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Administrative & Waste Services · Palmdale, CA

Allied Universal

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Allied Universal has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$420
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$77,390
Back wages owed

Allied Universal in Palmdale, CA 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: $420. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 95 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Allied Universal 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $77,390 in back wages owed to 95 affected workers. For comparison, Township of Mantua Department of Public Works in Mantua, NJ is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $77,700 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
6%
of penalized employers rank lower
$77,390
in back wages recovered

How Allied Universal compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Allied Universal runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$420 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Allied Universal

The federal enforcement record for Allied Universal in Palmdale, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (66.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $10,540 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $420 - a 96.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $210. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.11x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $77,390 in back wages owed to 95 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2017-06-23 to 2017-06-23, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-06-23

Last Inspection

2017-06-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$210

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,191

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $210 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,191.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$10,540

Current Penalty Amount

$420

Penalty Reduction

96.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$77,810

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,120 from the initial assessment of $10,540. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$77,390
Employees Affected
95
WHD Violations
95
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$815
Avg Back Wages per Case
$77,390

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Allied Universal owed $77,390 in back wages to 95 employees across 1 case and 95 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Allied Universal compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Allied Universal Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 3 2.7
Total Penalty $420 $3,722
Avg Penalty per Inspection $210 $3,191
View all 12,901 employers in Administrative & Waste Services →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allied Universal safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Allied Universal's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. 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 Allied Universal have? ▼
Allied Universal has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $420.
How many OSHA inspections has Allied Universal had? ▼
Allied Universal has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-06-23 and the most recent on 2017-06-23. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Allied Universal? ▼
Allied Universal has been assessed $420 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,540 (a 96.0% reduction). Additionally, $77,390 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Allied Universal have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Allied Universal has 2 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.
Has Allied Universal been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Allied Universal, resulting in $77,390 in back wages owed to 95 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Allied Universal operate in? ▼
Allied Universal operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561621). This industry has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,048 total OSHA inspections and $48.01M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Allied Universal owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Allied Universal owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $77,390 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Allied Universal's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Allied Universal's total OSHA penalty of $420 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Township of Mantua Department of Public Works in Mantua, NJ is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $77,700 in current penalties.

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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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