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Administrative & Waste Services · Sun Valley, CA

Arakelian Enterprises INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Arakelian Enterprises INC ranks #10,716 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty40% serious
$29,675
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#10,716
of 99,447 penalized employers

Arakelian Enterprises INC in Sun Valley, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $29,675. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Arakelian Enterprises INC 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,716 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, QJR in Manning, SC is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#10,716
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Arakelian Enterprises INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Arakelian Enterprises INC runs far above peers (7.9x 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

$29,675 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Arakelian Enterprises INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.823.635.447.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFIRSTAR FIBER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 45STEVENS DISPOSAL & R…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24NEW HORIZONS ENTERPR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10CADIEU TREE EXPERTS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ABATEMENT PROFESSION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MINERGY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4COMMERCIAL LAWN MANA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2OCEAN COUNTY ROAD DE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20JET POLYMER RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15CORPORATE RESOURCE S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2COUNTY OF SOMERSET D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TOWN OF WATERBORO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18GCA SERVICES GROUP O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CALEDONIA TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2REW SERVICES CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1KEARNY DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27STERICYCLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6EPIC PERSONNEL PARTN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MOUNT SINAI WEST, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1COUNTY OF SPOTSYLVAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Arakelian Enterprise…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Arakelian Enterprises INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Arakelian Enterprises INC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Arakelian Enterprises INC ranks #431 at $29,675 current penalty.

How Arakelian Enterprises INC Compares

Arakelian Enterprises INC's 1.67 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 far above peers (7.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-11-26

Last Inspection

2021-01-25

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,892

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $9,892 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$42,500

Current Penalty Amount

$29,675

Penalty Reduction

30.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,825 from the initial assessment of $42,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Arakelian Enterprises INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 5 2.7
Total Penalty $29,675 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,892 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Arakelian Enterprises INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($29,675 here).

JD Workforce, INC. $29,693 PA Borough of Ship Bottom DPW $29,700 NJ Lotus Lawncare Services LLC. $29,790 MO Advanced Tree Care, INC. $29,500 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Firstar Fiber, INC. 3 insp. Omaha, NE Stevens Disposal & Recycling Services INC 3 insp. Petersburg, MI New Horizons Enterprises, LLC 3 insp. Council Bluffs, IA Cadieu Tree Experts, INC. 3 insp. Charlotte, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

GSE Facility Services, LLC
Gulfport, MS
0 inspections $0
Aerotek
San Diego, CA
1 inspections $0
JD Workforce, INC.
Birdsboro, PA
4 inspections $29,693
QJR
Manning, SC
0 inspections $0
Workforce Enterprises Wfe, INC.
Montebello, CA
2 inspections $29,650

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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 Arakelian Enterprises INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Arakelian Enterprises INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Arakelian Enterprises INC have? ▼
Arakelian Enterprises INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $29,675.
How many OSHA inspections has Arakelian Enterprises INC had? ▼
Arakelian Enterprises INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-11-26 and the most recent on 2021-01-25. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Arakelian Enterprises INC? ▼
Arakelian Enterprises INC has been assessed $29,675 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $42,500 (a 30.2% reduction).
Does Arakelian Enterprises INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Arakelian Enterprises INC 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.
What industry does Arakelian Enterprises INC operate in? ▼
Arakelian Enterprises INC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562111). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Arakelian Enterprises INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Arakelian Enterprises INC ranks #10,716 (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 Arakelian Enterprises INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Arakelian Enterprises INC's total OSHA penalty of $29,675 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (7.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, QJR in Manning, 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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