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City of Charles City, Iowa

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Charles City, Iowa ranks #21,690 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$16,525
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#21,690
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Charles City, Iowa in Charles City, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,525. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected City of Charles City, Iowa 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,690 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Millstone Township Fire District 1 Clarksburg Firehouse in Millstone Township, NJ is another public administration employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $16,400 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#21,690
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How City of Charles City, Iowa compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Charles City, Iowa runs far above peers (6.3x 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

$16,525 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is City of Charles City, Iowa.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKEARNY DPW - PUMP ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LIVINGSTON POLICE DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STATE OF CALIFORNIA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LISBON VOLUNTEER FIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NC DOC- CORRECTIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF NEW BERN PUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MENOMINEE CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ONEIDA - POLICE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BELFAST VOLUNTEER FI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19VESTAL TOWN POLICE D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HARRIMAN - PARKS & R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CLIFTON - FIRE DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TOMPKINS COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COLLINWOOD - UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HERKIMER TN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BELLPORT FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12NYCHA WAGNER HOUSES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTH FARMINGDALE FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BLM/COLORADO RIVER D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2City of Charles City…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
City of Charles City, Iowa has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

City of Charles City, Iowa in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, City of Charles City, Iowa ranks #404 at $16,525 current penalty.

How City of Charles City, Iowa Compares

City of Charles City, Iowa's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (6.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-09-07

Last Inspection

2024-01-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,263

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $8,263 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$16,525

Current Penalty Amount

$16,525

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How City of Charles City, Iowa compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Charles City, Iowa Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 4 6.4
Total Penalty $16,525 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,263 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Charles City, Iowa, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,525 here).

Municipio DE Rio Grande Ofc Manejo DE Emergencias $16,500 PR Millstone Township Fire District 1 Clarksburg Firehouse $16,400 NJ State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection $16,388 CT County of Hunterdon Division of Social Services $16,300 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Kearny DPW - Pump Stations 2 insp. Kearny, NJ Livingston Police Department 2 insp. Livingston, NJ State of California, Department of Transportation 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA Lisbon Volunteer Fire Department 2 insp. Lisbon, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Southwest Business Corporation
Overland Park, KS
0 inspections $0
Municipio DE Rio Grande Ofc Manejo DE Emergencias
Rio Grande, PR
2 inspections $16,500
Millstone Township Fire District 1 Clarksburg Firehouse
Millstone Township, NJ
5 inspections $16,400
State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Central Village, CT
2 inspections $16,388
City of Valley Center
Valley Center, KS
0 inspections $0

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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 City of Charles City, Iowa safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Charles City, Iowa's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does City of Charles City, Iowa have? ▼
City of Charles City, Iowa has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,525.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Charles City, Iowa had? ▼
City of Charles City, Iowa has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-09-07 and the most recent on 2024-01-16. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Charles City, Iowa? ▼
City of Charles City, Iowa has been assessed $16,525 in current OSHA penalties.
Does City of Charles City, Iowa have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Charles City, Iowa has 3 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 City of Charles City, Iowa operate in? ▼
City of Charles City, Iowa operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921190). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does City of Charles City, Iowa rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Charles City, Iowa ranks #21,690 (the top quarter 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 City of Charles City, Iowa's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Charles City, Iowa's total OSHA penalty of $16,525 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (6.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Millstone Township Fire District 1 Clarksburg Firehouse in Millstone Township, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $16,400 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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