Cedar Falls, Iowa · Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services · NAICS 518210
Since 2024, OSHA inspectors have visited Simple Mining, LLC in Iowa 2 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Jan 6, 2026 after a complaint, in Manchester.
In all, OSHA issued 4 citation items: 3 serious and 1 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $16,824; today they stand at $8,412, 50% less.
Among media and telecom employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $1,800 penalty. Simple Mining, LLC averages $8,412 across 1 cited inspection.
Simple Mining, LLC also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company1004 Grant Street, Manchester, IA 52057 · Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
3 Utility Parkway, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i) · Fall protection in general industry |
Serious | $6,697 | $3,348 | Mar 6, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.30(a)(1) · Training requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 6, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $9,375 | $4,688 | Mar 6, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.29(a) · Injury and illness log |
Other-than-serious | $752 | $376 | Mar 6, 2025 | Final |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Cedar Falls site logged 1 recordable injury or illness among about 60 workers: 2.6 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 0.0 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Mining LLC Cedar Falls · 2025 | 60 | 1 | 0 | 2.6 | 0.0 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.29(a)
(a) Basic requirement. You must use OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 forms, or equivalent forms, for recordable injuries and illnesses. The OSHA 300 form is called the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, the 300-A is the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, and the OSHA 301 form is called the Injury and Illness Incident Report.
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5)
(5) Exposure of blades. When the periphery of the blades of a fan is less than seven (7) feet above the floor or working level, the blades shall be guarded. The guard shall have openings no larger than one-half ( 1/2) inch.
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i)
(b) Protection from fall hazards—(1) Unprotected sides and edges. (i) Except as provided elsewhere in this section, the employer must ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the following:
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.