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A1 Guardian Pest Defense

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), A1 Guardian Pest Defense ranks #47,911 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious
$6,480
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#47,911
of 99,447 penalized employers

A1 Guardian Pest Defense in Las Vegas, NV has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,480. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected A1 Guardian Pest Defense 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,911 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, P&M Brenneman in Littlestown, PA is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#47,911
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How A1 Guardian Pest Defense compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows A1 Guardian Pest Defense runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$6,480 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is A1 Guardian Pest Defense.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMARIN RESOURCE RECOV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BOROUGH OF FRENCHTOW…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SLINGSHOT CONNECTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2STAFFMARK, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AJS DISCOUNTED TREE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BURRTEC WASTE INDUST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ONIN STAFFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0WASTE MANAGEMENT OF …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0BORDERLINE SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31BOROUGH OF MOUNTAIN …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6COLORADO TREE SOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3B P JOHN RECYCLING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4INTERSPAN, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0PIPERTON-PUBLIC WORKS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BAYVIEW ENVIRONMENTA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FINAL TOUCH SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PRIORITY BUSINESS SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BALESTRIERI ENVIRONM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ASBESTOS REMOVAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LAWRENCE COUNTY-SOLI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7A1 Guardian Pest Def…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
A1 Guardian Pest Defense has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

A1 Guardian Pest Defense in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, A1 Guardian Pest Defense sits at penalty rank #1,555 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($6,480 assessed).

How A1 Guardian Pest Defense Compares

A1 Guardian Pest Defense's 3.33 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-06-02

Last Inspection

2011-05-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,160

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $2,160 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$8,640

Current Penalty Amount

$6,480

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,160 from the initial assessment of $8,640. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How A1 Guardian Pest Defense compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric A1 Guardian Pest Defense Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 10 2.7
Total Penalty $6,480 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,160 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for A1 Guardian Pest Defense, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,480 here).

Ipak Group, INC. $6,467 NJ Cimco Recycling Sterling, INC. $6,467 IL William Hinson DBA Hinson Tree Service $6,500 NC J&J Maintenance Incorporated $6,500 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Marin Resource Recovery Center 3 insp. San Rafael, CA Borough of Frenchtown Department of Public Works 3 insp. Frenchtown, NJ Slingshot Connections, LLC 3 insp. Tracy, CA Staffmark 3 insp. Bon Air, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cleantec
Buffalo, NY
0 inspections $0
P&M Brenneman
Littlestown, PA
0 inspections $0
Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc.
Pasadena, CA
0 inspections $0
Cimco Recycling Sterling, INC.
Rock Falls, IL
2 inspections $6,467
Victory Gardens
Warminster, PA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is A1 Guardian Pest Defense safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, A1 Guardian Pest Defense's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does A1 Guardian Pest Defense have? ▼
A1 Guardian Pest Defense has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,480.
How many OSHA inspections has A1 Guardian Pest Defense had? ▼
A1 Guardian Pest Defense has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-02 and the most recent on 2011-05-18. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for A1 Guardian Pest Defense? ▼
A1 Guardian Pest Defense has been assessed $6,480 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,640 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does A1 Guardian Pest Defense have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. A1 Guardian Pest Defense has 8 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does A1 Guardian Pest Defense operate in? ▼
A1 Guardian Pest Defense operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561710). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does A1 Guardian Pest Defense rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, A1 Guardian Pest Defense ranks #47,911 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does A1 Guardian Pest Defense's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
A1 Guardian Pest Defense's total OSHA penalty of $6,480 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, P&M Brenneman in Littlestown, PA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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