CEDAR VALLEY RECYCLING & TRANSFER
1920 WATER ST., WATERLOO, IA 50703 · NAICS 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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Inspection records
Jul 14, 2025#348371725Jul 14, 2025Final Order RecordedComplaint (B) · Partial scope, SafetyFinal Order Recorded#348371725$46,52229 viol.29 violations$46,522 in penalties
Inspection #348371725
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 14, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 31, 2025
- Final Order
- Dec 22, 2025
- Closed
- No close date in inspection feed
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 11
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 29
- Violation Types
- 28 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $46,522
- Penalties on Record
- $46,522
- Site Address
- 1920 Water St., Waterloo, IA 50703
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (25 of 29 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 88.4 OSHA citation code: 88.4 - CODE OF IOWA (2021) | Serious | 1 | 11 | $3,547 | $3,547 | Jan 12, 2026 | - | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 01002 | 88.4 OSHA citation code: 88.4 - CODE OF IOWA (2021) | Serious | 1 | 11 | $3,547 | $3,547 | Jan 12, 2026 | - | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 01003 | 88.4 OSHA citation code: 88.4 - CODE OF IOWA (2021) | Serious | 1 | 13 | $3,547 | $3,547 | Jan 12, 2026 | - | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 01004A | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A03 | Serious | 2 | 12 | $3,547 | $3,547 | Jan 12, 2026 | - | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 01004B | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B | Serious | 2 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 2026 | - | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 01004C | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Serious | 2 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 2026 | - | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 01004D | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D02 | Serious | 2 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 2026 | - | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 01005A | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 B01 I | Serious | 3 | 12 | $3,547 | $3,547 | Jan 12, 2026 | - | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 01005B | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 B03 I | Serious | 3 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 2026 | - | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 01006 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B05 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $3,547 | $3,547 | Jan 12, 2026 | - | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 01007A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 12 | $3,547 | $3,547 | Jan 12, 2026 | - | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 01007B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 II | Serious | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 2026 | - | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 01008A | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 A | Serious | 2 | 12 | $3,547 | $3,547 | Jan 12, 2026 | - | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 01008B | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 G | Serious | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | - | Dec 22, 2025 | |
| 01009A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 I | Serious | 1 | 12 | $3,547 | $3,547 | Jan 12, 2026 | - | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 01009B | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L02 II | Serious | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 2026 | - | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 01009C | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L06 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 2026 | - | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 01009D | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 2026 | - | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 01009E | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q01 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Dec 15, 2025 | - | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 01009F | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q07 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 2026 | - | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 01010 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $3,547 | $3,547 | Jan 12, 2026 | - | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 01011 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,547 | $3,547 | Jan 12, 2026 | - | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 01012A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 12 | $3,547 | $3,547 | Jan 12, 2026 | - | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 01012B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 II | Serious | 2 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 2026 | - | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 01012C | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 2026 | - | Dec 22, 2025 |
Showing the 25 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 29 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 29, 2016#342002508Dec 29, 2016Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342002508$12,57528 viol.28 violations$12,575 in penalties
Inspection #342002508
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 29, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 30, 2016
- Final Order
- Mar 16, 2017
- Closed
- Feb 2, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 22
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 28
- Violation Types
- 24 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $25,150
- Penalties on Record
- $12,575
- Site Address
- 1920 Water St., Waterloo, IA 50703
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (25 of 28 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 88.4 OSHA citation code: 88.4 - CODE OF IOWA (2015) | Serious | 5 | 22 | $1,500 | $750 | Apr 6, 2017 | - | Mar 16, 2017 |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 II | Serious | 1 | 22 | $750 | $375 | Apr 6, 2017 | - | Mar 16, 2017 |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III | Serious | 1 | 22 | $1,500 | $750 | Apr 6, 2017 | - | Mar 16, 2017 |
| 01004 | 1910.26 Dockboards OSHA citation code: 19100026 C02 VII | Serious | 1 | 22 | $1,500 | $750 | Apr 6, 2017 | - | Mar 16, 2017 |
| 01005 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 H02 | Serious | 1 | 22 | $750 | $375 | Apr 6, 2017 | - | Mar 16, 2017 |
| 01006A | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 A04 | Serious | 4 | 22 | $1,500 | $750 | Apr 6, 2017 | - | Mar 16, 2017 |
| 01006B | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B04 | Serious | 5 | 22 | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 2017 | - | Mar 16, 2017 |
| 01007 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Serious | 1 | 22 | $1,500 | $750 | Apr 6, 2017 | - | Mar 16, 2017 |
| 01008 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C01 | Serious | 1 | 22 | $750 | $375 | Apr 6, 2017 | - | Mar 16, 2017 |
| 01009 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 22 | $1,500 | $750 | Apr 6, 2017 | - | Mar 16, 2017 |
| 01010 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $750 | $375 | Apr 6, 2017 | - | Mar 16, 2017 |
| 01011A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Serious | 1 | 22 | $1,500 | $750 | Apr 6, 2017 | - | Mar 16, 2017 |
| 01011B | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q07 | Serious | 9 | 22 | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 2017 | - | Mar 16, 2017 |
| 01012 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 8 | 22 | $1,500 | $750 | Apr 6, 2017 | - | Mar 16, 2017 |
| 01013A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 22 | $1,500 | $750 | Apr 6, 2017 | - | Mar 16, 2017 |
| 01013B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 22 | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 2017 | - | Mar 16, 2017 |
| 01014 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 2 | 22 | $1,500 | $750 | Apr 6, 2017 | - | Mar 16, 2017 |
| 01015 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 A02 | Serious | 1 | 22 | $1,500 | $750 | Mar 16, 2017 | - | Mar 16, 2017 |
| 01016A | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 G06 VI C 5 | Serious | 2 | 22 | $1,500 | $750 | Apr 6, 2017 | - | Mar 16, 2017 |
| 01016B | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 A02 IX | Serious | 2 | 22 | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 2017 | - | Mar 16, 2017 |
| 01017 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 II | Serious | 1 | 22 | $750 | $375 | Apr 6, 2017 | - | Mar 16, 2017 |
| 01018 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 C04 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $750 | $375 | Apr 6, 2017 | - | Mar 16, 2017 |
| 01019 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 II | Serious | 1 | 22 | $750 | $375 | Apr 6, 2017 | - | Mar 16, 2017 |
| 01020 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Serious | 2 | 22 | $1,500 | $750 | Apr 6, 2017 | - | Mar 16, 2017 |
| 02001 | 1910.39 Fire Prevention Plans OSHA citation code: 19100039 B | Other | 1 | 22 | $100 | $50 | Apr 6, 2017 | - | Mar 16, 2017 |
Showing the 25 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 28 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods, 25,794 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: recyclable material merchant wholesalers reported 3.7 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 12.0%; NAICS 42393 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source