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GRIP-TITE MANUFACTURING is a iron and steel forging employer in WINTERSET, IA. Federal records show 5 OSHA inspections with 43 violations and $49,331 in penalties. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, NLRB, FMCSA, OFLC, BLS, SAM.gov, CMS, USAspending, CPSC, NHTSA, and the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. Last updated: April 30, 2026.

GRIP-TITE MANUFACTURING

505 EAST MADISON STREET, WINTERSET, IA, 50273

332111 Top companies in Iron and Steel Forging

Federal Enforcement
5
OSHA inspections
43 violations
$49,331 in penalties

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
5.4
Industry Avg DART
3.3
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA.
OSHA Inspections
5
OSHA Violations
43
Total Penalties
$49,331
Trend
IMPROVING
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
HIGH
SVEP Flag
No

Data Insights

History Span
15 years
Last Activity
1yr ago
Inspection Rate
0.3/yr
Violation Rate
2.9/yr
Violation Severity Mix
84% serious$1,147 avg per violation$9,866 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHA$49,331 total across all agencies

Inspection Breakdown

Planned
3
Complaint
2
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 80% of inspections
Recidivism: 4 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

100%
Worse than most peers
vs 24 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
96%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
74%

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Inspection History

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Data aggregated from public federal enforcement and program records (OSHA, WHD, MSHA, EPA, NLRB, FMCSA, OFLC, BLS, SAM.gov, CMS, USAspending, CPSC, NHTSA) plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. Employer profiles matched by name and location — matching errors may occur. Risk scores computed by FastDOL, not official government assessments. OSHA citations typically appear 3-8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Data provided as-is. Report a data error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GRIP-TITE MANUFACTURING's OSHA violation history?
GRIP-TITE MANUFACTURING has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 43 violations and $49,331 in total penalties.
How does GRIP-TITE MANUFACTURING's safety record compare to its industry?
GRIP-TITE MANUFACTURING operates in the iron and steel forging industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.4.
GRIP-TITE MANUFACTURING, WINTERSET, IA — OSHA Violations & Safety Record | FastDOL