Public Administration · Clarinda, IA

Department of Corrections, State of Iowa

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Department of Corrections, State of Iowa ranks #80,364 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty22% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$1,594
OSHA penalties: 9
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #80,364
of 99,447 penalized employers

Department of Corrections, State of Iowa in Clarinda, IA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,594. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Department of Corrections, State of Iowa 5 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,364 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Compania DE Comercio y Exportacion DE Puerto Rico in Guaynabo, PR is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,600 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection: 22.2%
of violations were serious: #80,364
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 64/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$1,594
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Department of Corrections, State of Iowa runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$1,594 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Department of Corrections, State of Iowa.

Department of Corrections, State of Iowa has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Department of Corrections, State of Iowa in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Department of Corrections, State of Iowa ranks #1,370 at $1,594 current penalty.

How Department of Corrections, State of Iowa Compares

Department of Corrections, State of Iowa's 1.80 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-03-02

Last Inspection

2020-12-04

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$319

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 5 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $319 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

22.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

77.8% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$16,599

Current Penalty Amount

$1,594

Penalty Reduction

90.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,005 from the initial assessment of $16,599. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Department of Corrections, State of Iowa compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Department of Corrections, State of Iowa	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	3.2
Violations	9	6.4
Total Penalty	$1,594	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$319	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,594 here).

Detroit City of Police Department $1,600 MI Skagit County $1,600 WA Compania DE Comercio y Exportacion DE Puerto Rico $1,600 PR City of Richland $1,600 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

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Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Detroit City of Police Department

Compania DE Comercio y Exportacion DE Puerto Rico

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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 Department of Corrections, State of Iowa safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Department of Corrections, State of Iowa's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 5 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Department of Corrections, State of Iowa have? ▼

Department of Corrections, State of Iowa has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,594.

How many OSHA inspections has Department of Corrections, State of Iowa had? ▼

Department of Corrections, State of Iowa has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-02 and the most recent on 2020-12-04. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Department of Corrections, State of Iowa? ▼

Department of Corrections, State of Iowa has been assessed $1,594 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,599 (a 90.4% reduction).

Does Department of Corrections, State of Iowa have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Department of Corrections, State of Iowa has 2 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 Department of Corrections, State of Iowa operate in? ▼

Department of Corrections, State of Iowa operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922140). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Department of Corrections, State of Iowa rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Department of Corrections, State of Iowa ranks #80,364 (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 Department of Corrections, State of Iowa's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Department of Corrections, State of Iowa's total OSHA penalty of $1,594 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Compania DE Comercio y Exportacion DE Puerto Rico in Guaynabo, PR is a similar public administration employer with $1,600 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.

Employer Matching

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