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Administrative & Waste Services · Fresno, CA

Central Valley Environmental

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Central Valley Environmental ranks #95,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$335
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#95,288
of 99,447 penalized employers

Central Valley Environmental in Fresno, CA 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: $335. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 252 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 Central Valley Environmental once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #95,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 $109,663 in back wages owed to 251 affected workers. For comparison, LHK Consulting Inc in New York, NY is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#95,288
of 99,447 penalized employers
$109,663
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 38/100
  • 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.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $110K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($110K 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 Central Valley Environmental compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Central Valley Environmental runs well below peers (0.09x 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

$335 Top 4% most affordable more affordable than 96% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Central Valley Environmental.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.14.26.38.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPWC HAWAII CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5RELIABLE MANAGEMENT …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1AEROTEK, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PACESETTER PERSONNEL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0TRAVERSE OUTDOOR, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ACTIVE STAFFING SERV…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0FLEXICREW STAFFING, …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0FREEDOM JANITORIAL S…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5AEROTEK, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0HEALTHCARE SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0RICHLAND MAINTENANCE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8LOCAL WASTE SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3XCLUSIVE STAFFING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0JJ GLOBAL SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1SURETY PEST CONTROL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0BERTOG LANDSCAPE COM…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1WOODLAND 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: 0Central Valley Envir…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1
Central Valley Environmental 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.

Central Valley Environmental in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Central Valley Environmental sits at penalty rank #3,340 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($335 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Central Valley Environmental at rank #541 of 7,104 employers ($109,663 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $335 OSHA penalties plus $109,663 WHD back wages (99.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Central Valley Environmental Compares

Central Valley Environmental'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 well below peers (0.09x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2017-01-19

Last Inspection

2017-01-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$335

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $335 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

$335

Current Penalty Amount

$335

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$109,998

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$109,663
Employees Affected
251
WHD Violations
252
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$437
Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average
$109,663

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Central Valley Environmental owed $109,663 in back wages to 251 employees across 1 case and 252 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 Central Valley Environmental compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Central Valley Environmental Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.2
Violations 1 2.7
Total Penalty $335 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $335 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Central Valley Environmental, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($335 here).

Certified Personnel Service Agency INC $335 OR Town of Manchester DPW Transfer Station $336 CT Topsoils INC $340 WA Twelve Mile Disposal Service INC $325 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

PWC Hawaii Corporation 1 insp. Lahaina, HI Reliable Management Systems 1 insp. Grand Rapids, MI Aerotek, INC. 1 insp. Hanover, MD Pacesetter Personnel Services 1 insp. Orlando, FL

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What to do with this record

Use Central Valley Environmental's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Central Valley Environmental against BaronHR, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Central Valley Environmental'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
  • Central Valley Environmental also carries $109,663 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 Central Valley Environmental safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Central Valley Environmental'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 below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Central Valley Environmental have? ▼
Central Valley Environmental has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $335.
How many OSHA inspections has Central Valley Environmental had? ▼
Central Valley Environmental has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-01-19 and the most recent on 2017-01-19. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Central Valley Environmental? ▼
Central Valley Environmental has been assessed $335 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $109,663 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Central Valley Environmental been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Central Valley Environmental, resulting in $109,663 in back wages owed to 251 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Central Valley Environmental operate in? ▼
Central Valley Environmental operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562910). 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 Central Valley Environmental owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Central Valley Environmental 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 $109,663 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Central Valley Environmental rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Central Valley Environmental ranks #95,288 (the lower 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 Central Valley Environmental's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Central Valley Environmental's total OSHA penalty of $335 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, LHK Consulting Inc in New York, NY 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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