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Administrative & Waste Services · Mount Pleasant, IA

Controlled Asbestos, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Controlled Asbestos, INC. ranks #89,954 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$710
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#89,954
of 99,447 penalized employers

Controlled Asbestos, INC. in Mount Pleasant, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $710. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Controlled Asbestos, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #89,954 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Final Touch Services INC in Minneapolis, MN is another administrative & waste services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $700 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#89,954
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Controlled Asbestos, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Controlled Asbestos, INC. runs well below peers (0.19x 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

$710 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% 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 Controlled Asbestos, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALLIED UNIVERSAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COUGLE'S RECYCLING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WARESTAFF LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HAMPTON BOROUGH DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TOWN OF CLINTON/ DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17TRADEBE TREATMENT AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WALTER ROBERTSON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5R H LANDSCAPING SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ATLANTIC TREE SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SOUTHLAND EMPLOYMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNIVERSAL PROTECTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOUTH HARRISON TOWNS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALLSTAR RECOVERY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOUTH HARRISON TOWNS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6QUALITY EMPLOYMENT S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SILVER STATE PERSONN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TEAM ENVIRONMENTAL G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MAYNARDS INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INMOBILIARIA NEUTRO …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Controlled Asbestos,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Controlled Asbestos, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Controlled Asbestos, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Controlled Asbestos, INC. ranks #3,066 at $710 current penalty.

How Controlled Asbestos, INC. Compares

Controlled Asbestos, INC.'s 1.00 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 runs well below peers (0.19x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-10-29

Last Inspection

2019-12-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$355

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $355 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$1,420

Current Penalty Amount

$710

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $710 from the initial assessment of $1,420. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Controlled Asbestos, INC. compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Controlled Asbestos, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 2 2.7
Total Penalty $710 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $355 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Controlled Asbestos, INC., both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($710 here).

Humboldt Sanitation Company INC. $710 CA Crothall Healthcare, INC. $700 CA Cabarrus County Landfill $700 NC Biomass One LP $700 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Allied Universal 2 insp. Palmdale, CA Cougle's Recycling, INC. 2 insp. Auburn, PA Warestaff LLC 2 insp. Mira Loma, CA Hampton Borough Department of Public Works 2 insp. Hampton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Humboldt Sanitation Company INC.
McKinleyville, CA
2 inspections $710
Cabarrus County Landfill
Concord, NC
2 inspections $700
Biomass One LP
White City, OR
2 inspections $700
Final Touch Services INC
Minneapolis, MN
3 inspections $700
Controlled Asbestos, INC.
Des Moines, IA
2 inspections $700

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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 Controlled Asbestos, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Controlled Asbestos, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Controlled Asbestos, INC. have? ▼
Controlled Asbestos, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $710.
How many OSHA inspections has Controlled Asbestos, INC. had? ▼
Controlled Asbestos, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-10-29 and the most recent on 2019-12-03. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Controlled Asbestos, INC.? ▼
Controlled Asbestos, INC. has been assessed $710 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,420 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Controlled Asbestos, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Controlled Asbestos, INC. has 1 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 Controlled Asbestos, INC. operate in? ▼
Controlled Asbestos, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562910). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Controlled Asbestos, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Controlled Asbestos, INC. ranks #89,954 (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 Controlled Asbestos, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Controlled Asbestos, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $710 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Final Touch Services INC in Minneapolis, MN is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $700 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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