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Administrative & Waste Services · Carteret, NJ

Clean Earth, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Clean Earth, INC. ranks #31,774 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$11,223
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#31,774
of 99,447 penalized employers

Clean Earth, INC. in Carteret, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,223. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Clean Earth, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,774 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Quality Packaging INC. in Fond Du Lac, WI is another administrative & waste services employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $11,228 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#31,774
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Clean Earth, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Clean Earth, INC. runs well above peers (3.0x 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

$11,223 Bottom 32% least affordable more affordable than 32% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Clean Earth, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMICROTECH ENVIRONMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4E R TREE SERVICE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SELECT STAFFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FUGUE LAUMAN L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COUNTY WASTE AND REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CREATIVE LANDSCAPING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8A-9 ENTERPRISE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHANO AND SONS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DEMAY SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KOOSHAREM CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TRINITY PERSONNEL, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ANDREWS TREE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LEY METALS RECYCLING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE SERVICE COMPANIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EVERGREEN LANDSCAPE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMERIWASTE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WEST CONTRA COSTA SA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HORT TECH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CONTROL CLEANING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CASPER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Clean Earth, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Clean Earth, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Clean Earth, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Clean Earth, INC. is the #1,065 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($11,223).

How Clean Earth, INC. Compares

Clean Earth, INC.'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 above peers (3.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-05-02

Last Inspection

2016-12-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,612

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $5,612 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$18,445

Current Penalty Amount

$11,223

Penalty Reduction

39.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,222 from the initial assessment of $18,445. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Clean Earth, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 2 2.7
Total Penalty $11,223 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,612 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Clean Earth, INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,223 here).

Quality Packaging INC. $11,228 WI Pro-Tech Environmental & Construction Services, INC $11,200 MI Wel INC. $11,200 VA Chugach Federal Solutions, INC. $11,246 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Microtech Environmental Services Corporation 2 insp. Port Jefferson Station, NY E R Tree Service LLC 2 insp. Nottingham, MD Select Staffing 2 insp. Cortland, NY Fugue Lauman L.L.C. 2 insp. Portland, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Chappaqua Cleaning Corp USA
Carmel, NY
0 inspections $0
Game Manufacturer's Association
Columbus, OH
0 inspections $0
G4S Secure Solutions
Bay City, TX
0 inspections $0
Quality Packaging INC.
Fond Du Lac, WI
5 inspections $11,228
Smukler Environmental Services
Coral 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 Clean Earth, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Clean Earth, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Clean Earth, INC. have? ▼
Clean Earth, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,223.
How many OSHA inspections has Clean Earth, INC. had? ▼
Clean Earth, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-05-02 and the most recent on 2016-12-29. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Clean Earth, INC.? ▼
Clean Earth, INC. has been assessed $11,223 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,445 (a 39.2% reduction).
Does Clean Earth, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Clean Earth, INC. has 1 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 Clean Earth, INC. operate in? ▼
Clean Earth, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562219). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Clean Earth, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Clean Earth, INC. ranks #31,774 (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 Clean Earth, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Clean Earth, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $11,223 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Quality Packaging INC. in Fond Du Lac, WI is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $11,228 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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