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City of Waterloo

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Waterloo ranks #4,591 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty92% serious
$54,004
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,591
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Waterloo in Waterloo, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $54,004. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. 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 Waterloo 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,591 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Capital Power in Southport, NC is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
91.7%
of violations were serious
#4,591
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 48/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How City of Waterloo compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Waterloo runs far above peers (9.8x 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

$54,004 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is City of Waterloo.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAAA - PLANTA DE FILT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CAPE MAY COUNTY MUA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CITY OF SEA ISLE WAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CONSUMERS ENERGY D E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DOYON UTILITIES LLC.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AEE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LAKESIDE WATER DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MONTICELLO VIL WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DANC- CARTHAGE/WEST …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BROWNSVILLE UTILITY-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GENOA TN GENOA WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BOLTON POINT WATER S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12OCOEE UTILITY-ADMINI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SEVIER CO ELECTRIC-M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8H2O SOLUTIONS L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SENECA COUNTY WAREHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DELAWARE TN SEWER DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8City of Waterloo, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
City of Waterloo has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities 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 Waterloo in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, City of Waterloo ranks #70 at $54,004 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $54,004 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How City of Waterloo Compares

City of Waterloo's 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (9.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-08-04

Last Inspection

2023-07-12

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$27,002

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $27,002 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

91.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% 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

$70,508

Current Penalty Amount

$54,004

Penalty Reduction

23.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$54,004

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,504 from the initial assessment of $70,508. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How City of Waterloo compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Waterloo Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 12 6.1
Total Penalty $54,004 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $27,002 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($54,004 here).

North Jersey District Water Supply Commission $55,000 NJ Township of East Brunswick Sewer Utility $53,000 NJ Par Western Line Contractors, LLC $55,310 CA Borough of Chatham $52,500 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Aaa - Planta DE Filtros Utuado Urbana 2 insp. Utuado, PR Borough of Riverdale 2 insp. Riverdale, NJ Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility 2 insp. Rio Grande, NJ City of Sea Isle Water Department 2 insp. Sea Isle City, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Heliocol Green Energy Solar, Inc
Tempe, AZ
0 inspections $0
Capital Power
Southport, NC
0 inspections $0
North Jersey District Water Supply Commission
Wanaque, NJ
9 inspections $55,000
Township of East Brunswick Sewer Utility
East Brunswick, NJ
4 inspections $53,000
Erus Builders
Phoenix, AZ
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use City of Waterloo's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare City of Waterloo against Heliocol Green Energy Solar, Inc, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether City of Waterloo's inspection and penalty record is typical for Utilities or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Utilities sector
  • City of Waterloo also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Waterloo safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Waterloo's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does City of Waterloo have? ▼
City of Waterloo has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $54,004.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Waterloo had? ▼
City of Waterloo has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-08-04 and the most recent on 2023-07-12. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Waterloo? ▼
City of Waterloo has been assessed $54,004 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $70,508 (a 23.4% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does City of Waterloo have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Waterloo has 11 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.
Has City of Waterloo been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against City of Waterloo, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does City of Waterloo operate in? ▼
City of Waterloo operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if City of Waterloo owes me wages? ▼
If you believe City of Waterloo owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does City of Waterloo rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Waterloo ranks #4,591 (the top 5% 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 Waterloo's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Waterloo's total OSHA penalty of $54,004 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (9.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Capital Power in Southport, NC is a similar utilities 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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