CEDAR VALLEY RECYCLING & TRANSFER is a recyclable material merchant wholesalers employer in WATERLOO, IA. Federal records show 2 OSHA inspections with 57 violations and $59,097 in penalties. 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.

CEDAR VALLEY RECYCLING & TRANSFER

1920 WATER ST., WATERLOO, IA, 50703

423930 — Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers

Federal Enforcement

OSHA inspections

57 violations

$59,097 in penalties

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR

3.7

Industry Avg DART

2.1

Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA.

OSHA Inspections

OSHA Violations

Total Penalties

$59,097

Trend

WORSENING

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Confidence

MEDIUM

SVEP Flag

Yes

Data Insights

History Span

9 years

Last Activity

280 days ago

Inspection Rate

0.2/yr

Violation Rate

6.3/yr

Violation Severity Mix

91% serious$1,037 avg per violation$29,549 avg per inspection

Active Agencies:

OSHA$74,097 total across all agencies

Inspection Breakdown

Complaint

Referral

Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.

Violation rate: 100% of inspections

Recidivism: 2 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

99%

Worse than most peers

vs 75 employers in same industry & state

Fewer violationsMore violations

Penalty Percentile

99%

Inspection Frequency Percentile

70%

Motor Carrier Safety (FMCSA)

DOT Number

479985

Operation Type

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Data aggregated from public federal enforcement records (OSHA, WHD, MSHA, EPA, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, BLS). Employer profiles matched by name and location — matching errors may occur. Risk scores computed by FastDOL, not official government assessments. OSHA citations typically appear 3-8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Data provided as-is. Report a data error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CEDAR VALLEY RECYCLING & TRANSFER's OSHA violation history?: CEDAR VALLEY RECYCLING & TRANSFER has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 57 violations and $59,097 in total penalties.
How does CEDAR VALLEY RECYCLING & TRANSFER's safety record compare to its industry?: CEDAR VALLEY RECYCLING & TRANSFER operates in the recyclable material merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.7.