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Administrative & Waste Services · Oakland, CA

Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC ranks #82,877 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,350
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#82,877
of 99,447 penalized employers

Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC in Oakland, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #82,877 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 runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jack's Tree Service INC in Saginaw, MI is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,350 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#82,877
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 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 Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,350 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% 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 Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC.

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: 0Commercial Waste and…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC sits at penalty rank #2,773 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($1,350 assessed).

How Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC Compares

Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC'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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-08-22

Last Inspection

2016-10-31

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$675

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $675 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

4

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

$1,350

Current Penalty Amount

$1,350

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 4 2.7
Total Penalty $1,350 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $675 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,350 here).

Jack's Tree Service INC $1,350 MI Complete Lawnworks, INC. $1,350 FL Direct Mail Processors, INC. $1,350 MD Clean Advantage Corporation $1,350 MD

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.

Jack's Tree Service INC
Saginaw, MI
2 inspections $1,350
Complete Lawnworks, INC.
Safety Harbor, FL
2 inspections $1,350
Direct Mail Processors, INC.
Hagerstown, MD
2 inspections $1,350
Wilcrest Woods
Savannah, GA
0 inspections $0
555 Southern LLC / 555 Southern Building Mgmt
Brooklyn, NY
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 Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 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 Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC have? ▼
Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,350.
How many OSHA inspections has Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC had? ▼
Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-08-22 and the most recent on 2016-10-31. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC? ▼
Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC has been assessed $1,350 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC operate in? ▼
Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562998). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC ranks #82,877 (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 Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Commercial Waste and Recycling, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1,350 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jack's Tree Service INC in Saginaw, MI is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $1,350 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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