalty Amount

$18,848

Penalty Reduction

12.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,774 from the initial assessment of $21,622. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Stellar Industries INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $18,848 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,770 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,848 here).

Irritec USA, INC. $18,850 CA Mitsui Zinc Powder, LLC. $18,850 PA J.G. Finneran Associates, INC. $18,851 NJ Harris Ranch Beef Company $18,845 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Sign Source USA, INC. 5 insp. Lima, OH Hometown Foods USA INC and S-Innovations CORP 5 insp. Medley, FL Accuride Erie LP 5 insp. Erie, PA Kamco Industries, INC. 5 insp. West Unity, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wise Foods
Berwick, PA
0 inspections $0
Irritec USA, INC.
Fresno, CA
3 inspections $18,850
Mitsui Zinc Powder, LLC.
Monaca, PA
3 inspections $18,850
J.G. Finneran Associates, INC.
Vineland, NJ
4 inspections $18,851
Harris Ranch Beef Company
Selma, CA
10 inspections $18,845

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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 Stellar Industries INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Stellar Industries INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 5 inspections, including 7 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 Stellar Industries INC. have? ▼
Stellar Industries INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,848.
How many OSHA inspections has Stellar Industries INC. had? ▼
Stellar Industries INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-01 and the most recent on 2025-06-11. This averages 1.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Stellar Industries INC.? ▼
Stellar Industries INC. has been assessed $18,848 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,622 (a 12.8% reduction).
Does Stellar Industries INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Stellar Industries INC. 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 Stellar Industries INC. operate in? ▼
Stellar Industries INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Stellar Industries INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Stellar Industries INC. ranks #18,806 (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 Stellar Industries INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Stellar Industries INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $18,848 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wise Foods in Berwick, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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