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Administrative & Waste Services · Keokuk, IA

Mississippi Valley Company LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mississippi Valley Company LLC ranks #74,431 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty55% serious
$2,250
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#74,431
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mississippi Valley Company LLC in Keokuk, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mississippi Valley Company LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,431 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Tri-S Services CORP in Bushnell, FL is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,250 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
54.5%
of violations were serious
#74,431
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Mississippi Valley Company LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mississippi Valley Company LLC runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$2,250 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Mississippi Valley Company LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF CLIFTON SAFE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WARWICK TREE ACQUISI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18COMPLETE PROPERTY MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GOBOX ENVIRONMENTAL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WASTE MANAGEMENT OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PAL ENVIRONMENTAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CARE ENVIRONMENTAL C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UPPER PITTSGROVE REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5INDEPENDENT SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CASELLA WASTE SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3A. A. WRECKING CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CULLIGAN WATER TECHN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6K&D DISPOSAL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TECNICA ENVIRONMENTA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CA EMPLOYMENT DEVELO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALLIANCE ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HUNT'S TREE SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NORTHEAST TREE AND S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AMERICAN JANITORIAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HOMETEAM PEST DEFENS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Mississippi Valley C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Mississippi Valley Company LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste 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.

Mississippi Valley Company LLC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Mississippi Valley Company LLC sits at penalty rank #2,479 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($2,250 assessed).

How Mississippi Valley Company LLC Compares

Mississippi Valley Company LLC's 5.50 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-03-30

Last Inspection

2013-03-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,125

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $1,125 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

54.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

45.5% 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

$2,250

Current Penalty Amount

$2,250

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Mississippi Valley Company LLC compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mississippi Valley Company LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 11 2.7
Total Penalty $2,250 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,125 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mississippi Valley Company LLC, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,250 here).

Wa317965962 - Cron James C $2,250 WA Jones Lang Lasalle $2,250 MI Tri-S Services CORP $2,250 FL Merrill Technologies Group, INC. $2,250 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Clifton Safety Programs* 2 insp. Clifton, NJ Warwick Tree Acquisition Corporation 2 insp. Coventry, RI Complete Property Maintenance, INC. 2 insp. Margate, FL Gobox Environmental, LLC 2 insp. Columbus, MS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wa317965962 - Cron James C
Auburn, WA
2 inspections $2,250
Jones Lang Lasalle
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $2,250
Tri-S Services CORP
Bushnell, FL
2 inspections $2,250
Merrill Technologies Group, INC.
Saginaw, MI
2 inspections $2,250
ST James Security Services
Ponce, PR
2 inspections $2,250

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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 Mississippi Valley Company LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mississippi Valley Company LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Mississippi Valley Company LLC have? ▼
Mississippi Valley Company LLC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Mississippi Valley Company LLC had? ▼
Mississippi Valley Company LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-30 and the most recent on 2013-03-12. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mississippi Valley Company LLC? ▼
Mississippi Valley Company LLC has been assessed $2,250 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Mississippi Valley Company LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mississippi Valley Company LLC has 6 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 Mississippi Valley Company LLC operate in? ▼
Mississippi Valley Company LLC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562910). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Mississippi Valley Company LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mississippi Valley Company LLC ranks #74,431 (the lower 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 Mississippi Valley Company LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mississippi Valley Company LLC's total OSHA penalty of $2,250 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tri-S Services CORP in Bushnell, FL is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $2,250 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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