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Wholesale Trade · Council Bluffs, IA

Vander Haag's INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Vander Haag's INC. ranks #48,051 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty89% serious
$6,450
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#48,051
of 99,447 penalized employers

Vander Haag's INC. in Council Bluffs, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Vander Haag's INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48,051 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, The Mohler Lumber Company INC. in North Canton, OH is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,452 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
88.9%
of violations were serious
#48,051
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Vander Haag's INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Vander Haag's INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$6,450 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Vander Haag's INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.41420.627.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICAN PULSES LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26FEDWAY ASSOCIATES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13RANEW'S TRUCK & EQUI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MICHAEL ARAM INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TUBULAR STEEL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4B & E JUICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BOUNDARY FENCE & RAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HRM HOLDINGS LLC DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9J&A AEROSPACE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WALCUT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LOHR DISTRIBUTING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALLSTAR AUTO SALVAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6M S INTERNATIONAL, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ARENDS-AWE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CONOVER LUMBER COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRUE MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INDUSTRIAL PIPING SP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICA'S BEST ELECT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14C&S WHOLESALE GROCER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CENTAUR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Vander Haag's INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Vander Haag's INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Vander Haag's INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Vander Haag's INC. ranks #2,304 at $6,450 current penalty.

How Vander Haag's INC. Compares

Vander Haag's INC.'s 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-05-04

Last Inspection

2018-08-07

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,225

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $3,225 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

88.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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

$14,554

Current Penalty Amount

$6,450

Penalty Reduction

55.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,104 from the initial assessment of $14,554. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Vander Haag's INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Vander Haag's INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 9 5.5
Total Penalty $6,450 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,225 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Vander Haag's INC., both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,450 here).

Maksteel USA LLC $6,450 MI Comfort Research LLC $6,450 MI Get Fresh Produce, INC. $6,450 IL Hempstead Beverage $6,450 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

American Pulses LTD 2 insp. Hingham, MT Fedway Associates INC. 2 insp. Kearny, NJ Ranew's Truck & Equipment Company, LLC 2 insp. Milner, GA Michael Aram INC 2 insp. North Bergen, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Maksteel USA LLC
Wyoming, MI
3 inspections $6,450
Comfort Research LLC
Grand Rapids, MI
5 inspections $6,450
Get Fresh Produce, INC.
Bartlett, IL
2 inspections $6,450
Hempstead Beverage
Hempstead, NY
2 inspections $6,450
The Mohler Lumber Company INC.
North Canton, OH
2 inspections $6,452

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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 Vander Haag's INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Vander Haag's INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Vander Haag's INC. have? ▼
Vander Haag's INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,450.
How many OSHA inspections has Vander Haag's INC. had? ▼
Vander Haag's INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-04 and the most recent on 2018-08-07. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Vander Haag's INC.? ▼
Vander Haag's INC. has been assessed $6,450 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,554 (a 55.7% reduction).
Does Vander Haag's INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Vander Haag's INC. has 8 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 Vander Haag's INC. operate in? ▼
Vander Haag's INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423120). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Vander Haag's INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Vander Haag's INC. ranks #48,051 (the upper 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 Vander Haag's INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Vander Haag's INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,450 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Mohler Lumber Company INC. in North Canton, OH is a similar wholesale trade employer with $6,452 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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