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Accommodation & Food Services · Clear Lake, IA

Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge ranks #31,912 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty83% serious
$11,189
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#31,912
of 99,447 penalized employers

Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge in Clear Lake, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,189. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,912 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (8.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Domino's in Northampton, MA is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#31,912
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.0 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 Accommodation & Food Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge runs far above peers (16.7x 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

$11,189 Bottom 32% least affordable more affordable than 32% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Accommodation & Food Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBON APPETIT MANAGEME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DAVAURA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOHO-DUMBO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STELLAR HOSPITALITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MOON BEAM CAPITAL IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SCRAMBL'Z KOUNTRY KI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FIESTA HENDERSON CAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SÁNCHEZ AND GRAZIANI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HOTEL MANAGEMENT SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LYLES MOTEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19HARBOR LIGHTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7G & H PIZZA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2N & P LLC A CALIFORN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GILBERT S PULIDO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE RAILWAY PIZZERIA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GRAND CRU WINE SHOP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EXTENDED STAY AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MULTY SISTEMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CAFE RIO MEXICAN GRILL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Best Western Holiday…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18
Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 18 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Accommodation & Food 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.

Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

In Accommodation & Food Services, Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge sits at penalty rank #389 of 1,746 penalized establishments ($11,189 assessed).

How Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge Compares

Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge's 9.00 violations per inspection compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector average of 0.5 violations per employer.

Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (16.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-07-25

Last Inspection

2013-12-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,595

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $5,595 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$25,275

Current Penalty Amount

$11,189

Penalty Reduction

55.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,086 from the initial assessment of $25,275. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 18 0.5
Total Penalty $11,189 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,595 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,189 here).

Pioneers International, INC. $11,189 FL Boise Hotel Holding, LLC $11,161 ID Jivi Corporation $11,150 TN Palms Casino Resort $11,150 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bon Appetit Management Company 2 insp. Cambridge, MA Davaura LLC 2 insp. Indian Springs, NV Soho-Dumbo, INC. 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY Stellar Hospitality Grandville LLC DBA Staybridge Suites Grandville 2 insp. Grandville, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pioneers International, INC.
Orlando, FL
3 inspections $11,189
El Toro Loco Mexican Bar & Grill
Memphis, TN
0 inspections $0
Domino's
Northampton, MA
0 inspections $0
Ramada Plaza Milwaukee Airport
Milwaukee, WI
0 inspections $0
Dejarvis Taco
McAllen, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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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 Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 2 inspections, including 15 serious violations. Compared to Accommodation & Food Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge have? ▼
Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,189.
How many OSHA inspections has Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge had? ▼
Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-25 and the most recent on 2013-12-17. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge? ▼
Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge has been assessed $11,189 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,275 (a 55.7% reduction).
Does Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge has 15 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 Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge operate in? ▼
Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 721110). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge ranks #31,912 (the upper 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 Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Best Western Holiday Motor Lodge's total OSHA penalty of $11,189 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (16.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Domino's in Northampton, MA is a similar accommodation & food 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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