Establishment profile
FAIRFIELD ALUMINUM CASTINGS COMPANY
603 N 8TH, FAIRFIELD, IA, 52556
331524 — Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)
Summary
FAIRFIELD ALUMINUM CASTINGS COMPANY has accumulated 66 OSHA violations across 10 inspections over 51 years of recorded history, with $17,415 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 90th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 61 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 78th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
FAIRFIELD ALUMINUM CASTINGS COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
90% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 7 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 33 citations in this view · $15,975 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 4 | 4 | $1,013 | Jan 1975 | May 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 3 | 3 | $3,543 | Sep 1988 | Oct 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 3 | 2 | $180 | Jan 1975 | Sep 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 3 | 3 | — | Jan 1982 | May 2011 |
| 29 CFR 8800.04 | 2 | 1 | $2,000 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 2 | 2 | $1,000 | Jan 1975 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 2 | 2 | $670 | Sep 1988 | May 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E01 I | 2 | 2 | — | Jan 1975 | Sep 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A03 | 1 | 1 | $963 | May 2011 | May 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C01 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Oct 2013 | Oct 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 C01 | 1 | 1 | $688 | May 2011 | May 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $688 | May 2011 | May 2011 |
| 29 CFR 4000.2 1 | 1 | 1 | $650 | Mar 1995 | Mar 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F04 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0038 A05 I | 1 | 1 | $560 | Jul 1984 | Jul 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 G01 | 1 | 1 | $560 | Jul 1984 | Jul 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L04 III | 1 | 1 | $550 | May 2011 | May 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C04 | 1 | 1 | $413 | May 2011 | May 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 A | 1 | 1 | $400 | Jul 1982 | Jul 1982 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3315 within IA. Peer group: 61 employers. This establishment has 66 OSHA violations; peer median is 14.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for FAIRFIELD ALUMINUM CASTINGS COMPANY. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for FAIRFIELD ALUMINUM CASTINGS COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 1995 | OXYGEN DEFICIENCY,VENTILATION,AIR CONTAMINATION,DIZZINESS,OVEREXPOSURE,CARBON MONOXIDE | 10 | 4 | — | |
| Jun 19, 1984 | FURNACE,HEAD,STATIC ELECTRICITY,DUST,FIRE,STRUCK AGAINST,DUST COLLECTOR,EXPLOSION,SPARK,ARMFatality | 2 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 12+ years. Most recent activity: 12 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for FAIRFIELD ALUMINUM CASTINGS COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for FAIRFIELD ALUMINUM CASTINGS COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for FAIRFIELD ALUMINUM CASTINGS COMPANY. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for FAIRFIELD ALUMINUM CASTINGS COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for FAIRFIELD ALUMINUM CASTINGS COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for FAIRFIELD ALUMINUM CASTINGS COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-19 | Complaint | 4 | 3 | $3,300 | |
| 2011-01-13 | Planned | 10 | 9 | $5,225 | |
| 2006-08-02 | Planned | 8 | 8 | $4,800 | |
| 1995-01-20 | Accident | 1 | — | $650 | |
| 1988-09-08 | Planned | 11 | 10 | $1,080 | |
| 1984-06-19 | Accident | 3 | 2 | $1,120 | |
| 1982-02-09 | Planned | 10 | 3 | $400 | |
| 1981-12-15 | Planned | 7 | 6 | $840 | |
| 1975-03-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1975-01-17 | Follow-up | 12 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on FAIRFIELD ALUMINUM CASTINGS COMPANY from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is FAIRFIELD ALUMINUM CASTINGS COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- FAIRFIELD ALUMINUM CASTINGS COMPANY has 10 OSHA inspections on record with 66 violations and $17,415 in total penalties.
- How does FAIRFIELD ALUMINUM CASTINGS COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- FAIRFIELD ALUMINUM CASTINGS COMPANY operates in the aluminum foundries (except die-casting) industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.2.
- Has FAIRFIELD ALUMINUM CASTINGS COMPANY had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving FAIRFIELD ALUMINUM CASTINGS COMPANY.