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Administrative & Waste Services · Torrance, CA

City of Torrance

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Torrance ranks #53,234 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty22% serious
$5,400
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#53,234
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Torrance in Torrance, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected City of Torrance 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,234 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Assured Quality Environmental in Seattle, WA is another administrative & waste services employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $5,400 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
22.2%
of violations were serious
#53,234
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How City of Torrance compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows City of Torrance runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$5,400 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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 City of Torrance.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPETAG CORP./RETTRA P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALL SET RESTORATION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27VLAD RESTORATION LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ACTION ENVIRONMENTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ELITE LOGISTIC SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LEADEC CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRI-BROTHERS TREE AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WOODSTOCK TREE SURGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PAULSBORO BOROUGH DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRUGREEN LIMITED PAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21LACH CONTRACTING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6REAVAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JJ'S TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LEGENDARY TREE CARE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VI WASTE MANAGEMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LABOR FINDERS OF VIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ENVIRONMENTAL HOLDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0A&L ENVIRONMENTAL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0City of Torrance, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
City of Torrance has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

City of Torrance in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, City of Torrance ranks #1,738 at $5,400 current penalty.

How City of Torrance Compares

City of Torrance's 4.50 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 (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-06-22

Last Inspection

2020-03-04

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $2,700 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

22.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

77.8% 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

$40,400

Current Penalty Amount

$5,400

Penalty Reduction

86.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $35,000 from the initial assessment of $40,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How City of Torrance compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Torrance Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 9 2.7
Total Penalty $5,400 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,700 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Torrance, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,400 here).

Seaton CORP., DBA Staff Management $5,400 OH Assured Quality Environmental $5,400 WA M & N General Contr LLC $5,400 MI Shue Brothers Excavating & Logging INC $5,400 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Petag CORP./Rettra Plastic 2 insp. Houston, TX Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC 2 insp. Wichita, KS All Set Restoration CO., INC. 2 insp. Lakewood, CO Vlad Restoration LTD 2 insp. New York, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Seaton CORP., DBA Staff Management
Columbus, OH
2 inspections $5,400
Assured Quality Environmental
Seattle, WA
4 inspections $5,400
M & N General Contr LLC
Eastpointe, MI
2 inspections $5,400
Shue Brothers Excavating & Logging INC
Port Leyden, NY
2 inspections $5,400
DC Hospitality Solutions
Winter Springs, FL
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 City of Torrance safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Torrance's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 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 City of Torrance have? ▼
City of Torrance has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,400.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Torrance had? ▼
City of Torrance has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-22 and the most recent on 2020-03-04. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Torrance? ▼
City of Torrance has been assessed $5,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $40,400 (a 86.6% reduction).
Does City of Torrance have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Torrance 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 City of Torrance operate in? ▼
City of Torrance operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561730). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does City of Torrance rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Torrance ranks #53,234 (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 City of Torrance's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Torrance's total OSHA penalty of $5,400 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Assured Quality Environmental in Seattle, WA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $5,400 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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