Waterloo, IA
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Waterloo, IA has 80 employers tracked by OSHA with 193 total inspections and $1.3M in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Waterloo
Workplace safety enforcement records in Waterloo, IA span 80 employers and 193 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 2.4 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 450 violations — a rate of 2.33 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $1.3M, averaging $16K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: WATERLOO PROCESSING, LLC alone accounts for $444K in current OSHA penalties, representing 34.8% of the citywide total. The 450 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Waterloo typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 80 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Waterloo
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WATERLOO PROCESSING, LLC Manufacturing | 4 | 40 | $444K |
| 2 | TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. Manufacturing | 24 | 52 | $139K |
| 3 | DOLLAR TREE #6655 Retail Trade | 2 | 8 | $97K |
| 4 | Corn River Harvesting, Inc. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | Pillar of Cedar Valley Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | CEDAR VALLEY RECYCLING & TRANSFER Wholesale Trade | 2 | 57 | $59K |
| 7 | CITY OF WATERLOO Public Administration | 2 | 12 | $54K |
| 8 | BERTCH CABINET MANUFACTURING INC. Manufacturing | 3 | 13 | $40K |
| 9 | MASTERBRAND CABINETS Manufacturing | 2 | 12 | $33K |
| 10 | JOHN DEERE COMPONENTS WORKS Manufacturing | 3 | 9 | $30K |
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All Employers in Waterloo, IA
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| WATERLOO PROCESSING, LLC | Manufacturing | 4 | $444K |
| TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. | Manufacturing | 24 | $139K |
| DOLLAR TREE #6655 | Retail Trade | 2 | $97K |
| Corn River Harvesting, Inc. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| Pillar of Cedar Valley | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| CEDAR VALLEY RECYCLING & TRANSFER | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $59K |
| CITY OF WATERLOO | Public Administration | 2 | $54K |
| BERTCH CABINET MANUFACTURING INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $40K |
| MASTERBRAND CABINETS | Manufacturing | 2 | $33K |
| JOHN DEERE COMPONENTS WORKS | Manufacturing | 3 | $30K |
| UTC RAILCAR REPAIR SERVICES LLC | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $30K |
| Screaming Eagle American Bar & Grill | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Tyson Foods | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN DEERE FOUNDRY | Manufacturing | 9 | $26K |
| Goodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa Inc. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| PREMIER CASTING SERVICES, INC. | Manufacturing | 7 | $24K |
| EMPIRE FOUNDRY PRODUCTION & RECLAIM | Manufacturing | 3 | $24K |
| INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY | Manufacturing | 2 | $24K |
| TYSON FRESH MEATS | Manufacturing | 7 | $23K |
| G AND R INTEGRATION SERVICES INC | Other Services | 2 | $22K |
| OMEGA CABINETRY | Manufacturing | 2 | $19K |
| CONAGRA BRANDS | Manufacturing | 4 | $19K |
| JOHN DEERE WATERLOO OPERATIONS | Manufacturing | 3 | $17K |
| VOSS DISTRIBUTING | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $15K |
| BEEF PRODUCTS, INC. | Manufacturing | 4 | $15K |
| U.S. POSTAL SERVICE | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $15K |
| Broadway Liquor | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Jiffy Lube | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| ADVANCED HEAT TREAT CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 2 | $12K |
| HYDRITE CHEMICAL COMPANY | Manufacturing | 2 | $12K |
| O'NEAL STEEL LLC | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $11K |
| PACKERS SANITATION SERVICES, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $11K |
| JOHN DEERE | Manufacturing | 4 | $11K |
| BERTCH CABINET MFG., INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $11K |
| Amigos Mexican Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Bergen Plumbing Heating and Cooling, Inc | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| ALLEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 3 | $7K |
| Greenhouse Kitchen | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| TYSON PREPARED FOODS | Manufacturing | 4 | $6K |
| Las Margarita's | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Educational Services | 3 | $5K |
| ACTIVE THERMAL CONCEPTS, INC. | Construction | 3 | $5K |
| Star Mart | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Save More Food Grocery & Liquor Store | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Leer's Cycle Center | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Econolodge Inn and Suites | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Gray Transportation | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| Newton's Paradise Cafe | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL DISTRIBUTION | Transportation & Warehousing | 4 | $3K |
| Thunder Ridge Transport, Inc. | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
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