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Industrial Service Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Industrial Service Corporation ranks #1,805 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 34 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty88% serious
$98,538
OSHA penalties
34
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#1,805
of 99,447 penalized employers

Industrial Service Corporation in Burlington, IA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 34 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $98,538. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Industrial Service Corporation 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 34 violations, averaging 11.3 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,805 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 30 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Garden State Parkway - Ocean Maintenance Yard #3 in Barnegat, NJ is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $99,000 in current penalties.

11.3
violations per inspection
88.2%
of violations were serious
#1,805
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 34 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (11.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Industrial Service Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Industrial Service Corporation runs far above peers (16.1x 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

$98,538 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($98,538) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $98,538 $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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Industrial Service Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.917.926.835.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1OREGON CHIP TERMINAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CARGO EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12THE HOME DEPOT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MAYO CLINIC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1EXEL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NEW JERSEY TRANSIT B…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NEW JERSEY TRANSIT M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LASERSHIP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SOUTHWEST AIRLINES C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PREFERRED PRECISION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21ST EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1KWICK-WAY TRANSPORTA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10US POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MILLER ELECTRIC MFG CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DEFENSE COMMISSARY A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16ALASKA AIRLINES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HOUSE OF CHEATHAM LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15Industrial Service C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34
Industrial Service Corporation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 34 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Industrial Service Corporation in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Industrial Service Corporation sits at penalty rank #73 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($98,538 assessed).

How Industrial Service Corporation Compares

Industrial Service Corporation's 11.33 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (16.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2024-05-22

Last Inspection

2025-02-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$32,846

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.3 violations per visit. That's $32,846 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

30

Serious

88.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

2.9% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

8.8% 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

$155,706

Current Penalty Amount

$98,538

Penalty Reduction

36.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $57,168 from the initial assessment of $155,706. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Industrial Service Corporation compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Industrial Service Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 34 3.2
Total Penalty $98,538 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $32,846 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Industrial Service Corporation, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($98,538 here).

Nicholson Terminal & Dock Company $98,417 MI Garden State Parkway - Ocean Maintenance Yard #3 $99,000 NJ New Jersey Department of Transportation- Crew 337 Clinton Point Yard $98,000 NJ Abf Freight System, INC. $100,000 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

United Parcel Service 3 insp. Omaha, NE Oregon Chip Terminal, INC. 3 insp. North Bend, OR Cargo Express, INC. 3 insp. Tamuning, GU The Home Depot, INC. 3 insp. McDonough, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Nicholson Terminal & Dock Company
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $98,417
BTW Transportation
Memphis, TN
0 inspections $0
Security Transport Services
Topeka, KS
0 inspections $0
Garden State Parkway - Ocean Maintenance Yard #3
Barnegat, NJ
2 inspections $99,000
New Jersey Department of Transportation- Crew 337 Clinton Point Yard
Clinton, NJ
2 inspections $98,000

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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 Industrial Service Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Industrial Service Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 34 violations across 3 inspections, including 30 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Industrial Service Corporation have? ▼
Industrial Service Corporation has 34 OSHA violations on record, including 30 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $98,538.
How many OSHA inspections has Industrial Service Corporation had? ▼
Industrial Service Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-05-22 and the most recent on 2025-02-11. This averages 11.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Industrial Service Corporation? ▼
Industrial Service Corporation has been assessed $98,538 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $155,706 (a 36.7% reduction).
Does Industrial Service Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Industrial Service Corporation has 30 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Industrial Service Corporation operate in? ▼
Industrial Service Corporation operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Industrial Service Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Industrial Service Corporation ranks #1,805 (the top 5% 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 Industrial Service Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Industrial Service Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $98,538 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (16.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Garden State Parkway - Ocean Maintenance Yard #3 in Barnegat, NJ is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $99,000 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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