Manufacturing · Clarion, IA

Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC ranks #80,014 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty59% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$1,614
OSHA penalties: 17
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #80,014
of 99,447 penalized employers

Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC in Clarion, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,614. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,014 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, Superior Concrete, LLC. in Auburn, ME is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,613 in current penalties.

8.5
violations per inspection: 58.8%
of violations were serious: #80,014
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$1,614
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC runs well below peers (0.10x 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

$1,614 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% 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 Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC.

Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC sits at penalty rank #30,738 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,614 assessed).

How Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC Compares

Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC's 8.50 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 (0.10x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-01-27

Last Inspection

2013-01-11

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$807

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 8.5 violations per visit. That's $807 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

58.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

17.6% of total

Other-Than-Serious

23.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$3,225

Current Penalty Amount

$1,614

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,611 from the initial assessment of $3,225. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	17	8.0
Total Penalty	$1,614	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$807	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,614 here).

R-Squared Puckett, INC $1,615 MS Valerio's Tropical Bakeshop IV, INC. $1,613 NV Superior Concrete, LLC. $1,613 ME Arrowhead Concrete Works INC $1,613 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Midwest Ammunition, LLC 2 insp. Hamilton, OH Natural Flavors, INC. 2 insp. Newark, NJ Southern Tire Mart 2 insp. Covington, GA Bennett Tool and Die LLC 2 insp. Kansas City, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lorena Paneda

Burbank, CA

0 inspections $0

R-Squared Puckett, INC

Valerio's Tropical Bakeshop IV, INC.

Las Vegas, NV

3 inspections $1,613

Superior Concrete, LLC.

Auburn, ME

2 inspections $1,613

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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 Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC have? ▼

Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,614.

How many OSHA inspections has Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC had? ▼

Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-27 and the most recent on 2013-01-11. This averages 8.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC? ▼

Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC has been assessed $1,614 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,225 (a 50.0% reduction).

Does Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC has 10 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC operate in? ▼

Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC ranks #80,014 (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 Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Stronghold Manufacturing, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1,614 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, Superior Concrete, LLC. in Auburn, ME is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,613 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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