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Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty33% serious
$18,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#19,970
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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, Brookmont Healthcare Center, LLC in Effort, PA 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
80%
of penalized employers rank lower

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 (15.3x 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 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

The federal enforcement record for Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center in Waterloo, IA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (33.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $27,724 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $18,000 - a 35.1% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $9,000. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer, this record runs far above peers (15.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2024-04-23 to 2025-09-12, a window of roughly 1 year.

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

$1,756

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 $1,756.

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 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 3 1.1
Total Penalty $18,000 $1,177
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,000 $1,756
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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 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,069 total OSHA inspections and $21.20M in cumulative penalties.
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 $1,177 per employer (15.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Brookmont Healthcare Center, LLC in Effort, PA is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $18,000 in current penalties.

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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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