Administrative & Waste Services · Cedar Rapids, IA

Active Thermal Concepts, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Active Thermal Concepts, INC. ranks #60,346 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$4,176
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#60,346
of 99,447 penalized employers

Active Thermal Concepts, INC. in Cedar Rapids, IA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,176. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Active Thermal Concepts, INC. 5 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,346 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (4.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gladhill Pest Control, Inc. in Greencastle, PA is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#60,346
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 78/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Active Thermal Concepts, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Active Thermal Concepts, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$4,176 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Active Thermal Concepts, INC..

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Active Thermal Concepts, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Active Thermal Concepts, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Active Thermal Concepts, INC. is the #2,001 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($4,176).

How Active Thermal Concepts, INC. Compares

Active Thermal Concepts, INC.'s 0.80 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-02-16

Last Inspection

2021-12-08

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$835

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 5 inspections over 11 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $835 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$7,102

Current Penalty Amount

$4,176

Penalty Reduction

41.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,926 from the initial assessment of $7,102. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Active Thermal Concepts, INC. compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Active Thermal Concepts, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.2
Violations 4 2.7
Total Penalty $4,176 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $835 $3,188

Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Active Thermal Concepts, INC., both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Active Thermal Concepts, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Active Thermal Concepts, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 5 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Active Thermal Concepts, INC. have?
Active Thermal Concepts, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,176.
How many OSHA inspections has Active Thermal Concepts, INC. had?
Active Thermal Concepts, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-16 and the most recent on 2021-12-08. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Active Thermal Concepts, INC.?
Active Thermal Concepts, INC. has been assessed $4,176 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,102 (a 41.2% reduction).
Does Active Thermal Concepts, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Active Thermal Concepts, INC. has 3 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Active Thermal Concepts, INC. operate in?
Active Thermal Concepts, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562910). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Active Thermal Concepts, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Active Thermal Concepts, INC. ranks #60,346 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Active Thermal Concepts, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Active Thermal Concepts, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,176 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gladhill Pest Control, Inc. in Greencastle, PA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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