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Southern Iowa Transit

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern Iowa Transit has a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty38% serious
$1,225
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$4,685
Back wages owed

Southern Iowa Transit in Ottumwa, IA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,225. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $4,685 in back wages owed to 4 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 Southern Iowa Transit once. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $4,685 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. For comparison, Budd Van Lines, INC. in Somerset, NJ is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,908 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
37.5%
of violations were serious
16%
of penalized employers rank lower
$4,685
in back wages recovered

How Southern Iowa Transit compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Southern Iowa Transit runs well below peers (0.20x 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

$1,225 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Southern Iowa Transit

The federal enforcement record for Southern Iowa Transit in Ottumwa, IA includes 1 OSHA inspection and 8 violations, translating to 8.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (37.5%) 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 $1,225 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,225 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,225. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,058 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.20x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $4,685 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2014-10-14 to 2014-10-14, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2014-10-14

Last Inspection

2014-10-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,225

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,294

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $1,225 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,294.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

37.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

62.5% 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

$1,225

Current Penalty Amount

$1,225

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$5,910

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$4,685
Employees Affected
4
WHD Violations
4
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,171
Avg Back Wages per Case
$4,685

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Southern Iowa Transit owed $4,685 in back wages to 4 employees across 1 case and 4 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: Transportation & Warehousing

How Southern Iowa Transit compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southern Iowa Transit Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.8
Violations 8 3.2
Total Penalty $1,225 $6,058
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,225 $3,294
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southern Iowa Transit safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southern Iowa Transit's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 1 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Southern Iowa Transit have? ▼
Southern Iowa Transit has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,225.
How many OSHA inspections has Southern Iowa Transit had? ▼
Southern Iowa Transit has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-14 and the most recent on 2014-10-14. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southern Iowa Transit? ▼
Southern Iowa Transit has been assessed $1,225 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $4,685 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Southern Iowa Transit have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southern Iowa Transit has 3 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.
Has Southern Iowa Transit been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Southern Iowa Transit, resulting in $4,685 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Southern Iowa Transit operate in? ▼
Southern Iowa Transit operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488999). This industry has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,434 total OSHA inspections and $60.73M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Southern Iowa Transit owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Southern Iowa Transit 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 $4,685 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Southern Iowa Transit's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southern Iowa Transit's total OSHA penalty of $1,225 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,058 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Budd Van Lines, INC. in Somerset, NJ is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $5,908 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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