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Retail Trade · Tama, IA

Central Iowa Firewood LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Central Iowa Firewood LLC ranks #33,655 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$10,500
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#33,655
of 99,447 penalized employers

Central Iowa Firewood LLC in Tama, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Central Iowa Firewood LLC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #33,655 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Salma Food Mart in Saint Petersburg, FL is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#33,655
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Central Iowa Firewood LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Central Iowa Firewood LLC runs well above peers (3.6x 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

$10,500 Bottom 34% least affordable more affordable than 34% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Central Iowa Firewood LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.228.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRIPLE V INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HARMONY FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DON QUIJOTE (USA) CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MAVIS DISCOUNT TIRE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WAL-MART STORES, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2INSERRA SUPERMARKETS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SAPP BROTHERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MACY'S, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NORTHERN PINES GARDE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18FOOD CENTER SUPERMAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BERKOT, LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CANTEEN VENDING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE STOP & SHOP SUPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SHEENA'S MARKETPLACE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27WALT'S MARKET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EL MONTE RENTS, INC.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PEP BOY'S, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LOWE'S HOME CENTERS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MARGARO LOPEZ INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17Central Iowa Firewoo…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Central Iowa Firewood LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Central Iowa Firewood LLC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Central Iowa Firewood LLC sits at penalty rank #799 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($10,500 assessed).

How Central Iowa Firewood LLC Compares

Central Iowa Firewood LLC's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-08-17

Last Inspection

2023-05-31

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $5,250 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

12.5% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$14,311

Current Penalty Amount

$10,500

Penalty Reduction

26.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,811 from the initial assessment of $14,311. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Central Iowa Firewood LLC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Central Iowa Firewood LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 8 1.7
Total Penalty $10,500 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,250 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Central Iowa Firewood LLC, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,500 here).

Markvend Company $10,500 IL Jose DE Olio Pinales $10,500 PR Wal-Mart Supercenter #2991 $10,494 TX Mento Produce CO., INC. $10,483 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Triple V INC. 2 insp. Noxapater, MS Harmony Foods, LLC 2 insp. Santa Cruz, CA Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD 2 insp. Waipahu, HI Mavis Discount Tire 2 insp. Monroe, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Allendan Seed CO
Winterset, IA
2 inspections $10,500
Markvend Company
Northbrook, IL
2 inspections $10,500
Jose DE Olio Pinales
Toa Baja, PR
2 inspections $10,500
Lakeway Food Mart
Wylie, TX
0 inspections $0
Salma Food Mart
Saint Petersburg, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Central Iowa Firewood LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Central Iowa Firewood LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Central Iowa Firewood LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Central Iowa Firewood LLC have? ▼
Central Iowa Firewood LLC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Central Iowa Firewood LLC had? ▼
Central Iowa Firewood LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-08-17 and the most recent on 2023-05-31. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Central Iowa Firewood LLC? ▼
Central Iowa Firewood LLC has been assessed $10,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,311 (a 26.6% reduction).
Does Central Iowa Firewood LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Central Iowa Firewood LLC has 6 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Central Iowa Firewood LLC operate in? ▼
Central Iowa Firewood LLC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 454310). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Central Iowa Firewood LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Central Iowa Firewood LLC ranks #33,655 (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 Central Iowa Firewood LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Central Iowa Firewood LLC's total OSHA penalty of $10,500 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (3.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Salma Food Mart in Saint Petersburg, FL is a similar retail trade 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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