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Cedar Rapids Community School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cedar Rapids Community School District ranks #27,614 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty89% serious
$13,058
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#27,614
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,614 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#27,614
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 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 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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Cedar Rapids Community School District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.05.310.515.720.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOB BONDURANT SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MEXICO CSD DISTRICT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BOCES NO 2 CAREER & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MSAD 70, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DEL NORTE UNIFIED SC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8JORDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FAIRFIELD SUISUN UNI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CAREER COLLEGE OF NO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF TRUMBULL PUB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13MT. DIABLO UNIFIED S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3RED BLUFF UNION ELEM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WELLSVILLE CSD ELEME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LUBBOCK CHRISTIAN UN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HILTON CSD MERTON WI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CANASTOTA CSD JR/SR …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHERN VIRGINIA UN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7RUTGERS- NEW BRUNSWICK, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Cedar Rapids Communi…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Cedar Rapids Community School District has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational 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.

Cedar Rapids Community School District in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, Cedar Rapids Community School District sits at penalty rank #232 of 856 penalized establishments ($13,058 assessed).

How Cedar Rapids Community School District Compares

Cedar Rapids Community School District's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.3x the sector average).

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

$1,199

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 $1,199.

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 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cedar Rapids Community School District Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 9 5.7
Total Penalty $13,058 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,353 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cedar Rapids Community School District, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,058 here).

Berkeley Unified School District $13,100 CA Southern Virginia University $13,000 VA East Orange School District $13,000 NJ Harborview Medical Center /Uw $13,200 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving 3 insp. Chandler, AZ Mexico CSD District Offices 3 insp. Mexico, NY Boces No 2 Career & Technical Education South 3 insp. Spencerport, NY Msad 70 3 insp. Hodgdon, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

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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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 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 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cedar Rapids Community School District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cedar Rapids Community School District ranks #27,614 (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 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 $3,025 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.
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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