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Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center ranks #19,912 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty33% serious
$18,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#19,912
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center in Waterloo, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,912 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, The McLean Hospital Corporation in Belmont, MA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $18,000 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#19,912
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center runs far above peers (15.2x 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

$18,000 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center.

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Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center is the #298 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($18,000).

How Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center Compares

Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (15.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-04-23

Last Inspection

2025-09-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $9,000 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$27,724

Current Penalty Amount

$18,000

Penalty Reduction

35.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,724 from the initial assessment of $27,724. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 3 1.1
Total Penalty $18,000 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,000 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,000 here).

DF $18,000 PR Brookmont Healthcare Center, LLC $18,000 PA The McLean Hospital Corporation $18,000 MA Lifescape, INC. $18,000 SD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Accu Reference Medical Lab 2 insp. Linden, NJ San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital 2 insp. San Antonio, TX Hawthorne Ridge INC. 2 insp. East Greenbush, NY Granite Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC 2 insp. Granite City, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Barton House
Louisville, KY
0 inspections $0
DF
Penuelas, PR
4 inspections $18,000
Brookmont Healthcare Center, LLC
Effort, PA
2 inspections $18,000
The McLean Hospital Corporation
Belmont, MA
2 inspections $18,000
Lifescape, INC.
Sioux Falls, SD
2 inspections $18,000

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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 Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center have? ▼
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center had? ▼
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-04-23 and the most recent on 2025-09-12. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center? ▼
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center has been assessed $18,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,724 (a 35.1% reduction).
Does Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center has 1 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 Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center operate in? ▼
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 622110). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center ranks #19,912 (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 Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center's total OSHA penalty of $18,000 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (15.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, The McLean Hospital Corporation in Belmont, MA is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $18,000 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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