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Educational Services · Waterloo, IA

Hawkeye Community College

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hawkeye Community College ranks #57,089 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty90% serious
$4,725
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#57,089
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, IA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,725. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hawkeye Community College 3 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #57,089 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ken Shannon Northwest YMCA in Wichita, KS is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
90.0%
of violations were serious
#57,089
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hawkeye Community College compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hawkeye Community College runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$4,725 Top 43% most affordable more affordable than 57% 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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hawkeye Community College.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNORTH TONAWANDA CITY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PATERSON SD-FACILITI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7RUSH-HENRIETTA CSD T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13NORTH HUNTERDON HIGH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18RSU 87, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SALIDA UNION SCHOOL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ACUSHNET PUBLIC SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11WASHINGTONVILLE CSD …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SUNY SUFFOLK CO COMM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1OSWEGO CSD MINETTO E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PATERSON SCHOOL DIST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5YORK COLLEGE OF PENN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TRACY UNIFIED SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1OSWEGO CSD KINGSFORD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PANAMA CENTRAL SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15CAPISTRANO UNIFIED S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1WASHINGTONVILLE CSD HS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Hawkeye Community Co…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Hawkeye Community College has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Hawkeye Community College in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, Hawkeye Community College sits at penalty rank #459 of 856 penalized establishments ($4,725 assessed).

How Hawkeye Community College Compares

Hawkeye Community College's 3.33 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-03-09

Last Inspection

2024-01-25

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,575

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 3 inspections over 12 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $1,575 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

90.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% 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

$13,500

Current Penalty Amount

$4,725

Penalty Reduction

65.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,775 from the initial assessment of $13,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Hawkeye Community College compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hawkeye Community College Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 10 5.7
Total Penalty $4,725 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,575 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,725 here).

Cherry Hill SD - High School East $4,750 NJ Twin Rivers Unified School District $4,685 CA Poway Unified School District $4,780 CA Academia Sagrado Corazon $4,800 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

North Tonawanda City School District Middle School 3 insp. North Tonawanda, NY Paterson SD-Facilities Dept 3 insp. Paterson, NJ Rush-Henrietta CSD Trans & Ops CTR 3 insp. Henrietta, NY North Hunterdon High School 3 insp. Allendale, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Charlotte Swim Academy
Charlotte, NC
0 inspections $0
Cherry Hill SD - High School East
Cherry Hill, NJ
2 inspections $4,750
Indian Creek Local School District
Steubenville, OH
0 inspections $0
Ken Shannon Northwest YMCA
Wichita, KS
0 inspections $0
Poway Unified School District
San Diego, CA
2 inspections $4,780

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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 Hawkeye Community College safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hawkeye Community College's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 Hawkeye Community College have? ▼
Hawkeye Community College has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,725.
How many OSHA inspections has Hawkeye Community College had? ▼
Hawkeye Community College has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-09 and the most recent on 2024-01-25. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hawkeye Community College? ▼
Hawkeye Community College has been assessed $4,725 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,500 (a 65.0% reduction).
Does Hawkeye Community College have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hawkeye Community College has 9 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 Hawkeye Community College operate in? ▼
Hawkeye Community College operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611210). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hawkeye Community College rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hawkeye Community College ranks #57,089 (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 Hawkeye Community College's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hawkeye Community College's total OSHA penalty of $4,725 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ken Shannon Northwest YMCA in Wichita, KS 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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