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Wholesale Trade · Des Moines, IA

Titan Tire Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Titan Tire Corporation has a concerning safety record: 47 violations across 18 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty21% serious
$134,223
OSHA penalties
47
Violations cited
18
OSHA inspections
#1,065
of 100,495 penalized employers

Titan Tire Corporation in Des Moines, IA has been the subject of 18 OSHA workplace inspections and 47 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $134,223. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Titan Tire Corporation 18 times over 14 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 47 violations, averaging 2.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (9.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Rockview Milk in Santa Ana, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.6
violations per inspection
21.3%
of violations were serious
99%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Titan Tire Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Titan Tire Corporation runs far above peers (14.9x 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

$134,223 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($134,223) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $134,223 $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

What the Data Says About Titan Tire Corporation

The federal enforcement record for Titan Tire Corporation in Des Moines, IA includes 18 OSHA inspections and 47 violations, translating to 2.61 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 10 (21.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 1 (2.1%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $171,932 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $134,223 - a 21.9% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $7,457. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs far above peers (14.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-08-13 to 2024-09-06, a window of roughly 14 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

18

First Inspection

2010-08-13

Last Inspection

2024-09-06

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,457

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 18 inspections over 14 years, averaging 2.6 violations per visit. That's $7,457 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

21.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

2.1% of total

36

Other-Than-Serious

76.6% 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

$171,932

Current Penalty Amount

$134,223

Penalty Reduction

21.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $37,709 from the initial assessment of $171,932. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Titan Tire Corporation compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Titan Tire Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 18 1.9
Violations 47 5.4
Total Penalty $134,223 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,457 $4,678
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Titan Tire Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Titan Tire Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 47 violations across 18 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Titan Tire Corporation have? ▼
Titan Tire Corporation has 47 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $134,223.
How many OSHA inspections has Titan Tire Corporation had? ▼
Titan Tire Corporation has had 18 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-13 and the most recent on 2024-09-06. This averages 2.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Titan Tire Corporation? ▼
Titan Tire Corporation has been assessed $134,223 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $171,932 (a 21.9% reduction).
Does Titan Tire Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Titan Tire Corporation has 10 serious violations, and 1 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 Titan Tire Corporation operate in? ▼
Titan Tire Corporation operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423130). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
How does Titan Tire Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Titan Tire Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $134,223 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer (14.9x the average). The employer has 18 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rockview Milk in Santa Ana, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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