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Administrative & Waste Services · Cedar Rapids, IA

Ecco Midwest, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ecco Midwest, INC. ranks #93,070 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty71% serious
$488
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#93,070
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ecco Midwest, INC. in Cedar Rapids, IA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $488. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ecco Midwest, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,070 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Environmental Demolition Group, LLC in Athens, OH is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $490 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#93,070
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ecco Midwest, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Ecco Midwest, INC. runs well below peers (0.13x 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

$488 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Ecco Midwest, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREENLEAF RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19CLARION SECURITY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7STELLAR MANAGEMENT G…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GREENTREES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9AMERICAN SANITATION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PAL ENVIRONMENTAL SA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MULLICA TOWNSHIP DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1STAFF RIGHT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8HIBERNIA ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TEMPORARY INTEGRATED…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WASTE MANAGEMENT OF …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NYCDOS ZEREGA AVE SHOP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GARDA CL NEW ENGLAND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HEALTHCARE SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13GREEN STREAM COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17TOWNSHIP OF UNION DE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SKOOKUM CONTRACT SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CENCAL SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CROWN ENERGY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CLINTON CO LANDFILL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Ecco Midwest, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Ecco Midwest, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Ecco Midwest, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Ecco Midwest, INC. is the #3,209 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($488).

How Ecco Midwest, INC. Compares

Ecco Midwest, INC.'s 2.33 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 (0.13x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-03-06

Last Inspection

2013-02-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$163

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $163 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$975

Current Penalty Amount

$488

Penalty Reduction

49.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $487 from the initial assessment of $975. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Ecco Midwest, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 7 2.7
Total Penalty $488 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $163 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($488 here).

Dal Global Services LLC $490 MN Environmental Demolition Group, LLC $490 OH Restoration Hardware, INC. $485 CA Main Street Fibers, INC. $485 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Greenleaf Recycling 3 insp. Marietta, OH Clarion Security LLC 3 insp. Memphis, TN Stellar Management Group III, INC. 3 insp. Pine Mountain Valley, GA Greentrees INC 3 insp. Bloomfield Hills, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dal Global Services LLC
Minneapolis, MN
4 inspections $490
Environmental Demolition Group, LLC
Athens, OH
2 inspections $490
Restoration Hardware, INC.
Ontario, CA
2 inspections $485
Main Street Fibers, INC.
Ontario, CA
3 inspections $485
Lead Point Business Services
Roseville, CA
2 inspections $485

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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 Ecco Midwest, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ecco Midwest, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Ecco Midwest, INC. have? ▼
Ecco Midwest, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $488.
How many OSHA inspections has Ecco Midwest, INC. had? ▼
Ecco Midwest, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-06 and the most recent on 2013-02-28. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ecco Midwest, INC.? ▼
Ecco Midwest, INC. has been assessed $488 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $975 (a 49.9% reduction).
Does Ecco Midwest, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ecco Midwest, INC. has 5 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 Ecco Midwest, INC. operate in? ▼
Ecco Midwest, 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 Ecco Midwest, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ecco Midwest, INC. ranks #93,070 (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 Ecco Midwest, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ecco Midwest, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $488 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Environmental Demolition Group, LLC in Athens, OH is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $490 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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