Notice of Intended Action

Federal occupational safety and health standards—penalties for citations, 3.11(1)

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ARC 9099C

LABOR SERVICES DIVISION[875]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to posting, inspections, citations and proposed penalties
and providing an opportunity for public comment

The Labor Commissioner hereby proposes to amend Chapter 3, “Posting, Inspections, Citations and Proposed Penalties,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 88.5.

State or Federal Law Implemented

This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, 29 CFR 1903.15.

Purpose and Summary

This proposed rulemaking adopts mandatory, annual cost-of-living adjustments in order to align Iowa’s penalties for occupational safety and health citations with the corresponding federal penalties.

Regulatory Analysis

A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on February 19, 2025. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

●March 11, 2025

Fiscal Impact

This rulemaking has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.

Jobs Impact

After analysis and review of this rulemaking, no impact on jobs has been found.

Waivers

Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rulemaking would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Labor Services Division for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 875—Chapter 5.

Public Comment

Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Division no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 7, 2025. Comments should be directed to:

Mitchell Mahan
Labor Services Division
6200 Park Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50321
Phone: 515.443.1051
Email: mitchell.mahan@dia.iowa.gov

Public Hearing

Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:

May 6, 2025
1 to 1:15 p.m.

Lake Conference Room
6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100
Des Moines, Iowa

May 7, 2025
12:30 to 12:45 p.m.

Lake Conference Room
6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100
Des Moines, Iowa

Persons who wish to make oral comments at a public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rulemaking.

Any persons who intend to attend a public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Division and advise of specific needs.

Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee

The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).

The following rulemaking action is proposed:

ITEM 1.Amend subrule 3.11(1) as follows:

3.11(1) The civil penalties proposed by the labor commissioner on or after June 1, 20242025, are as follows:

a.Willful violation. The penalty for each willful violation under Iowa Code section 88.14(1) shall not be less than $11,190$11,823 and shall not exceed $161,323$165,514.

b.Repeated violation. The penalty for each repeated violation under Iowa Code section 88.14(1) shall not exceed $161,323$165,514.

c.Serious violation. The penalty for each serious violation under Iowa Code section 88.14(2) shall not exceed $16,131$16,550.

d.Other-than-serious violation. The penalty for each other-than-serious violation under Iowa Code section 88.14(3) shall not exceed $16,131$16,550.

e.Failure to correct violation. The penalty for failure to correct a violation under Iowa Code section 88.14(4) shall not exceed $16,131$16,550 per day.

f.Posting, reporting, or recordkeeping violation. The penalty for each posting, reporting, or recordkeeping violation under Iowa Code section 88.14(9) shall not exceed $16,131$16,550.

Labor Services Division


This Organization is a part of the Workforce Development Department

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Official Document

  • Federal occupational safety and health standards—penalties for citations, 3.11(1)
  • Published on 4/16/2025
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Administrative Rule References

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Rule 875-3.11(1)

Iowa Code References

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Iowa Code 88.14(1) Iowa Code 88.14(2) Iowa Code 88.14(3) Iowa Code 88.14(4) Iowa Code 88.14(9)

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Failure to correct violation Other-than-serious violation Posting, reporting, or recordkeeping violation Repeated violation Serious violation Willful violation
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