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Educational Services · Council Bluffs, IA

Lewis Central Community School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lewis Central Community School District ranks #18,038 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty83% serious
$19,547
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#18,038
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lewis Central Community School District in Council Bluffs, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,547. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lewis Central Community School District 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,038 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY is another educational services employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $19,412 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#18,038
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 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 Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lewis Central Community School District runs far above peers (6.5x 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

$19,547 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Lewis Central Community School District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.43.56.59.512.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNIVERSITY OF CALIFO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KEAN UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SACRAMENTO CITY COLL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GORDON COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE REGENTS OF THE U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PLYMOUTH PUBLIC SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BEDFORD COUNTY PUBLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NYCDOE M.S. 51 WILLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BUFFALO CITY PUBLIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GREAT NECK UFSD GREA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMHERST CSD SMALLWOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LEWISBORO TN PARKS &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GOSHEN CSD SCOTCHTOW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ROMULUS CSD MIDDLE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SECAUCUS HIGH SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BARLEY SHEAF SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GLOUCESTER COUNTY FI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Lewis Central Commun…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Lewis Central Community School District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Lewis Central Community School District in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, Lewis Central Community School District sits at penalty rank #142 of 856 penalized establishments ($19,547 assessed).

How Lewis Central Community School District Compares

Lewis Central Community School District's 6.00 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 far above peers (6.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-07-19

Last Inspection

2025-01-27

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,774

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $9,774 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$23,022

Current Penalty Amount

$19,547

Penalty Reduction

15.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,475 from the initial assessment of $23,022. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Lewis Central Community School District compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lewis Central Community School District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 12 5.7
Total Penalty $19,547 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,774 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lewis Central Community School District, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,547 here).

Massachusetts Institute of Technology $19,500 MA Santa Fe Public Schools $19,670 NM Syracuse University $19,412 NY University of Michigan Regents $19,200 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

University of California Santa Barbara 2 insp. Santa Barbara, CA Fairfield University 2 insp. Fairfield, CT Hofstra University 2 insp. Hempstead, NY Kean University 2 insp. Union, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
3 inspections $19,500
Diversity Abroad
Berkeley, CA
0 inspections $0
Santa Fe Public Schools
Santa Fe, NM
5 inspections $19,670
Rocky Mount Preparatory School, Inc.
Battleboro, NC
0 inspections $0
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
4 inspections $19,412

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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 Lewis Central Community School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lewis Central Community School District's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Lewis Central Community School District have? ▼
Lewis Central Community School District has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,547.
How many OSHA inspections has Lewis Central Community School District had? ▼
Lewis Central Community School District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-07-19 and the most recent on 2025-01-27. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lewis Central Community School District? ▼
Lewis Central Community School District has been assessed $19,547 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,022 (a 15.1% reduction).
Does Lewis Central Community School District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lewis Central Community School District has 10 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 Lewis Central Community School District operate in? ▼
Lewis Central Community School District operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611110). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lewis Central Community School District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lewis Central Community School District ranks #18,038 (the top quarter 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 Lewis Central Community School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lewis Central Community School District's total OSHA penalty of $19,547 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (6.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY is a similar educational services employer with $19,412 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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