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Muscatine Power and Water

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Muscatine Power and Water ranks #58,528 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,500
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#58,528
of 99,447 penalized employers

Muscatine Power and Water in Muscatine, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Muscatine Power and Water 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #58,528 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Intermountain Power Service CORP in Delta, UT is another utilities employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $4,500 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#58,528
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Muscatine Power and Water compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Muscatine Power and Water sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$4,500 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% 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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Muscatine Power and Water.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.719.429.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedANCHORAGE MUNICIPALI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37BOROUGH OF CLEMENTON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PEOPLES COOPERATIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DTE ENERGY - CONNERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF DERBY WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14INTERIOR GAS UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE ELECTRIC COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ELK RIVER PUBLIC UTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WAVERLY - PUBLIC WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ENDICOTT VIL WATER D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. ARMY CORPS OF E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BROWNSVILLE UTILITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LAKE PLACID VILLAGE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SENECA FALLS TN BRID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF ASTORIA - PU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DRYDEN VILL WATER PO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GLASSBORO WATER DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GREENGO SOLAR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PACIFIC GAS & ELECTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Muscatine Power and …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Muscatine Power and Water has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Muscatine Power and Water in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Muscatine Power and Water is the #551 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($4,500).

How Muscatine Power and Water Compares

Muscatine Power and Water's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-10-08

Last Inspection

2020-08-13

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,250 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$4,500

Current Penalty Amount

$4,500

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Muscatine Power and Water compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Muscatine Power and Water Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 6.1
Total Penalty $4,500 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,250 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Muscatine Power and Water, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,500 here).

Escanaba City of $4,500 MI Intermountain Power Service CORP $4,500 UT PPL Susquehanna LLC $4,500 PA Hammonton Municipal Utilities/Water Department $4,500 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP 2 insp. Anchorage, AK Borough of Clementon Water Department 2 insp. Clementon, NJ Lower Alloways Creek Canton Village Sewage Treatment Plant 2 insp. Salem, NJ Peoples Cooperative Services 2 insp. Rochester, MN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Escanaba City of
Escanaba, MI
2 inspections $4,500
Intermountain Power Service CORP
Delta, UT
6 inspections $4,500
PPL Susquehanna LLC
Berwick, PA
2 inspections $4,500
Hammonton Municipal Utilities/Water Department
Hammonton, NJ
2 inspections $4,500
Normandy Village Utility Company
Jacksonville, FL
2 inspections $4,511

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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 Muscatine Power and Water safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Muscatine Power and Water's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Muscatine Power and Water have? ▼
Muscatine Power and Water has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Muscatine Power and Water had? ▼
Muscatine Power and Water has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-10-08 and the most recent on 2020-08-13. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Muscatine Power and Water? ▼
Muscatine Power and Water has been assessed $4,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Muscatine Power and Water have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Muscatine Power and Water has 2 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 Muscatine Power and Water operate in? ▼
Muscatine Power and Water operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221112). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Muscatine Power and Water rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Muscatine Power and Water ranks #58,528 (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 Muscatine Power and Water's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Muscatine Power and Water's total OSHA penalty of $4,500 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Intermountain Power Service CORP in Delta, UT is a similar utilities employer with $4,500 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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