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Cedar Rapids Tank Wash

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cedar Rapids Tank Wash ranks #62,231 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty40% serious
$3,900
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#62,231
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cedar Rapids Tank Wash in Cedar Rapids, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,900. 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 Tank Wash 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,231 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Uno Janitorial and Maintenance Service, LLC in Chicago, IL is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,900 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#62,231
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Cedar Rapids Tank Wash compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cedar Rapids Tank Wash sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$3,900 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 Cedar Rapids Tank Wash.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.625.237.850.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDALLAS WASTE DISPOSA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 48BOROUGH OF ESSEX FEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BOROUGH OF RED BANK …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STELLAR MANAGEMENT G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PRO TREE SERVICE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MICHAEL CRISPINO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DGM SERVICES, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOD SHOP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BAILEY TREE COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ROGER FITZGERALD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RPC INDUSTRIES INCOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MERCHANTS SECURITY S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PYRAMID CONTRACTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE PROTOCALL GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MARSHALL SHREDDING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DIAMA SHIELD LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OTD SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNITED BUILDING SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ARGUS CONTRACTING, LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Cedar Rapids Tank Wash, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Cedar Rapids Tank Wash has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Cedar Rapids Tank Wash in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Cedar Rapids Tank Wash sits at penalty rank #2,062 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($3,900 assessed).

How Cedar Rapids Tank Wash Compares

Cedar Rapids Tank Wash's 5.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-07-24

Last Inspection

2016-05-03

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,950

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $1,950 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$5,400

Current Penalty Amount

$3,900

Penalty Reduction

27.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,500 from the initial assessment of $5,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Cedar Rapids Tank Wash compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cedar Rapids Tank Wash Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 10 2.7
Total Penalty $3,900 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,950 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,900 here).

Yadkin Valley Mechanical, INC. $3,900 NC Act Abatement Corporation $3,900 NJ Uno Janitorial and Maintenance Service, LLC $3,900 IL Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC $3,900 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dallas Waste Disposal and Recycling, INC. 2 insp. Dallas, TX Borough of Essex Fells DPW Garage* 2 insp. Essex Fells, NJ Borough of Red Bank Public Utilities 2 insp. Red Bank, NJ Stellar Management Group, INC. 2 insp. Carthage, MS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Yadkin Valley Mechanical, INC.
Rural Hall, NC
2 inspections $3,900
Act Abatement Corporation
Jersey City, NJ
2 inspections $3,900
ServiceMaster of Superior-Duluth-Cloquet
Superior, WI
0 inspections $0
Uno Janitorial and Maintenance Service, LLC
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $3,900
Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC
Niles, MI
2 inspections $3,900

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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 Tank Wash safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cedar Rapids Tank Wash's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Cedar Rapids Tank Wash have? ▼
Cedar Rapids Tank Wash has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Cedar Rapids Tank Wash had? ▼
Cedar Rapids Tank Wash has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-24 and the most recent on 2016-05-03. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cedar Rapids Tank Wash? ▼
Cedar Rapids Tank Wash has been assessed $3,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,400 (a 27.8% reduction).
Does Cedar Rapids Tank Wash have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cedar Rapids Tank Wash has 4 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 Tank Wash operate in? ▼
Cedar Rapids Tank Wash operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562998). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cedar Rapids Tank Wash rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cedar Rapids Tank Wash ranks #62,231 (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 Cedar Rapids Tank Wash's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cedar Rapids Tank Wash's total OSHA penalty of $3,900 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Uno Janitorial and Maintenance Service, LLC in Chicago, IL is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $3,900 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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