Establishment profile
TRINITY STRUCTURAL TOWERS, INC.
801 N. 19TH AVENUE E., NEWTON, IA, 50208
Operated by Trinity Structural Towers Inc
333611 — Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing
Summary
TRINITY STRUCTURAL TOWERS, INC. has accumulated 26 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 16 years of recorded history, with $28,700 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 88th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 18 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 71st percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
TRINITY STRUCTURAL TOWERS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, 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.
OSHA workplace safety
75% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 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 · 23 citations in this view · $28,700 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 G01 IA | 3 | 3 | $12,500 | Apr 2010 | May 2012 |
| 29 CFR 8800.04 | 2 | 1 | $3,500 | Oct 2010 | Oct 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 N03 IIIA | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Oct 2010 | Oct 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1026 L01 | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | Apr 2010 | Apr 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0254 B04 IV | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | Apr 2010 | Apr 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 C02 I | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | May 2012 | May 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Apr 2010 | Apr 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 E09 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Oct 2010 | Oct 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1026 D01 | 1 | 1 | $700 | Apr 2010 | Apr 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 G01 IB | 1 | 1 | $500 | Oct 2010 | Oct 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 D01 II | 1 | 1 | $500 | Oct 2010 | Oct 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 G | 1 | 1 | — | May 2012 | May 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 C04 II | 1 | 1 | — | May 2012 | May 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 I02 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2012 | May 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 L03 III | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2010 | Oct 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 N03 IX | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2010 | Oct 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2010 | Apr 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 L01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2010 | Apr 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1027 M04 I | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2010 | Apr 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H03 II | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2010 | Apr 2010 |
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 3336 within IA. Peer group: 18 employers. This establishment has 26 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 214 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 TRINITY STRUCTURAL TOWERS, INC.. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2010 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,RING,JAMMED,CAUGHT BETWEEN,BOLT | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jun 17, 2010 | WHEEL,TANDEM LIFT,INADEQUATE MAINT,STUCK,GANTRY CRANE,LIGHTING,UNSTABLE SURFACE,CRANE OPERATOR,OVERTURN,POOR VISIBILITY | 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 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 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 TRINITY STRUCTURAL TOWERS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for TRINITY STRUCTURAL TOWERS, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in IA — for Trinity Structural Towers Inc, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Trinity Structural Towers Inc locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 5 cases · 2 ULP · 3 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-RD-195382 | Representation election | Mar 2017 | Mar 2017 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-145784 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2015 | Feb 2015 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-RD-145606 | Representation election | Feb 2015 | Apr 2015 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-019800 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-RC-017718 | Representation election | Jul 2010 | Aug 2010 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 TRINITY STRUCTURAL TOWERS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for TRINITY STRUCTURAL TOWERS, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for TRINITY STRUCTURAL TOWERS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-04-02 | Follow-up | 5 | 5 | $9,000 | |
| 2010-09-15 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-06-24 | Complaint | 9 | 6 | $13,000 | |
| 2010-02-22 | Complaint | 12 | 5 | $6,700 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
TRINITY STRUCTURAL TOWERS, INC. is one of 1 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Trinity Structural Towers Inc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Trinity Structural Towers Inc across all 1 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in turbine and turbine generator set units manufacturing within IA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- TPI COMPOSITES, INC.NEWTON — 3 federal enforcement records
- MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANYDES MOINES — 2 federal enforcement records
- TPI IOWA, LLCNEWTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- VESTAS AMERICAN WIND TECHNOLOGYNEW SHARON — 1 federal enforcement record
- SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY, INC.FORT MADISON — 1 federal enforcement record
- TPI COMPOSITES IOWA LLCNEWTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- SIEMENS ENERGY, INC.FORT MADISON — 1 federal enforcement record
- SIEMENS ENERGY, INC.OTHO — 0 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Trinity Structural Towers Inc locationsParent rollup
- Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in IAState-wide enforcement data
- Turbine and Turbine in IAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on TRINITY STRUCTURAL TOWERS, INC. 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 TRINITY STRUCTURAL TOWERS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- TRINITY STRUCTURAL TOWERS, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 26 violations and $28,700 in total penalties.
- How does TRINITY STRUCTURAL TOWERS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- TRINITY STRUCTURAL TOWERS, INC. operates in the turbine and turbine generator set units manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9. TRINITY STRUCTURAL TOWERS, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 0.49 compared to an industry average of 1.