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Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO ranks #93,924 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$420
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#93,924
of 99,447 penalized employers

Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO in Albert Lea, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $420. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,924 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Escanaba City Waste Water in Escanaba, MI is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $400 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#93,924
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO runs well below peers (0.08x 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

$420 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18PACIFICORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MOUNT OLIVE DEPARTME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BOROUGH OF BROOKLAWN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF PLAINFIELD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22JACKSON HOLE AIRPORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BUCKMAN DIRECT DIVER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ONEOK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EVANS MILLS VILL SEW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KANSAS CITY POWER & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COMMISSIONERS OF SHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22GREENE VILL ELECTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SCRIBA TN CR51A WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORTHWEST RIVER WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PULASKI VILL CASTLE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VILLAGE OF MORRISONV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF TRENTON WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BOROUGH OF ESSEX FEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOLAR SOLUTION DC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOLARTECH HAWAII LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Alliant Energy DBA I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO sits at penalty rank #802 of 866 penalized establishments ($420 assessed).

How Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO Compares

Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.08x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-08-14

Last Inspection

2012-08-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$210

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $210 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$600

Current Penalty Amount

$420

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $180 from the initial assessment of $600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 6.1
Total Penalty $420 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $210 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($420 here).

South Berwick Sewer District $410 ME Roger $435 CA Escanaba City Waste Water $400 MI Aes Hawaii INC $400 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Montgomery Township Sewer Utility 2 insp. Belle Mead, NJ Pacificorp 2 insp. Glenrock, WY Mount Olive Department of Public Works- Division of Water and Sewer 2 insp. Flanders, NJ Borough of Brooklawn Public Works Department 2 insp. Brooklawn, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

South Berwick Sewer District
South Berwick, ME
2 inspections $410
Roger
Arcata, CA
2 inspections $435
Escanaba City Waste Water
Escanaba, MI
2 inspections $400
Aes Hawaii INC
Kapolei, HI
2 inspections $400
City of Tulare
Tulare, CA
2 inspections $400

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What to do with this record

Use Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO have? ▼
Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $420.
How many OSHA inspections has Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO had? ▼
Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-14 and the most recent on 2012-08-14. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO? ▼
Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO has been assessed $420 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $600 (a 30.0% reduction).
What industry does Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO operate in? ▼
Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221122). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO ranks #93,924 (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 Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO's total OSHA penalty of $420 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Escanaba City Waste Water in Escanaba, MI is a similar utilities employer with $400 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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