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Administrative & Waste Services · Philadelphia, PA

Aramark

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Aramark ranks #46,077 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$6,929
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#46,077
of 99,447 penalized employers

Aramark in Philadelphia, PA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,929. The employer also has 3 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Aramark once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #46,077 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,517 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. For comparison, Xtreme Demolition, INC. in Detroit, MI is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,450 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#46,077
of 99,447 penalized employers
$1,517
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 1 OSHA inspection (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 3 WHD cases ($506 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Aramark compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Aramark runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$6,929 Bottom 46% least affordable more affordable than 46% 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 Aramark.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.101.63.14.76.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWOODLAND TREE SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1CLEAN ADVANTAGE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5ASAP SOLUTIONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ESCALERA LANDSCAPING…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ALORICA, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1CAPITOL SERVICES MAN…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MOLLY MAID, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6CUTTING EDGE LAWN & …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SELECT STAFFING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PHARMA LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0EXECUTIVE JET ALLIANCE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0BUILDING FAST CLEANI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1TRINITY EVENT STAFFING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1CEDAR VALLEY SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MARINO'S LANDSCAPE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2TRC STAFFING SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4R.L. ABATEMENT, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1SUNCOAST PEST CONTROL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3Aramark, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1
Aramark has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 1 violation 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.

Aramark in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Aramark sits at penalty rank #1,504 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($6,929 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Aramark ranks #6,565 among 7,104 Administrative & Waste Services employers with WHD recoveries ($1,517).

Combined federal exposure here: $6,929 OSHA penalties plus $1,517 WHD back wages (18.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Aramark Compares

Aramark's 1.00 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 (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2018-06-05

Last Inspection

2018-06-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,929

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $6,929 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

1

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

$9,239

Current Penalty Amount

$6,929

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$8,446

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,310 from the initial assessment of $9,239. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
3
Back Wages Owed
$1,517
Employees Affected
3
WHD Violations
8
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$506
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$506

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Aramark owed $1,517 in back wages to 3 employees across 3 cases and 8 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 Aramark compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Aramark Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.2
Violations 1 2.7
Total Penalty $6,929 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,929 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Aramark, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,929 here).

Pratt Industries, INC. $6,929 NY Forest Valley Tree & Turf INC $6,925 MD CRCD Enterprises $6,935 CA Leadec CORP $6,914 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Woodland Tree Service, LLC 1 insp. Memphis, TN Clean Advantage Corporation 1 insp. District Heights, MD Asap Solutions, INC. 1 insp. San Juan, PR Escalera Landscaping INC. 1 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Xtreme Demolition, INC.
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $8,450
Darn Dependable Cleaning Services
Bellevue, NE
0 inspections $0
MR. Bult's INC.
East Syracuse, NY
4 inspections $8,453
Fedcap Rehab Services Inc - Rodino Bldg Mecha
Newark, NJ
0 inspections $0
Veolia Es Technical Solutions, L.L.C.
Phoenix, AZ
4 inspections $8,437

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What to do with this record

Use Aramark's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Aramark against Xtreme Demolition, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Aramark's inspection and penalty record is typical for Administrative & Waste Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Administrative & Waste Services sector
  • Aramark also carries $1,517 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Aramark safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Aramark's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 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 Aramark have? ▼
Aramark has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,929.
How many OSHA inspections has Aramark had? ▼
Aramark has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-06-05 and the most recent on 2018-06-05. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Aramark? ▼
Aramark has been assessed $6,929 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,239 (a 25.0% reduction). Additionally, $1,517 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Aramark been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 3 enforcement cases against Aramark, resulting in $1,517 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Aramark operate in? ▼
Aramark operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561210). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Aramark owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Aramark 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 $1,517 in back wages owed by this employer across 3 cases.
Where does Aramark rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Aramark ranks #46,077 (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 Aramark's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Aramark's total OSHA penalty of $6,929 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Xtreme Demolition, INC. in Detroit, MI is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $8,450 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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