Administrative & Waste Services · Chula Vista, CA

Amswede Recycling

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Amswede Recycling ranks #49,774 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$6,040
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#49,774
of 99,447 penalized employers

Amswede Recycling in Chula Vista, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,040. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Amswede Recycling 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,774 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Addison Apartments in Taylors, SC is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#49,774
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Amswede Recycling compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Amswede Recycling runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$6,040 Top 50% most affordable more affordable than 50% 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 Amswede Recycling.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFAZTEC INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BOROUGH OF CARLSTADT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VALOR TECHNOLOGIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20EAST COAST MATERIALS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25BOROUGH OF MOUNT ARL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EDGEWATER PARK TOWNS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ELK TOWNSHIP DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11B CLEAN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ARMSTRONG WAREHOUSE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PEOPLEREADY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TEXAS LANDFILL MANAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FOREST VALLEY TREE &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DLD ENVIRONMENTAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COLUMBIA NORTHWEST R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SUPERIOR/COIT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HELSELS TREE FARM & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SPIVEY SERVICE CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0KEYSTAFF INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TRIFECTA SERVICES CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Amswede Recycling, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Amswede Recycling has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Amswede Recycling in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Amswede Recycling is the #1,621 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($6,040).

How Amswede Recycling Compares

Amswede Recycling's 3.00 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 (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-01-14

Last Inspection

2021-09-17

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,020

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $3,020 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$6,650

Current Penalty Amount

$6,040

Penalty Reduction

9.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $610 from the initial assessment of $6,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Amswede Recycling compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Amswede Recycling Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 6 2.7
Total Penalty $6,040 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,020 $3,188

Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Amswede Recycling, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Amswede Recycling safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Amswede Recycling's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Amswede Recycling have?
Amswede Recycling has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,040.
How many OSHA inspections has Amswede Recycling had?
Amswede Recycling has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-01-14 and the most recent on 2021-09-17. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Amswede Recycling?
Amswede Recycling has been assessed $6,040 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,650 (a 9.2% reduction).
What industry does Amswede Recycling operate in?
Amswede Recycling operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562920). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Amswede Recycling rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Amswede Recycling ranks #49,774 (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 Amswede Recycling's safety record compare to industry average?
Amswede Recycling's total OSHA penalty of $6,040 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Addison Apartments in Taylors, SC 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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