Establishment profile
UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY
13425 210, MEDIAPOLIS, IA, 52637
327420 — Gypsum Product Manufacturing
Summary
UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY has accumulated 2 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 15 years of recorded history, with $8,100 in total assessed penalties.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 15 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, 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.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 2 distinct standards shown · 2 citations in this view · $8,100 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $4,500 | Mar 2011 | Mar 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0029 B01 | 1 | 1 | $3,600 | Mar 2011 | Mar 2011 |
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.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for UNITED STATES GYPSUM 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 UNITED STATES GYPSUM 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2010 | AMPUTATED,GUARD,THUMB,CAUGHT BETWEEN | 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 15+ years. Most recent activity: 15 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 UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in IA — for UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 100 citations · 84S&S · $109,824 proposed / $96,318 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9695920 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Apr 2025 | — | No | HighNegligence | $7,555 | $151 |
| 6551076 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Aug 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $6,458 | $1,111 |
| 8660401 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Apr 2011 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,996 | $3,996 |
| 6551081 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Aug 2010 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,689 | $3,689 |
| 9488420 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Feb 2021 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,616 | $3,616 |
| 9628210 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jul 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,546 | $3,546 |
| 8668770 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Oct 2013 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,405 | $3,405 |
| 9489651 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Feb 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,790 | $2,790 |
| 8895887 | FORT DODGE QUARRY Webster, IA | Dec 2016 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,640 | $2,640 |
| 9489699 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Apr 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,725 | $1,725 |
| 9698830 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jul 2024 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,637 | $1,637 |
| 8894318 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Feb 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| 8851367 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jun 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| 8851366 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jun 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| 8851255 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Feb 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| 8950223 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Feb 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,508 | $1,508 |
| 8950221 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Feb 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,508 | $1,508 |
| 8950219 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jan 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,508 | $1,508 |
| 8891174 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jul 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,484 | $1,484 |
| 9483581 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Nov 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,368 | $1,368 |
| 8951152 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Nov 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,312 | $1,312 |
| 8950350 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jul 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,286 | $1,286 |
| 8894964 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Oct 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,265 | $1,265 |
| 8851250 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Feb 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,203 | $1,203 |
| 8668800 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Feb 2014 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,203 | $1,203 |
| 8891171 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jul 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,168 | $1,168 |
| 6551079 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Aug 2010 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,111 | $1,111 |
| 6494477 | FORT DODGE QUARRY Webster, IA | Aug 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,111 | $940 |
| 6198796 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jun 2008 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $1,111 | $1,111 |
| 6198795 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jun 2008 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $1,111 | $1,111 |
| 9488461 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jun 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,089 | $1,089 |
| 9488429 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Mar 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,089 | $1,089 |
| 8745675 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Sep 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| 8745604 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Feb 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| 8668992 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jun 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| 6551720 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jan 2011 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| 6551719 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jan 2011 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| 6495837 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Mar 2010 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| 6413166 | FORT DODGE QUARRY Webster, IA | Nov 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| 9699872 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Mar 2025 | — | No | HighNegligence | $959 | $959 |
| 8738047 | FORT DODGE QUARRY Webster, IA | Mar 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $946 | $946 |
| 8951157 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Dec 2017 | — | No | HighNegligence | $880 | $880 |
| 6495632 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Dec 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $873 | $873 |
| 6494867 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Sep 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $873 | $873 |
| 6494365 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Sep 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $873 | $873 |
| 9488499 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $856 | $856 |
| 9488497 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $856 | $856 |
| 8894953 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Sep 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $848 | $848 |
| 8738641 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Aug 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 6551716 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jan 2011 | — | No | HighNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 6550038 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Apr 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $687 | $687 |
| 8891175 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jul 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $666 | $666 |
| 8738387 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | May 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $634 | $634 |
| 8738053 | FORT DODGE QUARRY Webster, IA | Mar 2013 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $634 | $634 |
| 8738052 | FORT DODGE QUARRY Webster, IA | Mar 2013 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $634 | $634 |
| 8895890 | FORT DODGE QUARRY Webster, IA | Dec 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $625 | $625 |
| 8660524 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Aug 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $585 | $100 |
| 8950274 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Apr 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $577 | $577 |
| 8894962 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Oct 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $568 | $568 |
| 8951457 | FORT DODGE QUARRY Webster, IA | Nov 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $544 | $544 |
| 8951456 | FORT DODGE QUARRY Webster, IA | Nov 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $544 | $544 |
| 8851247 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Feb 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $540 | $540 |
| 7845270 | FORT DODGE QUARRY Webster, IA | Aug 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $540 | $540 |
| 8895892 | FORT DODGE QUARRY Webster, IA | Dec 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $533 | $533 |
| 8894370 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jun 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $524 | $524 |
| 8660527 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Aug 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $499 | $499 |
| 6494478 | FORT DODGE QUARRY Webster, IA | Aug 2009 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $499 | $400 |
| 6413448 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jun 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $499 | $499 |
| 6413447 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jun 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $499 | $499 |
| 6413446 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jun 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $499 | $499 |
| 6413445 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jun 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $499 | $499 |
| 6413444 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jun 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $499 | $499 |
| 6413443 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jun 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $499 | $499 |
| 8891177 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jul 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $496 | $496 |
| 9698833 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jul 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $492 | $492 |
| 9698832 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jul 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $492 | $492 |
| 9488987 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Nov 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $487 | $487 |
| 9382654 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jul 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $462 | $462 |
| 8851252 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Feb 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $460 | $460 |
| 8851251 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Feb 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $460 | $460 |
| 8745603 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Feb 2014 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $460 | $460 |
| 8668889 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Dec 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $460 | $460 |
| 6198707 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Dec 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $460 | $460 |
| 6197910 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Sep 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $460 | $460 |
| 9488423 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Feb 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $453 | $453 |
| 8894956 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Sep 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $446 | $446 |
| 8895967 | FORT DODGE QUARRY Webster, IA | Apr 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $420 | $420 |
| 8895891 | FORT DODGE QUARRY Webster, IA | Dec 2016 | — | No | HighNegligence | $420 | $420 |
| 9483580 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Nov 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $412 | $412 |
| 9699870 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Feb 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $398 | $398 |
| 9382500 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Nov 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $395 | $395 |
| 9382496 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Oct 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $395 | $395 |
| 8951182 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jan 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $395 | $395 |
| 6414001 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Dec 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $392 | $392 |
| 9698827 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jul 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $388 | $388 |
| 9698825 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jul 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $388 | $388 |
| 9698689 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Apr 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $388 | $388 |
| 8950348 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Jul 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $387 | $387 |
| 9488500 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $383 | $383 |
| 9629129 | Sperry Mine Des Moines, IA | Aug 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $376 | $376 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for UNITED STATES GYPSUM 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 UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-01-26 | Referral | 2 | 1 | $8,100 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on UNITED STATES GYPSUM 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 UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 2 violations and $8,100 in total penalties.
- How does UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY operates in the gypsum product manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9.