OSHA has inspected Grain Craft once in Iowa.
The inspection began on Oct 8, 2025 after a complaint, in Red Oak.
That inspection ended with 1 citation item: 1 serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $6,384 and now stand at $3,192, 50% lower after settlements or reviews.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $4,872, and Grain Craft averages $3,192 (1 cited inspection).
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.272(g)(1)(i) · Grain handling facilities |
Serious | $6,384 | $3,192 | Mar 19, 2026 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(1)(i)
(i) The employer shall issue a permit for entering bins, silos, or tanks unless the employer or the employer's representative (who would otherwise authorize the permit) is present during the entire operation. The permit shall certify that the precautions contained in this paragraph (§ 1910.272(g)) have been implemented prior to employees entering bins, silos or tanks. The permit shall be kept on file until completion of the entry operations.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.