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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Cherokee, IA

Department of Human Services, State of Iowa

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Department of Human Services, State of Iowa ranks #59,786 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$4,243
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#59,786
of 99,447 penalized employers

Department of Human Services, State of Iowa in Cherokee, IA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,243. 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 Human Services, State of Iowa 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,786 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (4.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, West Chase Smiles Institute in Tampa, FL is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#59,786
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Department of Human Services, State of Iowa runs well above peers (3.6x 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

$4,243 Top 40% most affordable more affordable than 60% 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Department of Human Services, State of Iowa.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNORTHWELL HEALTH ORZ…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5AVAMERE LAKE OSWEGO …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7EMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2EVERGREEN OREGON HEA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CIENA GROUP LLC DBA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1U.S. DEPT. OF VETERA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SAVANNAH COVE AND CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3LEGACY GOOD SAMARITA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NYSOPWDD 2065 LAKEVI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BRISTOL CROSSING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21FOREST VIEW PSYCHIAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PATIENT TRANSPORT SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NYSOMH NYC CHILDREN'…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NYCHHC SUSAN MCKINNE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0COLUMBIACARE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DANVILLE SERVICES OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FORT PAYNE HOSPITAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9UNIVERSAL SERVICES L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Department of Human …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Department of Human Services, State of Iowa has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance 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 Human Services, State of Iowa in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Department of Human Services, State of Iowa is the #1,280 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($4,243).

How Department of Human Services, State of Iowa Compares

Department of Human Services, State of Iowa's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-07-05

Last Inspection

2025-01-14

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,414

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,414 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

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

$8,485

Current Penalty Amount

$4,243

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,242 from the initial assessment of $8,485. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Department of Human Services, State of Iowa compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Department of Human Services, State of Iowa Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.7
Violations 6 1.1
Total Penalty $4,243 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,414 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Department of Human Services, 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 ($4,243 here).

Assmca $4,250 PR South Lyon Health Center, INC. $4,258 NV PHC - Cleveland INC. $4,226 MS MTMC Hospitalist Services LLC $4,225 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Northwell Health Orzac Center for Rehabilitation 3 insp. Valley Stream, NY Avamere Lake Oswego Operations Investors LLC 3 insp. Lake Oswego, OR Ems LLC 3 insp. Washington, DC Evergreen Oregon Healthcare Tualatin LLC 3 insp. Hillsboro, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

West Chase Smiles Institute
Tampa, FL
0 inspections $0
Caring Hands Home-Care Agency, LLC
Indian Trail, NC
0 inspections $0
Little Falls Hospital
Little Falls, NY
0 inspections $0
Miller EMS, LLC
Medford, OK
0 inspections $0
Bethea-Miller Behavioral Counseling
Fairless Hills, PA
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 Department of Human Services, State of Iowa safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Department of Human Services, State of Iowa's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Department of Human Services, State of Iowa have? ▼
Department of Human Services, State of Iowa has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,243.
How many OSHA inspections has Department of Human Services, State of Iowa had? ▼
Department of Human Services, State of Iowa has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-07-05 and the most recent on 2025-01-14. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Department of Human Services, State of Iowa? ▼
Department of Human Services, State of Iowa has been assessed $4,243 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,485 (a 50.0% reduction).
What industry does Department of Human Services, State of Iowa operate in? ▼
Department of Human Services, State of Iowa operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 623220). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Department of Human Services, 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 Human Services, State of Iowa ranks #59,786 (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 Human Services, State of Iowa's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Department of Human Services, State of Iowa's total OSHA penalty of $4,243 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (3.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, West Chase Smiles Institute in Tampa, FL is a similar healthcare & social assistance 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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