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Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C. ranks #36,809 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty85% serious
$9,426
OSHA penalties
27
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#36,809
of 99,447 penalized employers

Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C. in Marion, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,426. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 27 violations, averaging 13.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,809 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 23 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hoffman Development Corporation in Albany, NY is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,426 in current penalties.

13.5
violations per inspection
85.2%
of violations were serious
#36,809
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (13.5 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 Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C. runs well above peers (3.1x 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

$9,426 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.228.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOUNTY OF HUDSON/ CE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18WESTERN BRANCH DIESE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GERBER COLLISION (CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SHARP AUTO BODY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ROBERTSON & PENN, IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20CP LAUNDRY SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SAM'S AUTOMOTIVE REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JEFFERDS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FLIGHT SERVICE GSE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COMMERCIAL TRUCK BOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CANDY APPLE CUSTOM, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MOTOR WORKS RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26HEADWAITER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BANGOR TRUCK EQUIPMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GREEN TECH AUTO BODY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE WEAVE STOP LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BLAZIN BLUE AUTOMOTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HONEST 1 AUTO CARE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ETERNITY FUNERAL HOM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4J. & B. BODY & PAINT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Eastern Iowa Constru…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27
Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 27 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other 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.

Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C. ranks #522 at $9,426 current penalty.

How Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C. Compares

Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C.'s 13.50 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-11-07

Last Inspection

2012-02-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

13.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,713

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 13.5 violations per visit. That's $4,713 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

23

Serious

85.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

14.8% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$18,850

Current Penalty Amount

$9,426

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,424 from the initial assessment of $18,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 27 3.8
Total Penalty $9,426 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,713 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C., both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,426 here).

Hoffman Development Corporation $9,426 NY County of Chesterfield, Virginia General Services Fleet Management $9,404 VA Dip 'N Strip Realty, LLC $9,400 MA PVT Truck and Trailer Repair LLC $9,385 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

County of Hudson/ Central Garage 2 insp. Jersey City, NJ Western Branch Diesel, INC. 2 insp. South Charleston, WV Gerber Collision (Colorado) INC. 2 insp. Boulder, CO Sharp Auto Body INC. 2 insp. Island Lake, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hoffman Development Corporation
Albany, NY
2 inspections $9,426
Bombay Salon & Spa
Southaven, MS
0 inspections $0
Haines Creek Garage & Tire Center
Leesburg, FL
0 inspections $0
Auto Lux Corp / A.J. Car Wash (Toa Alta)
Toa Alta, PR
0 inspections $0
Spa West
Westlake, OH
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 Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 27 violations across 2 inspections, including 23 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C. have? ▼
Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C. has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 23 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,426.
How many OSHA inspections has Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C. had? ▼
Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-07 and the most recent on 2012-02-27. This averages 13.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C.? ▼
Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C. has been assessed $9,426 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,850 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C. has 23 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 Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C. operate in? ▼
Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C. operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811310). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C. ranks #36,809 (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 Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Eastern Iowa Construction, L.C.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,426 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (3.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hoffman Development Corporation in Albany, NY is a similar other services employer with $9,426 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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