Construction · Des Moines, IA
Central Iowa Mechanical
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Central Iowa Mechanical ranks #80,540 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.
- $1,575
- OSHA penalties
- 3
- Violations cited
- 2
- OSHA inspections
- #80,540
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Central Iowa Mechanical in Des Moines, 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: $1,575. 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 Mechanical 2 times across a longer 7-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 #80,540 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Anrich, Incorporated in Lancaster, PA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,575 in current penalties.
- 1.5
- violations per inspection
- 0.0%
- of violations were serious
- #80,540
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- 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 Central Iowa Mechanical compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average
- Central Iowa Mechanical $1,575
Central Iowa Mechanical
$1,575 in penalties
- Construction avg
Construction industry average (per employer)
$6,767 in penalties
What this shows Central Iowa Mechanical runs well below peers (0.23x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.
Where this penalty ranks nationally
Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty
$1,575 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty
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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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Central Iowa Mechanical.
Central Iowa Mechanical in the Construction enforcement ledger
In Construction, Central Iowa Mechanical sits at penalty rank #26,264 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($1,575 assessed).
How Central Iowa Mechanical Compares
Central Iowa Mechanical's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.
Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.23x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
2
First Inspection
2017-04-17
Last Inspection
2023-12-06
Inspection Span
7 yrs
Violations / Inspection
1.5
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$788
Industry Avg / Inspection
$3,361
What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $788 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
0
Serious
0.0% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
3
Other-Than-Serious
100.0% 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
$1,925
Current Penalty Amount
$1,575
Penalty Reduction
18.2%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $350 from the initial assessment of $1,925. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Construction
How Central Iowa Mechanical compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Central Iowa Mechanical | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2.0 |
| Violations | 3 | 3.3 |
| Total Penalty | $1,575 | $6,767 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $788 | $3,361 |
Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Central Iowa Mechanical, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,575 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).
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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.
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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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