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Cedar Rapids Community School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cedar Rapids Community School District has a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty89% serious
$13,058
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#27,777
of 100,495 penalized employers

Cedar Rapids Community School District in Cedar Rapids, IA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,058. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cedar Rapids Community School District 3 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Harborview Medical Center /Uw in Seattle, WA is another educational services employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $13,200 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
88.9%
of violations were serious
72%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cedar Rapids Community School District runs well above peers (4.3x 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

$13,058 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Cedar Rapids Community School District

The federal enforcement record for Cedar Rapids Community School District in Cedar Rapids, IA includes 3 OSHA inspections and 9 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 8 (88.9%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $26,741 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $13,058 - a 51.2% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,353. Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer, this record runs well above peers (4.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-06-20 to 2024-01-17, a window of roughly 11 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-06-20

Last Inspection

2024-01-17

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,353

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,198

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $4,353 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,198.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

88.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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

$26,741

Current Penalty Amount

$13,058

Penalty Reduction

51.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,683 from the initial assessment of $26,741. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Cedar Rapids Community School District compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cedar Rapids Community School District Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 9 5.7
Total Penalty $13,058 $3,013
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,353 $1,198
View all 3,199 employers in Educational Services →

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Berkeley Unified School District
Berkeley, CA
6 inspections $13,100
Pennsylvania International Academy
Erie, PA
0 inspections $0
Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista, VA
3 inspections $13,000
East Orange School District
East Orange, NJ
6 inspections $13,000
Harborview Medical Center /Uw
Seattle, WA
5 inspections $13,200

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar Rapids Community School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cedar Rapids Community School District's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Cedar Rapids Community School District have? ▼
Cedar Rapids Community School District has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,058.
How many OSHA inspections has Cedar Rapids Community School District had? ▼
Cedar Rapids Community School District has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-06-20 and the most recent on 2024-01-17. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cedar Rapids Community School District? ▼
Cedar Rapids Community School District has been assessed $13,058 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,741 (a 51.2% reduction).
Does Cedar Rapids Community School District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cedar Rapids Community School District has 8 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 Cedar Rapids Community School District operate in? ▼
Cedar Rapids Community School District operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611110). This industry has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,044 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
How does Cedar Rapids Community School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cedar Rapids Community School District's total OSHA penalty of $13,058 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer (4.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Harborview Medical Center /Uw in Seattle, WA is a similar educational services employer with $13,200 in current penalties.

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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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