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Educational Services · Cedar Rapids, IA

Kirkwood Community College

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kirkwood Community College ranks #33,144 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious
$10,696
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#33,144
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,696. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kirkwood Community College 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #33,144 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, INC. in Daytona Beach, FL is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,700 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#33,144
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kirkwood Community College compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kirkwood Community College runs well above peers (3.5x 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

$10,696 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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 Kirkwood Community College.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHEMET UNIFIED SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1WESTERN IL UNIVERSIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5WAYNE CSD HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF DANBURY PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MANAGEMENT & TRAININ…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MARION CSD TRANSPORT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MT BAKER SD #507, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DANSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ALPINE SCHOOL DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2UNIVERSITY OF PITTSB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1STATE OF CALIFORNIA,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13LAKE SUPERIOR STATE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ALBANY CITY SD HIGH …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PIEDMONT UNIFIED SCH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TENNESSEE TECH UNIVE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WINTER CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FULTON CSD FAIRGRIEV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12HILLSDALE COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ANTIOCH UNIFIED SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ETOWAH CITY BOARD OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16Kirkwood Community C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Kirkwood Community College has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Kirkwood Community College in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, Kirkwood Community College sits at penalty rank #266 of 856 penalized establishments ($10,696 assessed).

How Kirkwood Community College Compares

Kirkwood Community College's 1.67 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 (3.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-02-18

Last Inspection

2023-08-16

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,565

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $3,565 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$12,321

Current Penalty Amount

$10,696

Penalty Reduction

13.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,625 from the initial assessment of $12,321. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric Kirkwood Community College Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 5 5.7
Total Penalty $10,696 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,565 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,696 here).

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, INC. $10,700 FL City of Danbury Public Schools $10,785 CT Farmington Municipal Schools $10,800 NM DE $10,800 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hemet Unified School District 3 insp. Hemet, CA Western IL University - Facilities Management 3 insp. Macomb, IL Wayne CSD High School 3 insp. Ontario Center, NY City of Danbury Public Schools 3 insp. Danbury, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, INC.
Daytona Beach, FL
2 inspections $10,700
Tri-Lin Integrated Services de Puerto Rico
Canovanas, PR
0 inspections $0
St Paul United Methodist Church CDC
Chevy Chase, MD
0 inspections $0
City of Danbury Public Schools
Danbury, CT
3 inspections $10,785
DE
Yauco, PR
5 inspections $10,800

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What to do with this record

Use Kirkwood Community College's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Kirkwood Community College safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kirkwood Community College's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Kirkwood Community College have? ▼
Kirkwood Community College has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,696.
How many OSHA inspections has Kirkwood Community College had? ▼
Kirkwood Community College has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-18 and the most recent on 2023-08-16. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kirkwood Community College? ▼
Kirkwood Community College has been assessed $10,696 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,321 (a 13.2% reduction).
Does Kirkwood Community College have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kirkwood Community College has 4 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 Kirkwood Community College operate in? ▼
Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood Community College rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kirkwood Community College ranks #33,144 (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 Kirkwood Community College's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kirkwood Community College's total OSHA penalty of $10,696 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, INC. in Daytona Beach, FL is a similar educational services employer with $10,700 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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