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Tri-State Industries

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tri-State Industries ranks #91,830 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$564
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#91,830
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tri-State Industries in Dubuque, IA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $564. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tri-State Industries 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #91,830 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Industrial Galvanizers South Carolina INC in West Columbia, SC is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $563 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#91,830
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tri-State Industries compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tri-State Industries runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$564 Top 8% most affordable more affordable than 92% 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 Tri-State Industries.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.58.81725.333.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHASA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29TYSON FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15AIR-WAY MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TRIDENT SEAFOODS COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32EXTERRAN ENERGY SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32CLEVELAND STEEL CONT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13CKS PACKAGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TEXAS PIPE AND SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WOODS FISHERIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ARTISAN'S ROW CABINE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BWP HARDWOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17KETTLE MORAINE COATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26QUALITY PROFILE SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7EXTREME MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BATTISTONI ITALIAN S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PRETIUM PACKAGING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10THE MILLENNIUM MAT C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9J & M PALLETS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22THE GOODYEAR TIRE & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2US POLYCHEMICAL CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16Tri-State Industries, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Tri-State Industries has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Tri-State Industries in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Tri-State Industries sits at penalty rank #33,664 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($564 assessed).

How Tri-State Industries Compares

Tri-State Industries's 1.67 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 (0.04x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-10-07

Last Inspection

2017-07-07

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$188

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $188 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$1,125

Current Penalty Amount

$564

Penalty Reduction

49.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $561 from the initial assessment of $1,125. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Tri-State Industries Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $564 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $188 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($564 here).

Green Street Details INC $565 OR Smurfit Kappa North America LLC $563 AZ Industrial Galvanizers South Carolina INC $563 SC W.N.C. Pallet & Forest Products Company, INC. $563 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hasa, INC. 3 insp. Santa Clarita, CA Tyson Foods INC. 3 insp. Hope, AR Air-Way Manufacturing Company 3 insp. Edgerton, OH Trident Seafoods Corporation 3 insp. Cordova, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Green Street Details INC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $565
Smurfit Kappa North America LLC
Chandler, AZ
2 inspections $563
Industrial Galvanizers South Carolina INC
West Columbia, SC
2 inspections $563
W.N.C. Pallet & Forest Products Company, INC.
Candler, NC
3 inspections $563
Maclean Power Systems Newberry
Newberry, SC
2 inspections $563

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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 Tri-State Industries safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tri-State Industries's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Tri-State Industries have? ▼
Tri-State Industries has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $564.
How many OSHA inspections has Tri-State Industries had? ▼
Tri-State Industries has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-10-07 and the most recent on 2017-07-07. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tri-State Industries? ▼
Tri-State Industries has been assessed $564 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,125 (a 49.9% reduction).
Does Tri-State Industries have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tri-State Industries has 5 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 Tri-State Industries operate in? ▼
Tri-State Industries 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 Tri-State Industries rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tri-State Industries ranks #91,830 (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 Tri-State Industries's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tri-State Industries's total OSHA penalty of $564 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Industrial Galvanizers South Carolina INC in West Columbia, SC is a similar manufacturing employer with $563 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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