Recent OSHA inspections and citations in Iowa
Counts of OSHA inspections opened in each window ending October 31, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement data (snapshot 2026-10-31; latest inspection open date in the file: 2026-10-28). Includes federal OSHA and State Plan inspections recorded in the national database.
The last few days are incomplete: OSHA offices enter inspections after they open, so recent counts rise as data arrives. Citations are published later than inspections (OSHA says citation details may appear 5 days after the employer receives them for federal inspections and 30 days for State Plan inspections), so recent inspections often show none yet.
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Most recent inspections
| Opened | Establishment | City | Inspection type | NAICS | Citations (current penalty) | OSHA activity # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | A09CS00001E6PNXAAF - EAST PENN MANUFACTURING CO., INC. | Corydon, IA | Complaint Partial | 335912 Primary Battery Manufacturing | none published yet | 349243303 |
| 2026-10-21 | A09CS00001DYL9DAAF - SIOUX CITY FOUNDRY CO. | Sioux City, IA | Complaint Partial | 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing | none published yet | 349243295 |
| 2026-10-21 | A09CS00001EJ8ULAA1 - ON TRACK CONSTRUCTION LLC | Johnston, IA | Complaint Partial | 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction | none published yet | 349239426 |
| 2026-10-21 | A09CS00001DFTUIAA3 - J. RETTENMAIER USA LP | Cedar Rapids, IA | Referral Partial | 311211 Flour Milling | none published yet | 349239418 |
| 2026-10-20 | A09CS00001DMHRNAAV - BRANDSAFWAY LLC ? OSKALOOSA | Eddyville, IA | Referral Partial | 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | none published yet | 349248526 |
| 2026-10-15 | A09CS00001DUCO1AAL - DAHL-VAN HOVE-SCHOOF FUNERAL HOME | Cedar Falls, IA | Complaint Partial | 812210 Funeral Homes and Funeral Services | none published yet | 349233783 |
| 2026-10-13 | A09CS00001CWFKGAA3 - HUTCHISON MANUFACTURING | Grinnell, IA | Referral Partial | 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing | none published yet | 349223735 |
| 2026-10-13 | A09CS00001DTNLVAA1 - SIJ GARRIDO ROOFING, LLC | Centerville, IA | Unprogrammed related Partial | 238160 Roofing Contractors | none published yet | 349223685 |
| 2026-10-13 | A09CS00001DMWMVAAD - NG CONSTRUCTION | Centerville, IA | Complaint No inspection | 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | none published yet | 349223677 |
| 2026-10-12 | A09CS00001CN27IAAB - BURKE CORPORATION | Nevada, IA | Referral Partial | 311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses | none published yet | 349223644 |
| 2026-10-09 | A09CS00001CF453AAB - JBS SWIFT PORK COMPANY | Ottumwa, IA | Referral Partial | 311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering | none published yet | 349214569 |
| 2026-10-07 | A09CS00001CFAEPAAR - FAREWAY STORES, INC. | Boone, IA | Referral Partial | 445110 Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) | none published yet | 349248518 |
To view the official record, search the activity # in OSHA's Establishment Search at osha.gov.
Not listed: 144 inspections whose establishment name is withheld (it may be an individual's name). We show only the count, because an inspection's details can be matched to OSHA's public file to identify the establishment.
“Citations” counts non-deleted violation items OSHA has published for that inspection, with the current penalty (which can change through settlement or contest). Names that don't look like a business or public body are withheld (why). Street addresses are not shown. Check each record on OSHA's site using its activity number (not shown when the name is withheld).
Citations summary (inspections opened in the last 365 days)
| Inspections with at least one published citation | 156 of 569 |
| Citation items published (non-deleted) | 429 |
| …of which Serious / Willful / Repeat | 298 / 2 / 0 |
| Total current penalty on those items | $1,728,268 |
Why inspections were opened (last 365 days)
| Inspection type | Inspections |
|---|---|
| Complaint | 237 |
| Referral | 169 |
| Unprogrammed related | 76 |
| Planned | 64 |
| Fatality/catastrophe | 10 |
| Programmed related | 8 |
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA “Inspection” and “Violation” datasets, bulk files OSHA_inspection.zip and OSHA_violation.zip (dataset page), snapshot dated 2026-10-31, downloaded 2026-11-01. Counts are row counts over the source records; nothing is estimated. Method.
Frequently asked questions
What triggered OSHA inspections in Iowa in the last 365 days?
Of the 569 inspections opened 2025-11-01 to 2026-10-31, the most common recorded inspection types were Complaint (237), Referral (169) and Unprogrammed related (76). OSHA records why each inspection was opened, for example a complaint, a referral, an accident or a planned (programmed) inspection.
How many OSHA inspections in Iowa led to citations?
So far 156 of the 569 inspections (27%) have at least one published, non-deleted citation item: 429 items (298 serious, 2 willful, 0 repeat) with $1,728,268 in current penalties. Recent inspections often show none yet because citations are published later.
Are OSHA inspection records public?
Yes. The U.S. Department of Labor publishes OSHA inspection and citation records as public enforcement data, which is the source of this page. Citation details may appear 5 days (federal OSHA) or 30 days (State Plans) after the employer receives them, and records in open cases can change.
Industries with the most inspections in Iowa
Manufacturing (191) · Construction (167) · Wholesale Trade (42) · Transportation and Warehousing (31) · Retail Trade (25) · Public Administration (24) · Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (21) · Other Services (except Public Administration) (13) · Health Care and Social Assistance (13) · Accommodation and Food Services (9) · Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (8) · Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (7) · Educational Services (6) · Information (5) · Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (3) · Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (2) · Utilities (1) · Finance and Insurance (1)
Construction inspections in Iowa
Trades with the most inspections in Iowa
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (46) · Roofing Contractors (18) · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (11) · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (9) · General Warehousing and Storage (9) · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (8) · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (8) · All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (8)