Tier 5 Standard

MIDAMERICAN ENERGY

📍 NEAL NORTH 1151 260TH AVE, SERGEANT BLUFF, IA 51054🏭 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation (NAICS 221112)📅 2021-06-30
$1,705.00
Total Penalties
1
Citations
0/100
Risk Score
371
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MIDAMERICAN ENERGY — a fossil fuel electric power generation facility located at NEAL NORTH 1151 260TH AVE, SERGEANT BLUFF, IA 51054 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,705.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-06-30.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.4 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 7.0 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $1,705.00 is 61% below the national average of $4,328.89 for facilities in the Utilities sector (NAICS 221112). This sector encompasses 8,952 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $38.8M.

State Context: Within IA, this facility's penalty places it at the 73th percentile among 19,658 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,797.42.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 6, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 1 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $1,705.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (IA)

This facility's $1,705 penalty is higher than 9% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221112 industry in IA. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,279.

$8,279
State Avg
$1,705
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $1,705.00Gravity: 1Issued: August 6, 2021Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was MIDAMERICAN ENERGY cited for?

MIDAMERICAN ENERGY received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,705.00. The inspection opened on 2021-06-30.

How much was MIDAMERICAN ENERGY fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $1,705.00 against MIDAMERICAN ENERGY in SERGEANT BLUFF, IA. Average per citation: $1,705.00.

Is MIDAMERICAN ENERGY a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, MIDAMERICAN ENERGY has a risk score of 0 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation facilities is $4,328.89. This facility penalty of $1,705.00 is below the industry average.