Establishment profile
IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER
1200 PLEASANT STREET, DES MOINES, IA, 50309
622110 — General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Summary
IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 43 years of recorded history, with $1,280 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 83rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 59 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 23 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER appears in OSHA workplace safety and EPA environmental compliance records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
38% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 6221 within IA. Peer group: 59 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2002 | RESPIRATORY,INFECTIONFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Jan 8, 1989 | GEAR,HIGH TEMPERATURE | 6 | 6 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 23+ years. Most recent activity: 23 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: Violation Identified.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-11-19 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-03-24 | Complaint | 1 | — | $500 | |
| 1993-04-19 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-09-07 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-01-18 | Accident | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-12-28 | Planned | 3 | 2 | $780 | |
| 1986-12-12 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-12-27 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITALS AND CLINICSIOWA CITY — 2 federal enforcement records
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Frequently asked
- What is IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER's OSHA violation history?
- IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 5 violations and $1,280 in total penalties.
- How does IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER's safety record compare to its industry?
- IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER operates in the general medical and surgical hospitals industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.1.
- Has IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER.