POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY is a other general government support employer in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA. Federal records show 3 OSHA inspections with 5 violations and $4,500 in penalties. 2 workplace fatality investigations on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY

1400 BIG LAKE ROAD, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 51501

921190Other General Government Support

Federal Enforcement
3
OSHA inspections
5 violations
$4,500 in penalties
2 fatalities2 hospitalizations1 National Emphasis Program inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
6.4
Industry Avg DART
3.1
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA.
OSHA Inspections
3
OSHA Violations
5
Total Penalties
$4,500
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
HIGH
SVEP Flag
No

Data Insights

History Span
21 years
Last Activity
8yr ago
Inspection Rate
0.1/yr
Violation Rate
0.2/yr
Violation Severity Mix
100% serious$900 avg per violation$1,500 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHA$4,500 total across all agencies

Inspection Breakdown

Accident
1
Referral
1
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 33% of inspections

Peer Comparison

89%
Worse than most peers
vs 109 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
81%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
95%

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY's OSHA violation history?
POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 5 violations and $4,500 in total penalties.
How does POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY's safety record compare to its industry?
POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY operates in the other general government support industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 6.4.
Has POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY had any workplace fatalities?
Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY.