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Accommodation & Food Services · Winterset, IA

Super 8 Motel

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Super 8 Motel ranks #86,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,000
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#86,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

Super 8 Motel in Winterset, 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: $1,000. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $2,215 in back wages owed to 2 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 Super 8 Motel once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #86,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (4.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,215 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Godfrey's Flagship in Flowood, MS is another accommodation & food services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,214 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#86,842
of 99,447 penalized employers
$2,215
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 82/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 1 OSHA inspection (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($2K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Super 8 Motel compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Accommodation & Food Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Super 8 Motel runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$1,000 Top 13% most affordable more affordable than 87% 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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Accommodation & Food Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Super 8 Motel.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDAMGOODE PIES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2CLUB MED SANDPIPER BAY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0BEST WESTERN KINGS Q…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MANISTEE HOTEL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5QUALITY INN & SUITES…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1Guest House Inn and …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5CLARION INN & SUITES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0BIG CEDAR LODGE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1GOLDEN CORRAL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 9CRAVE KITCHEN & BAR, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0GO CHICKEN GO, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0POLO TOWERS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SPUDZ N STUFF, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MCDONALD'S, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0WYNDHAM VACATION OWN…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4NEW FORTUNE HOUSE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3ROUND TABLE PIZZA, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MOTEL 6, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0EL RODEO MEXICAN RES…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3CHILLI DUCK THAI CUI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5Super 8 Motel, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1
Super 8 Motel has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Accommodation & Food 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.

Super 8 Motel in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Accommodation & Food Services sector: Super 8 Motel is the #1,371 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,746 employers with nonzero fines ($1,000). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Super 8 Motel at rank #18,769 of 22,851 employers ($2,215 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,000 OSHA penalties plus $2,215 WHD back wages (68.9% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Super 8 Motel Compares

Super 8 Motel's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector average of 0.5 violations per employer.

Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2012-03-14

Last Inspection

2012-03-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,000 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$3,150

Current Penalty Amount

$1,000

Penalty Reduction

68.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$3,215

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,150 from the initial assessment of $3,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$2,215
Employees Affected
2
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,108
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$2,215

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Super 8 Motel owed $2,215 in back wages to 2 employees across 1 case and 2 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: Accommodation & Food Services

How Super 8 Motel compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Super 8 Motel Industry Avg
Inspections 1 0.2
Violations 1 0.5
Total Penalty $1,000 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,000 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Super 8 Motel, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,000 here).

Best Western Alderwood $1,000 WA Rodeway Inn $1,000 WA Dugans Pizza $1,000 WA Charlies Bar-N-Grill $1,000 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Damgoode Pies 1 insp. Little Rock, AR Club Med Sandpiper Bay 1 insp. Port Saint Lucie, FL Best Western Kings Quarters 1 insp. Doswell, VA Manistee Hotel 1 insp. Manistee, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wendy's Restaurant
Mena, AR
0 inspections $0
Soup and Taco (location 1)
Fredericksburg, VA
0 inspections $0
Subway
Arlington, TX
0 inspections $0
Amelia's Taqueria 3
Brighton, MA
0 inspections $0
Godfrey's Flagship
Flowood, MS
2 inspections $3,214

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What to do with this record

Use Super 8 Motel's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Super 8 Motel against Wendy's Restaurant, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Super 8 Motel's inspection and penalty record is typical for Accommodation & Food Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Accommodation & Food Services sector
  • Super 8 Motel also carries $2,215 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Super 8 Motel safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Super 8 Motel's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Accommodation & Food Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Super 8 Motel have? ▼
Super 8 Motel has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Super 8 Motel had? ▼
Super 8 Motel has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-14 and the most recent on 2012-03-14. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Super 8 Motel? ▼
Super 8 Motel has been assessed $1,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,150 (a 68.3% reduction). Additionally, $2,215 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Super 8 Motel have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Super 8 Motel 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.
Has Super 8 Motel been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Super 8 Motel, resulting in $2,215 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Super 8 Motel operate in? ▼
Super 8 Motel operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 721110). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Super 8 Motel owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Super 8 Motel 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 $2,215 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Super 8 Motel rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Super 8 Motel ranks #86,842 (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 Super 8 Motel's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Super 8 Motel's total OSHA penalty of $1,000 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Godfrey's Flagship in Flowood, MS is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $3,214 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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