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29 CFR 1910.1030 · Iowa · since October 1, 2024
Bloodborne Pathogens in Iowa: OSHA citations since October 2024
9 citation items under 29 CFR 1910.1030 at inspected sites in Iowa, from 7 inspections.
From October 1, 2024 to October 21, 2026, the Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement data record 9 citation items under 29 CFR 1910.1030 at inspected sites in Iowa, from 7 inspections: 5 issued in FY2025 and 4 in FY2026 so far. In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the section drew 1,430 citation items across the country, at inspected sites in 36 places (states, DC and territories). These counts describe inspected establishments, not every employer in Iowa.
The latest 5 inspections in Iowa under 29 CFR 1910.1030
Newest first, every industry. Each line shows the inspection's item with the largest current penalty under the section.
Feb 13, 2026 · WINEGARD COMPANY in Burlington
1910.1030(c)(1)(iv), other-than-serious, $4,490 current penalty ($891 as first proposed). Case closed May 12, 2026. Recorded by the State Plan's office.
Inspection activity number 348549957 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Communications Equipment Manufacturing.
Jan 20, 2026 · MARZETTI MANUFACTURING COMPANY in Altoona
1910.1030(f)(1)(i), other-than-serious, $1,500 current penalty ($0 as first proposed); 2 items under 29 CFR 1910.1030 in this inspection, $1,500 in current penalties for all of them. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by the State Plan's office.
Inspection activity number 348424250 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing.
Jan 9, 2026 · THE BRAND HOUSE COLLECTIVE, INC. in Davenport
1910.1030(c)(1)(ii), serious, $10,641 penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by the State Plan's office.
Inspection activity number 348461724 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers.
Jun 13, 2025 · HARTIG DRUG COMPANY in Dubuque
1910.1030(c)(1)(iv), other-than-serious, $5,023 current penalty ($10,046 as first proposed). Case closed Jul 21, 2025. Recorded by the State Plan's office.
Inspection activity number 348145632 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Health and Personal Care Stores.
May 16, 2025 · OSCEOLA FOODS, LLC in Osceola
1910.1030(c)(2)(i)(C), other-than-serious, $7,500 current penalty ($8,929 as first proposed); 2 items under 29 CFR 1910.1030 in this inspection, $15,000 in current penalties for all of them. Case closed Jul 7, 2025. Recorded by the State Plan's office.
Inspection activity number 348016098 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Animal Slaughtering and Processing.
Paragraphs cited: 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv) (3), 1910.1030(f)(3) (1), 1910.1030(c)(2)(i)(C) (1), 1910.1030(g)(2)(v) (1), 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii) (1). The data classify 3 serious items and 6 other-than-serious items. The State Plan's office recorded all of them.
Iowa against the other states
In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the places with the most items under 29 CFR 1910.1030 were Tennessee (275), Oregon (161), Kentucky (104), Nevada (88) and Puerto Rico (84). Iowa had 5; 28 places had more and 1 as many. Penalty maximums: OSHA penalties in Iowa.
Who enforces in Iowa
Iowa OSHA (IOSHA) runs Iowa's OSHA-approved State Plan, which ordinarily covers private-sector employers and state and local government workers; Iowa may have standards of its own, and this page gives the federal 29 CFR numbers in OSHA's data. Free on-site consultation, separate from enforcement: IOSHA Consultation Program (Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing). OSHA's page on the Iowa State Plan.
Next steps for an Iowa employer
- Our guide to the rule: 29 CFR 1910.1030, Bloodborne Pathogens
- Federal text on osha.gov: 29 CFR 1910.1030
- Free tool: Silica Exposure Calculator
- Free tool: Noise Exposure Calculator
- Software: HazComFast SDS and chemical management
HazComFast count from Department of Labor OSHA data extracted October 21, 2026, every industry, federal 29 CFR numbers only, deleted items left out; names and penalties as recorded, subparts as in the eCFR of October 20, 2026; FY2026 still incomplete. Method. Not legal advice.