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Administrative & Waste Services · Marshalltown, IA

Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates ranks #86,891 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$988
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#86,891
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates in Marshalltown, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $988. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #86,891 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, KT Construction and Abatement LLC in Keokuk, IA is another administrative & waste services employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $996 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#86,891
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$988 Top 13% most affordable more affordable than 87% 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 Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHILLSIDE DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31BARNEGAT DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20EARTH ENTERPRISES IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LANDFILL REDUCTION A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11EDCO DISPOSAL CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MADISON TREE CARE & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WE PACK IT ALL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ACE METAL RECYCLING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TEKPAK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STAIMAN RECYCLING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STEVE SMATHERS DBA S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5E C & C, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15A GREENER IMAGE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ENGINEERED DEMOLITIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BESTWAY TRANSFER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WASTE MANAGEMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MICHIANA RECYCLING &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WASTE RECYCLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EXCELLENCE INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8K&K HOME IMPROVEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Cardella, Thomas L. …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates is the #2,946 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($988).

How Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates Compares

Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates's 1.50 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 runs well below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-10-20

Last Inspection

2021-01-12

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$494

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $494 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$1,975

Current Penalty Amount

$988

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $987 from the initial assessment of $1,975. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 3 2.7
Total Penalty $988 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $494 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($988 here).

City of Middletown Department of Public Works $985 CT Ameri-Kleen $980 CA Negro Nest, LLC DBA Servpro of Springfield $1,000 IL Reavan, INC. $1,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hillside DPW 2 insp. Hillside, NJ Barnegat Department of Public Works 2 insp. Barnegat, NJ Earth Enterprises Incorporated 2 insp. Johnstown, CO Landfill Reduction and Recycling, INC. 2 insp. Madison, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Middletown Department of Public Works
Middletown, CT
2 inspections $985
KT Construction and Abatement LLC
Keokuk, IA
7 inspections $996
Ameri-Kleen
Salinas, CA
2 inspections $980
Negro Nest, LLC DBA Servpro of Springfield
Springfield, IL
3 inspections $1,000
Jamco Abatement Services, INC.
Sioux City, IA
4 inspections $1,000

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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 Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates have? ▼
Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $988.
How many OSHA inspections has Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates had? ▼
Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-10-20 and the most recent on 2021-01-12. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates? ▼
Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates has been assessed $988 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,975 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates has 2 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 Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates operate in? ▼
Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561422). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates ranks #86,891 (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 Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cardella, Thomas L. & Associates's total OSHA penalty of $988 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, KT Construction and Abatement LLC in Keokuk, IA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $996 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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