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Trinity Structural Towers, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Trinity Structural Towers, INC. ranks #13,967 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 30 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty60% serious
$24,200
OSHA penalties
30
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#13,967
of 99,447 penalized employers

Trinity Structural Towers, INC. in Newton, IA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $24,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Trinity Structural Towers, INC. 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 30 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,967 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Marine Builders INC. in Jeffersonville, IN is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $24,200 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#13,967
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 30 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Trinity Structural Towers, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$24,200 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Trinity Structural Towers, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.02.212.122.031.941.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMAZING VITAMINS LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 40BURROWS PAPER CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19MCM PRECISION CASTIN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 35SAMBOR STONE, LTD., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17JELLCO CONTAINER INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10AKZO NOBEL SURFACE C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14SHINTONE USA INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22UNITED GASKET CORP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13DART CONTAINER CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10CHASE INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15NORTHWEST PALLET SER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6MAGNA SEATING OF AME…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7ELMHURST DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10PRETZELS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4ASAEL FARR & SONS CO, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22PLASTIPAK PACKAGING,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SAF-HOLLAND, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5MARINETTE MARINE COR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7RELINE AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5CAPPS BOATWORKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9Trinity Structural T…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 30
Trinity Structural Towers, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 30 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.

Trinity Structural Towers, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Trinity Structural Towers, INC. sits at penalty rank #6,824 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($24,200 assessed).

How Trinity Structural Towers, INC. Compares

Trinity Structural Towers, INC.'s 7.50 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-02-22

Last Inspection

2012-04-02

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $6,050 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

3.3% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

36.7% 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

$56,650

Current Penalty Amount

$24,200

Penalty Reduction

57.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $32,450 from the initial assessment of $56,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Trinity Structural Towers, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Trinity Structural Towers, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 30 8.0
Total Penalty $24,200 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,050 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($24,200 here).

Milton Manufacturing INC $24,200 MI Marine Builders INC. $24,200 IN Rock Fin Countertops, INC. $24,201 TX Standard Sheet Metal Works, INC. $24,202 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Amazing Vitamins LLC 4 insp. Carlstadt, NJ Burrows Paper Corporation 4 insp. Little Falls, NY McM Precision Castings, INC. 4 insp. Weston, OH Sambor Stone, LTD. 4 insp. South Holland, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Milton Manufacturing INC
Detroit, MI
10 inspections $24,200
Marine Builders INC.
Jeffersonville, IN
2 inspections $24,200
Star Denim, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Rock Fin Countertops, INC.
Houston, TX
3 inspections $24,201
Hughes Supply, Inc
Thomasville, NC
0 inspections $0

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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 Trinity Structural Towers, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Trinity Structural Towers, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 30 violations across 4 inspections, including 18 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 Trinity Structural Towers, INC. have? ▼
Trinity Structural Towers, INC. has 30 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $24,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Trinity Structural Towers, INC. had? ▼
Trinity Structural Towers, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-22 and the most recent on 2012-04-02. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Trinity Structural Towers, INC.? ▼
Trinity Structural Towers, INC. has been assessed $24,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $56,650 (a 57.3% reduction).
Does Trinity Structural Towers, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Trinity Structural Towers, INC. has 18 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 Trinity Structural Towers, INC. operate in? ▼
Trinity Structural Towers, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333611). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Trinity Structural Towers, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Trinity Structural Towers, INC. ranks #13,967 (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 Trinity Structural Towers, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Trinity Structural Towers, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $24,200 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Marine Builders INC. in Jeffersonville, IN is a similar manufacturing employer with $24,200 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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