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Midamerican Energy Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Midamerican Energy Company has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$10,000
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$121,391
Back wages owed

Midamerican Energy Company in Davenport, IA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,000. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $121,391 in back wages owed to 254 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Midamerican Energy Company once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $121,391 in back wages owed to 254 affected workers. For comparison, Calpine Corporation in Wilmington, DE is another utilities employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $132,400 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
65%
of penalized employers rank lower
$121,391
in back wages recovered

How Midamerican Energy Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Midamerican Energy Company runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$10,000 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Midamerican Energy Company

The federal enforcement record for Midamerican Energy Company in Davenport, IA includes 1 OSHA inspection and 1 violation, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $7,770 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $10,000 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $10,000. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 2 cases producing $121,391 in back wages owed to 254 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2022-09-01 to 2022-09-01, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2022-09-01

Last Inspection

2022-09-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $10,000 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$7,770

Current Penalty Amount

$10,000

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$131,391

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$121,391
Employees Affected
254
WHD Violations
255
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$478
Avg Back Wages per Case
$60,696

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Midamerican Energy Company owed $121,391 in back wages to 254 employees across 2 cases and 255 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Midamerican Energy Company compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Midamerican Energy Company Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.6
Violations 1 6.1
Total Penalty $10,000 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,000 $2,100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Midamerican Energy Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Midamerican Energy Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Midamerican Energy Company have? ▼
Midamerican Energy Company has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Midamerican Energy Company had? ▼
Midamerican Energy Company has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-09-01 and the most recent on 2022-09-01. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Midamerican Energy Company? ▼
Midamerican Energy Company has been assessed $10,000 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $121,391 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Midamerican Energy Company been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Midamerican Energy Company, resulting in $121,391 in back wages owed to 254 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Midamerican Energy Company operate in? ▼
Midamerican Energy Company operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221121). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Midamerican Energy Company owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Midamerican Energy Company owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $121,391 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
How does Midamerican Energy Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Midamerican Energy Company's total OSHA penalty of $10,000 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Calpine Corporation in Wilmington, DE is a similar utilities employer with $132,400 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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