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Administrative & Waste Services · Des Moines, WA

Affordable Environmental INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Affordable Environmental INC ranks #91,681 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$600
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#91,681
of 99,447 penalized employers

Affordable Environmental INC in Des Moines, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Affordable Environmental INC 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #91,681 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Ayj Recycling, INC. in Kentwood, MI is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $600 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#91,681
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Affordable Environmental INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Affordable Environmental INC runs well below peers (0.16x 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

$600 Top 8% most affordable more affordable than 92% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Affordable Environmental INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSKY HIGH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BEACHWOOD DEPARTMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19ALTIUM PACKAGING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HEALTHCARE SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MERCER GROUP INTERNA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BOROUGH OF FREEHOLD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20FJC SECURITY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOLOMON METALS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PABLO LOPEZ & SONS L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DEPENDABLE DISPOSAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MANNY'S LANDSCAPING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INSTAR SERVICES GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ACORN ARBORICULTURAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LEAVESLEY CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WOODLAND TOWNSHIP PU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GENERAL TREE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MARTIN & ASSOCIATES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RANDSTAD STAFFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HEMPSTEAD TN SANITAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0R&D ENVIRONMENTAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Affordable Environme…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Affordable Environmental INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Affordable Environmental INC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Affordable Environmental INC sits at penalty rank #3,120 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($600 assessed).

How Affordable Environmental INC Compares

Affordable Environmental INC's 1.50 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 below peers (0.16x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-02-18

Last Inspection

2014-11-04

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $300 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

33.3% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$600

Current Penalty Amount

$600

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Affordable Environmental INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 3 2.7
Total Penalty $600 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $300 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Affordable Environmental INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($600 here).

Northwoods Property Management $600 MI Ayj Recycling, INC. $600 MI Legendary Tree Care LLC $600 MI City of Portland $600 ME

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

SKY High LLC 2 insp. San Diego, CA Beachwood Department of Public Works 2 insp. Beachwood, NJ Altium Packaging INC. 2 insp. Janesville, WI Healthcare Services Group, INC. 2 insp. Camden, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Northwoods Property Management
Crystal Falls, MI
2 inspections $600
Ayj Recycling, INC.
Kentwood, MI
2 inspections $600
Legendary Tree Care LLC
Reese, MI
2 inspections $600
City of Portland
Portland, ME
7 inspections $600
J&M Tree Service
Flint, MI
2 inspections $600

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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 Affordable Environmental INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Affordable Environmental INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Affordable Environmental INC have? ▼
Affordable Environmental INC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $600.
How many OSHA inspections has Affordable Environmental INC had? ▼
Affordable Environmental INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-18 and the most recent on 2014-11-04. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Affordable Environmental INC? ▼
Affordable Environmental INC has been assessed $600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Affordable Environmental INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Affordable Environmental INC has 2 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Affordable Environmental INC operate in? ▼
Affordable Environmental INC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562910). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Affordable Environmental INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Affordable Environmental INC ranks #91,681 (the lower 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 Affordable Environmental INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Affordable Environmental INC's total OSHA penalty of $600 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ayj Recycling, INC. in Kentwood, MI is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $600 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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