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Administrative & Waste Services · Fresno, CA

Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station ranks #22,041 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty33% serious
$16,260
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#22,041
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station in Fresno, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,260. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station 3 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,041 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, Pro Tree Service INC. in Willoughby, OH is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $16,260 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#22,041
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station runs well above peers (4.3x 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

$16,260 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEBCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14WATSON C&D, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17ARC ALABAMA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10S&S MANAGEMENT GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ABM JANITORIAL SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4REPUBLIC SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SPECIALTY SYSTEMS OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CASILLAS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2RECYCLING CENTER OF …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NYCDOS ENFORCEMENT U…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NEW MILFORD BOROUGH/…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GARDA CL GREAT LAKES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0GOOD EARTH INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ENVIRONMENTAL PROPER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ALL SAFE ABATEMENT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BUILDING DECOMMISSIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GADSDEN COFFEE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BEACHWOOD BOROUGH DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2COUNTY OF ESSEX*, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Cedar Avenue Recycle…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station has 3 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.

Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station sits at penalty rank #787 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($16,260 assessed).

How Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station Compares

Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station's 2.00 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 well above peers (4.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-01-28

Last Inspection

2025-04-01

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,420

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 9 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $5,420 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$29,195

Current Penalty Amount

$16,260

Penalty Reduction

44.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,935 from the initial assessment of $29,195. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 6 2.7
Total Penalty $16,260 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,420 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,260 here).

Pro Tree Service INC. $16,260 OH Coastal Landfill Disposal of Florida, LLC $16,296 FL City Wide Building Services, LLC $16,298 TX Advanced Poly-Packaging INC. $16,306 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nebco, INC. 3 insp. Lincoln, NE Watson C&D, LLC 3 insp. Archer, FL Arc Alabama, LLC 3 insp. Birmingham, AL S&S Management Group LLC DBA Security Solutions of America 3 insp. Kalamazoo, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pro Tree Service INC.
Willoughby, OH
2 inspections $16,260
Rancho Tree Service
Bakersfield, CA
2 inspections $16,263
Citywide Protection Services
Cleveland, OH
0 inspections $0
Consolidated Divisions
Sedalia, CO
0 inspections $0
Incentive Floor Maintenance
Waller, TX
0 inspections $0

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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 Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 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 Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station have? ▼
Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,260.
How many OSHA inspections has Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station had? ▼
Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-01-28 and the most recent on 2025-04-01. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station? ▼
Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station has been assessed $16,260 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,195 (a 44.3% reduction).
Does Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station 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 Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station operate in? ▼
Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station 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 Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station ranks #22,041 (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 Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cedar Avenue Recycle & Transfer Station's total OSHA penalty of $16,260 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (4.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pro Tree Service INC. in Willoughby, OH is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $16,260 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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