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Administrative & Waste Services · Cumming, GA

Cowart Mulch Products, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cowart Mulch Products, INC. ranks #28,713 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 penalty100% serious
$12,552
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#28,713
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cowart Mulch Products, INC. in Cumming, GA 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: $12,552. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cowart Mulch Products, 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 #28,713 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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, Abc Sales & Services, INC. in ST Thomas, VI is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,675 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#28,713
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 Cowart Mulch Products, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Cowart Mulch Products, INC. runs well above peers (3.4x 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

$12,552 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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 Cowart Mulch Products, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.416.825.233.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRUSCAPES INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TEAM SOLUTIONS INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LAWN BARBER, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32REAVAN, INC./ IRG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NEXT STEP LIVING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALLOCCO RECYCLING, L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SECURITAS SECURITY S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITISTAFF SOLUTIONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MPW INDUSTRIAL SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WASTE NOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LWC CITY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRIMMERS HOLIDAY DEC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WORKFORCE UNLIMITED,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CHARLES PERRY PARTNE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GARDA ARMORED CAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MR. CLEAN JANITORIAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4IAIRE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CROSS ENVIRONMENTAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BELCAN SERVICES GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1IDAHO WASTE SYSTEMS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Cowart Mulch Product…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Cowart Mulch Products, 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.

Cowart Mulch Products, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Cowart Mulch Products, INC. sits at penalty rank #996 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($12,552 assessed).

How Cowart Mulch Products, INC. Compares

Cowart Mulch Products, 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 (3.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-04-15

Last Inspection

2021-07-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,276

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $6,276 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$19,310

Current Penalty Amount

$12,552

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,758 from the initial assessment of $19,310. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Cowart Mulch Products, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 2 2.7
Total Penalty $12,552 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,276 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cowart Mulch Products, INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,552 here).

Atlas Environmental Services, INC. $12,525 CA SC Environmental Services $12,525 MI Qvest $12,600 CO Abm Industry Groups, LLC $12,600 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Truscapes Industries, INC 2 insp. Palmetto, FL Team Solutions Industrial Services 2 insp. Chicago, IL Lawn Barber, INC 2 insp. Boxborough, MA Reavan, INC./ Irg 2 insp. Franklin Lakes, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
Abc Sales & Services, INC.
ST Thomas, VI
2 inspections $3,675
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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 Cowart Mulch Products, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cowart Mulch Products, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 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 Cowart Mulch Products, INC. have? ▼
Cowart Mulch Products, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,552.
How many OSHA inspections has Cowart Mulch Products, INC. had? ▼
Cowart Mulch Products, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-04-15 and the most recent on 2021-07-16. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cowart Mulch Products, INC.? ▼
Cowart Mulch Products, INC. has been assessed $12,552 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,310 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Cowart Mulch Products, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cowart Mulch Products, INC. 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 Cowart Mulch Products, INC. operate in? ▼
Cowart Mulch Products, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562119). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cowart Mulch Products, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cowart Mulch Products, INC. ranks #28,713 (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 Cowart Mulch Products, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cowart Mulch Products, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,552 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Abc Sales & Services, INC. in ST Thomas, VI is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $3,675 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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