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Dubuque Community School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dubuque Community School District ranks #30,422 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$11,815
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#30,422
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dubuque Community School District in Dubuque, 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: $11,815. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dubuque Community School District 2 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,422 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Northland Prepatory and Fitness Academy in Columbus, OH is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#30,422
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dubuque Community School District runs well above peers (3.9x 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

$11,815 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Dubuque Community School District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFRENCHTOWN ELEMENTAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15THE COOPER UNION FOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RUTGERS SCHOOL OF DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RUTGERS UNIVERSITY N…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PATERSON SCHOOL DIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CLOVERDALE UNIFIED S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1QUEEN CITY ACADEMY C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DAVID DOUGLAS SD 40, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF NEW LONDON P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HAMBLEN COUNTY BOARD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RUTGERS UNIVERSITY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0YONKERS PS - ROOSEVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW MEXICO JUNIOR CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LA FAYETTE CSD HIGH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALBANY CITY SCHOOLS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FREDONIA CSD WHEELOC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VINELAND SABATER SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ADVANCED CAREER INST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WESTERN MI UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DE ESC. PEDRO AMADOR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15Dubuque Community Sc…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Dubuque Community School District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational 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.

Dubuque Community School District in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Educational Services sector: Dubuque Community School District is the #248 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($11,815).

How Dubuque Community School District Compares

Dubuque Community School District's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-02-08

Last Inspection

2022-04-28

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,908

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 11 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $5,908 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$11,815

Current Penalty Amount

$11,815

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Dubuque Community School District compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dubuque Community School District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 2 5.7
Total Penalty $11,815 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,908 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dubuque Community School District, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,815 here).

Hennepin Technical College $11,825 MN Grand Rapids Public School District $11,800 MI Natomas Unified School District $11,775 CA Mercer County Community College $11,700 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Frenchtown Elementary School 2 insp. Frenchtown, NJ The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art 2 insp. New York, NY Rutgers School of Dental Medicine 2 insp. Newark, NJ Rutgers University Newark Campus 2 insp. Newark, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Northland Prepatory and Fitness Academy
Columbus, OH
0 inspections $0
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie, MN
3 inspections $11,825
Grand Rapids Public School District
Grand Rapids, MI
2 inspections $11,800
Natomas Unified School District
Sacramento, CA
7 inspections $11,775
La James College
Fort Dodge, IA
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 Dubuque Community School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dubuque Community School District's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Dubuque Community School District have? ▼
Dubuque Community School District has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,815.
How many OSHA inspections has Dubuque Community School District had? ▼
Dubuque Community School District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-08 and the most recent on 2022-04-28. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dubuque Community School District? ▼
Dubuque Community School District has been assessed $11,815 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Dubuque Community School District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dubuque Community School District 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 Dubuque Community School District operate in? ▼
Dubuque Community School District operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611110). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dubuque Community School District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dubuque Community School District ranks #30,422 (the upper 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 Dubuque Community School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dubuque Community School District's total OSHA penalty of $11,815 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (3.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Northland Prepatory and Fitness Academy in Columbus, OH is a similar educational services 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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