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VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY

1710 VERMEER ROAD EAST, PELLA, IA, 50219
333120 — Construction Machinery Manufacturing

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OSHA inspections
30
over 40 years
Violations
46
$108,478 in penalties
SVEP
YES
Severe violator program
Accident investigations on record
2 fatalities · 1 hospitalizations · 6 National Emphasis Program inspections

Summary

VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY has accumulated 46 OSHA violations across 30 inspections over 40 years of recorded history, with $108,478 in total assessed penalties.

The establishment sits in the 92nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 137 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 6 months ago.

Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.

Agency coverage

VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety, FMCSA motor carrier registration, and NHTSA vehicle recalls records 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), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or CPSC product recalls.

OSHA workplace safety

Inspections
30
0.8 / yr · last 40 yrs
Violations
46
1.1 / yr
Penalties
$108,478
$2,358 avg / violation
65% serious35% other
Inspection trigger · referral
14 of 30
Inspection trigger · complaint
8 of 30

53% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 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 · 24 citations in this view · $102,698 in penalties.

CFR sectionCitationsInspectionsTotal penaltyFirst citedLast cited
29 CFR 1910.0212 A0133$16,369Aug 2007Apr 2021
29 CFR 8800.0422$2,750Feb 1997Aug 1998
29 CFR 1910.0107 G0521$1,000Feb 1997Feb 1997
88.4 - CODE OF IOWA (2021)11$15,625Mar 2025Mar 2025
29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I11$15,000Feb 1997Feb 1997
29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I11$10,000Feb 2022Feb 2022
88.4 - CODE OF IOWA (2019)11$8,524Jul 2020Jul 2020
29 CFR 1926.0859 G11$7,770May 2023May 2023
29 CFR 1926.0021 B0211$7,770May 2023May 2023
88.4 - CODE OF IOWA (2017)11$5,543Jul 2018Jul 2018
29 CFR 1910.0184 C0611$2,975Jan 2016Jan 2016
29 CFR 1910.1000 A0211$1,500Jun 1992Jun 1992
29 CFR 1910.0252 B02 III11$1,000Mar 1998Mar 1998
29 CFR 1910.0107 I0811$1,000Feb 1997Feb 1997
29 CFR 1910.0107 G0311$1,000Feb 1997Feb 1997
29 CFR 1910.0107 I0611$1,000Feb 1997Feb 1997
29 CFR 1910.0107 I0511$1,000Feb 1997Feb 1997
29 CFR 1910.0132 D0111$1,000Feb 1997Feb 1997
29 CFR 1910.0107 I0911$1,000Feb 1997Feb 1997
29 CFR 1904.0029 B0111$872May 2023May 2023

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

92nd

Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3331 within IA. Peer group: 137 employers. This establishment has 46 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.

Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty percentile
100th
peer median: $3,488
Inspection frequency
99th
peer median: 2

Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)

No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →

Industry benchmark

Industry avg TRIR
2.8
BLS SOII 2024
Industry avg DART
1.6
BLS SOII 2024
Self-reported TRIR
—
Not in OSHA ITA

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

Planned
2
Complaint
8
Accident
6
Referral
14

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 VERMEER MANUFACTURING 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.

DateEventInjuriesHospitalizedFatalities
Dec 6, 2021Amputated,Amputation,Caught Between,Finger,Frame,Installing,Overhead Door,Pinched,Power Roller,Start Button1——
Dec 11, 2020Amputation,Automatic Machine,Finger,Pinched1——
Apr 14, 2020Amputated,Amputation,Caught Between,Falling Object,Finger,Fingertip,Instantaneous amputation,Machine operator,Machinist,Material Handling,Metal,Metal Bar,Partial Amputation,Pinched,Traumatic Amputation1——
Apr 30, 2018Amputated,Amputation,Finger,Steel Plate,Struck By,Welding1——
May 11, 1998GRINDER,AMPUTATED,BELT,FINGER,GLOVE,CAUGHT BETWEEN,INEXPERIENCE,NIP POINT,GRINDING MACHINE1——
Jan 20, 1996BURN,ELECTRIC ARC,E GI IV,ELECTRICAL,FLAMMABLE VAPORS,CLEANING,FIRE,EXPLOSION,UNTRAINED,SMOKE INHALATIONFatality4—1
Jun 14, 1988MAINTENANCE,AMPUTATED,FINGER,EARTHMOVING EQUIP,SPROCKET1——
Jun 3, 1986AMPUTATED,FINGER,WORK RULES,HYDRAULIC CYLINDER,LOCKOUT11—
Mar 12, 1986AMPUTATED,FINGER,INEXPERIENCE,POINT OF OPERATION,PUNCH PRESS,PRESS,INATTENTION1——
Sep 11, 1985HEAD,UNSECURED,CRUSHED,FALLING OBJECTFatality1—1

Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.

Activity timeline

Data refreshed
Weekly
First OSHA inspection
—
Most recent activity
6 months ago

Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 6 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.

Wage & Hour Division (WHD)

No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →

Mine safety (MSHA)

No MSHA mine safety violations on file for VERMEER MANUFACTURING 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 VERMEER MANUFACTURING 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 VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →

Environmental compliance (EPA)

No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →

Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)

DOT number
98173
Operation
A

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.

Federal criminal prosecution record

No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →

NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls

Total campaigns
38
Last 5 years
13
Last 12 months
2
Units affected
1,950,487

Most-recalled component: EQUIPMENT. Most recent campaign: 2026-06-09. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matched on manufacturer name.

NHTSA campaign roster

Every NHTSA recall campaign issued for this manufacturer, most-recent first. Component column shows the primary system cited (airbags, brakes, electrical, fuel system, etc.). FMVSS column shows the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard cited, if any. Potentially affected = NHTSA’s estimate of vehicles in the recall scope. 38 campaigns shown · 41,737 units potentially affected · 19 distinct components.

CampaignDateComponentVehiclesFMVSSAffected
26V379000Jun 2026EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZERVERMEER—515
25V557000Aug 2025STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERSVERMEER2232
25V128000Mar 2025STRUCTUREVERMEER—472
24V784000Oct 2024STRUCTUREVERMEER—21
24V505000Jul 2024SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLYVERMEER—84
24V411000Jun 2024EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILERVERMEER—11
24V357000May 2024EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL VERMEER—1,173
24V098000Feb 2024TRAILER HITCHESVERMEER—38
23V206000Mar 2023EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILERVERMEER—1,210
22V499000Jul 2022TRAILER HITCHESVERMEER—25
21V916000Nov 2021EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL MCLAUGHLINVERMEER—1,054
21V721000Sep 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMCLAUGHLINVERMEER10850
21V674000Aug 2021EQUIPMENTVERMEER—38
21V270000Apr 2021STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSVERMEER—286
21V119000Feb 2021EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILERVERMEER—20
20V344000Jun 2020WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDSVERMEER—55
20V085000Feb 2020WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDSVERMEER—8,040
16V488000Jun 2016PARKING BRAKEVERMEER—45
16V486000Jun 2016PARKING BRAKEVERMEER—254
16V427000Jun 2016PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIRVERMEER—11
16V425000Jun 2016TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLYVERMEER—11
16V378000May 2016STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSVERMEER—636
16V235000Apr 2016TIRESVERMEER—158
15V575000Sep 2015EXTERIOR LIGHTINGVERMEER10821,401
15V447000Jul 2015EQUIPMENT:MECHANICALVERMEER—481
15V355000Jun 2015TRAILER HITCHESVERMEER—64
14V646000Oct 2014STRUCTUREVERMEER—5
14V410000Jul 2014SUSPENSIONVERMEER—58
13V343000Aug 2013SERVICE BRAKES, AIRVERMEER—30
13V258000Jun 2013SERVICE BRAKES, AIRVERMEER12114
12V463000Sep 2012STRUCTUREVERMEER—3
12V425000Aug 2012SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSVERMEER—18
12V379000Aug 2012EQUIPMENTVERMEER—40
12V375000Aug 2012EQUIPMENTVERMEER—3,450
12V291000Jun 2012STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSVERMEER—14
12V260000Jun 2012STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSVERMEER—1,770
11V345000Jun 2011EQUIPMENTVERMEER—40
11V262000Apr 2011WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDSVERMEER—140

Source: NHTSA recall database. Each campaign typically covers multiple model years and trims; the Vehicles column shows the distinct makes affected (model lists collapse in this view to keep the row scannable).

Federal contracts

This location

Obligated (5-yr)
$0
Obligated (all-time)
$7.3M
Awards
37
Top agency
Department of Defense
$7.0M
Company-wide — VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY (across 6 entities)
Obligated (5-yr)
$92K
Obligated (all-time)
$8.6M
Awards (all-time)
76

Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.

Top agencies by obligation (this location)
Department of Defense$7.0M
Department of the Interior$245K
Department of Veterans Affairs$23K
Department of State$7K
Department of Agriculture$3K
Largest awards
  • Department of Defense
    D330X500 DRILLING SYSTEM
    contract · Last action 2014-08-15
    $2,041,430
  • Department of Defense
    4507962911!HEAVY EQU
    contract · Last action 2008-06-28
    $1,978,157
  • Department of Defense
    HORIZONTAL DRILLING SYSTEM
    contract · Last action 2012-03-08
    $1,180,888
  • Department of Defense
    4507428643!HEAVY EQU
    contract · Last action 2008-04-26
    $516,468
  • Department of Defense
    4507431370!HEAVY EQU
    contract · Last action 2008-04-26
    $224,288
  • Department of Defense
    4508171650!HEAVY EQU
    contract · Last action 2008-07-25
    $209,732
  • Department of Defense
    [PIIN: W5K9UR-10-F-0009] NON-DOD/GSA FSS ORDER
    contract · Last action 2010-04-21
    $133,780
  • Department of Defense
    TOOLS AND SPARE PARTS
    contract · Last action 2011-09-15
    $131,872
  • Department of Defense
    4521932051!BOA
    contract · Last action 2012-07-26
    $113,321
  • Department of the Interior
    CHIPPER
    contract · Last action 2008-12-04
    $86,394
  • Department of Defense
    4507989601!HEAVY EQU
    contract · Last action 2008-07-02
    $79,323
  • Department of the Interior
    BRUSH CHIPPER
    contract · Last action 2009-09-24
    $53,934
  • Department of Defense
    4505816285!HEAVY EQU
    contract · Last action 2007-10-13
    $47,536
  • Department of Defense
    ASSEMBLY INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING... B930
    contract · Last action 2010-09-20
    $44,990
  • Department of Defense
    BACKHOE FOR VERMEER TRENCHER
    contract · Last action 2010-09-23
    $42,718
  • Department of Defense
    VERMEER B930A BACKHOE ASSEMBLY
    contract · Last action 2010-09-22
    $42,718
  • Department of Defense
    B930A BACKHOE - GREASEABLE ASSM.
    contract · Last action 2010-09-20
    $42,718
  • Department of Defense
    FMS CASE EG-B-HCP EGYPT VERMEEER OPERATIONAL FIELD TRAINING FOR THE VERMEER HORIZONTAL DRILLING SYSTEM.
    contract · Last action 2016-02-12
    $41,769
  • Department of Defense
    BACKHOE, VERMEER ATTACHMENTS
    contract · Last action 2010-09-24
    $41,358
  • Department of the Interior
    ASV SCOUT 50
    contract · Last action 2008-02-08
    $38,540
  • Department of the Interior
    VERMEER CHIPPER
    contract · Last action 2009-07-29
    $29,054
  • Department of the Interior
    VERMEER CHIPPER
    contract · Last action 2009-08-05
    $28,094
  • Department of Defense
    B930A BACKHOE-GREASABLE ASSEMBLY
    contract · Last action 2010-09-23
    $22,769
  • Department of Defense
    B930A BACKHOE WITH BUCKETS AND PADS
    contract · Last action 2010-09-22
    $21,359
  • Department of Defense
    BACKHOE ASSEMBLY WITH 12" AND 24" BUCKET
    contract · Last action 2010-09-19
    $21,359
  • Department of Defense
    BACKHOE ATTACHEMENT
    contract · Last action 2010-09-18
    $21,359
  • Department of Defense
    BRUSH CHIPPER #BC600XL
    contract · Last action 2009-09-15
    $11,789
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
    SMALL PURCHASE DATA
    contract · Last action 2009-07-09
    $11,706
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
    SMALL PURCHASE DATA
    contract · Last action 2009-02-24
    $11,706
  • Department of the Interior
    HYDRAULIC-STEER TRENCHER
    contract · Last action 2010-09-24
    $9,150
  • Department of State
    FILTERS FOR GENERATORS.
    contract · Last action 2010-10-28
    $6,999
  • Department of Defense
    TIRE-38 X 18.00 X 20 -14 P
    contract · Last action 2012-09-14
    $5,620
  • Department of Defense
    ROCK WHEEL STAND PN VE 256200001
    contract · Last action 2012-09-19
    $3,958
  • Department of Agriculture
    MINI RUBBER TIRE TRENCHER
    contract · Last action 2008-09-18
    $3,047
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
    SMALL PURCHASE DATA
    contract · Last action 2008-08-29
    $57
  • Department of the Interior
    REQUIRMENTS SET FORTH IN FAR
    contract · Last action 2012-03-20
    $0
  • General Services Administration
    FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE CONTRACT
    contract · Last action 2011-07-13
    $0

Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 333120 - CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2016-02-12. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.

Inspection history

DateTriggerViolationsSeriousPenalty
2025-12-19Referral0—$0
2025-05-20Complaint0—$0
2025-05-19Referral0—$0
2025-01-28Referral1—$15,625
2023-05-17Referral0—$0
2023-02-07Referral3—$16,412
2021-12-08Referral1—$10,000
2020-12-18Referral1—$13,494
2020-04-21Referral1—$8,524
2018-07-03Referral1—$5,543
2015-12-30Referral1—$2,975
2015-08-14Referral0—$0
2015-03-10Referral1—$1,300
2007-07-12Referral11$1,575
2000-08-24Complaint0—$0
2000-05-23Complaint0—$0
2000-04-18Complaint3—$0
1998-07-16Accident11$1,750
1998-02-17Complaint2—$1,000
1998-02-11Complaint0—$0
1997-03-04Referral0—$0
1997-01-21Accident1010$23,000
1996-04-23Complaint1—$300
1992-03-10Complaint1515$6,000
1988-06-14Accident0—$0
1987-10-28Planned33$980
1986-06-03Accident0—$0
1986-05-20Accident0—$0
1985-11-05Planned0—$0
1985-09-11Accident0—$0

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 VERMEER MANUFACTURING 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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Frequently asked

What is VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY has 30 OSHA inspections on record with 46 violations and $108,478 in total penalties.
How does VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY operates in the construction machinery manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.8.
Has VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY had any workplace fatalities?
Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY.