DES MOINES WATER WORKS
N.E. 14TH & OVID, DES MOINES, IA 50316
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Inspection records
Jun 26, 2024#347590457Jun 26, 2024OpenComplaint (B) · Partial scope, SafetyOpen#347590457$72,1457 viol.7 violations$72,145 in penalties
Inspection #347590457
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 26, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 26, 2024
- Contested
- Dec 10, 2024
- Closed
- Open
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 50
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $194,652
- Penalties on Record
- $72,145
- Site Address
- 2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321
- Industry
- 221310 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Dec 10, 2024. Final orders are recorded through Oct 16, 2025. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 2 | 5 | $12,500 | $12,500 | Dec 30, 2024 | - | Dec 11, 2024 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 2 | 5 | $12,500 | $7,500 | Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 10, 2024 | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 01004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $10,715 | $10,715 | Dec 30, 2024 | - | Dec 11, 2024 |
| 01005 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 II | Serious | 1 | 5 | $8,930 | $8,930 | Dec 30, 2024 | - | Dec 11, 2024 |
| 01006 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $12,500 | $12,500 | Dec 30, 2024 | Dec 10, 2024 | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 4, 2023#346416100Jan 4, 2023Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#346416100$7,1125 viol.5 violations$7,112 in penalties
Inspection #346416100
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 4, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 21, 2023
- Final Order
- Mar 29, 2023
- Closed
- Apr 10, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 210
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $14,224
- Penalties on Record
- $7,112
- Site Address
- 16th & Walnut, Des Moines, IA 50316
- Industry
- 221310 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1926.416 Electrical - Safety Requirements (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260416 A01 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $6,734 | $3,367 | Apr 27, 2023 | - | Mar 29, 2023 |
| 01001B | 1926.416 Electrical - Safety Requirements (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260416 A02 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Apr 27, 2023 | - | Mar 29, 2023 |
| 01001C | 1926.416 Electrical - Safety Requirements (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260416 A03 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Apr 27, 2023 | - | Mar 29, 2023 |
| 01002 | 1926.950 General (Electric Power Transmission and Distribution) OSHA citation code: 19260950 B01 I | Serious | 1 | 7 | $6,734 | $3,367 | Apr 27, 2023 | - | Mar 29, 2023 |
| 02001 | 1904.29 Forms OSHA citation code: 19040029 B01 | Other | 13 | 210 | $756 | $378 | Apr 27, 2023 | - | Mar 29, 2023 |
Apr 28, 1998#300370160Apr 28, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#300370160$7503 viol.3 violations$750 in penalties
Inspection #300370160
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 28, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- May 12, 1998
- Closed
- Oct 1, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 230
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,364
- Penalties on Record
- $750
- Site Address
- I-35 At Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA 50321
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D02 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $814 | $500 | Jul 9, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 D02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $550 | $250 | Jul 31, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L01 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 9, 1998 | - | - |
Feb 6, 1989#104231907Feb 6, 1989Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#104231907$4404 viol.4 violations$440 in penalties
Inspection #104231907
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 6, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 6, 1989
- Closed
- Apr 10, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 4
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,620
- Penalties on Record
- $440
- Site Address
- E 14th & Morton Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.251 Rigging Equipment for Material Handling OSHA citation code: 19260251 A04 | Other | 1 | 2 | $540 | $0 | Mar 3, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.251 Rigging Equipment for Material Handling OSHA citation code: 19260251 C05 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $540 | $0 | Mar 3, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $540 | $440 | Mar 3, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 E | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 3, 1989 | - | - |
Oct 13, 1988#104225859Oct 13, 1988Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#104225859$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104225859
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 13, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 13, 1988
- Closed
- Oct 14, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 408 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Jun 19, 1986#101928570Jun 19, 1986Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#101928570$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101928570
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 19, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 19, 1986
- Closed
- Jun 19, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 542 42nd St. (st Augustine Church), Des Moines, IA 50312
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Mar 25, 1986#101925642Mar 25, 1986Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#101925642$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101925642
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 25, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 25, 1986
- Closed
- Mar 27, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 4
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 15th & University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Feb 19, 1986#101925592Feb 19, 1986Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#101925592$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101925592
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 19, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 19, 1986
- Closed
- Feb 21, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 4
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5th & University, Des Moines, IA 50314
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
May 23, 1985#2657005May 23, 1985Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#2657005$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2657005
Dates
- Opened
- May 23, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- May 23, 1985
- Closed
- Jul 10, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 4
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Southwest Ninth Street & Marion, Des Moines, IA 50315
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Jan 8, 1985#14764211Jan 8, 1985Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#14764211$2,1803 viol.3 violations$2,180 in penalties
Inspection #14764211
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 8, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 8, 1985
- Closed
- Jun 9, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 3
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $4,800
- Penalties on Record
- $2,180
- Site Address
- N.e. 14th & Ovid, Des Moines, IA 50316
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 I01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $800 | $450 | Jan 20, 1985 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 H | Serious | 1 | 1 | $800 | $450 | Jan 20, 1985 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 B | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $3,200 | $1,280 | Jan 20, 1985 | - | - |
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
13 inspections, 1983 to 2024. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
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Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: water supply and irrigation systems reported 2.3 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 14.9%; NAICS 22131 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source