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Administrative & Waste Services · Alsip, IL

Advertising Resources,INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Advertising Resources,INC. ranks #20,016 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty82% serious
$17,903
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,016
of 99,447 penalized employers

Advertising Resources,INC. in Alsip, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,903. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Advertising Resources,INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,016 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, P.R. Gold Bond Administration Services, Inc. in Bayamon, PR is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
81.8%
of violations were serious
#20,016
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Advertising Resources,INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Advertising Resources,INC. runs well above peers (4.8x 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

$17,903 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Advertising Resources,INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.915.723.631.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOROUGH OF MIDDLESEX…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30HEALTHCARE SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PHOENIX PACKAGING OP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AZTEC LANDSCAPING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PREMIER RESTORATIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12A.J. MAGLIO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7STEVE DILIBERO DBA M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3US SECURITY ASSOCIAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WB WASTE SOLUTIONS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21EAGLE WINDOW CLEANING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MR. BULT'S INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14RANDSTAD NORTH AMERI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OIL PROCESS SYSTEMS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PROLERIZED NEW ENGLA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SPECTRUM CARE LANDSC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2A.D. JOHNSON TREE SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MOUNTAIN VIEW LANDSC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DOYON UTILITIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BROADWAY SERVICES, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CERTIFIED ASBESTOS A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Advertising Resource…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Advertising Resources,INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Advertising Resources,INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Advertising Resources,INC. is the #731 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($17,903).

How Advertising Resources,INC. Compares

Advertising Resources,INC.'s 5.50 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 well above peers (4.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-09-09

Last Inspection

2013-04-10

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,952

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $8,952 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

81.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% 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

$25,575

Current Penalty Amount

$17,903

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,672 from the initial assessment of $25,575. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Advertising Resources,INC. compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Advertising Resources,INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 11 2.7
Total Penalty $17,903 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,952 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Advertising Resources,INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,903 here).

Honolulu Disposal Service INC $17,906 HI Franklin Township Department of Public Works $17,950 NJ Northside Carting INC. $17,955 MA Unity Southern Environmental, INC. $17,849 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Borough of Middlesex Department of Public Works - Roads & Sanitation 2 insp. Middlesex, NJ Healthcare Services Group, INC. 2 insp. Pasadena, CA Phoenix Packaging Operations, LLC 2 insp. Dublin, VA Aztec Landscaping, INC. 2 insp. Chula Vista, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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Honolulu, HI
2 inspections $17,906
American Protection Group
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0 inspections $0
P.R. Gold Bond Administration Services, Inc.
Bayamon, PR
0 inspections $0
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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 Advertising Resources,INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Advertising Resources,INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 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 Advertising Resources,INC. have? ▼
Advertising Resources,INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,903.
How many OSHA inspections has Advertising Resources,INC. had? ▼
Advertising Resources,INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-09 and the most recent on 2013-04-10. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Advertising Resources,INC.? ▼
Advertising Resources,INC. has been assessed $17,903 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,575 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Advertising Resources,INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Advertising Resources,INC. has 9 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 Advertising Resources,INC. operate in? ▼
Advertising Resources,INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561910). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Advertising Resources,INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Advertising Resources,INC. ranks #20,016 (the top quarter 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 Advertising Resources,INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Advertising Resources,INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $17,903 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (4.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, P.R. Gold Bond Administration Services, Inc. in Bayamon, PR 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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