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Administrative & Waste Services · Fullerton, CA

Fairway Staffing Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fairway Staffing Services, INC. ranks #55,488 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$5,000
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#55,488
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fairway Staffing Services, INC. in Fullerton, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fairway Staffing Services, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #55,488 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, Deploy HR, INC. in Nazareth, PA is another administrative & waste services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $5,000 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#55,488
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 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 Fairway Staffing Services, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$5,000 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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 Fairway Staffing Services, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOROUGH OF HAMPTON D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23BRAVE INDUSTRIAL PAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SOMERVILLE DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18KEYPORT PUBLIC WORKS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MILFORD DEPARTMENT O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CASELLA RECYCLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2METRO-CLEAN CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COMPLETE LABOR & STA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BATES TRUCKING COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CLEARVIEW CLEANING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CIMCO RECYCLING STER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UPPER PITTSGROVE CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4QUALAWASH HOLDINGS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ALTA VISTA MASONRY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TRI-S SERVICES CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEW YORK INSULATION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ENVIRONMENTAL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GREAT LAKE METALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAIL SERVICE CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MCKENZIE TOTAL PROPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Fairway Staffing Ser…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Fairway Staffing Services, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections 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.

Fairway Staffing Services, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Fairway Staffing Services, INC. is the #1,803 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($5,000).

How Fairway Staffing Services, INC. Compares

Fairway Staffing Services, INC.'s 0.50 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 (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-02-22

Last Inspection

2021-11-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $2,500 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

1

Repeat

100.0% 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

$36,000

Current Penalty Amount

$5,000

Penalty Reduction

86.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $31,000 from the initial assessment of $36,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Fairway Staffing Services, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 1 2.7
Total Penalty $5,000 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,500 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fairway Staffing Services, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,000 here).

Loomis Armored U.S., LLC $5,000 WV Green Acres C&D Recyclers, LLC $5,000 GA Northern Exposure Landscaping, Incorporated $5,000 WI Deploy HR, INC. $5,000 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Borough of Hampton Department of Public Works 2 insp. Hampton, NJ Brave Industrial Painting LLC 2 insp. Livingston, NJ Somerville Department of Public Works 2 insp. Somerville, NJ Keyport Public Works Department 2 insp. Keyport, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Loomis Armored U.S., LLC
Charleston, WV
2 inspections $5,000
Green Acres C&D Recyclers, LLC
Savannah, GA
2 inspections $5,000
Northern Exposure Landscaping, Incorporated
Mequon, WI
2 inspections $5,000
Deploy HR, INC.
Nazareth, PA
3 inspections $5,000
Raices Del Sur
El Monte, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Fairway Staffing Services, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Fairway Staffing Services, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fairway Staffing Services, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Fairway Staffing Services, INC. have? ▼
Fairway Staffing Services, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Fairway Staffing Services, INC. had? ▼
Fairway Staffing Services, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-02-22 and the most recent on 2021-11-04. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fairway Staffing Services, INC.? ▼
Fairway Staffing Services, INC. has been assessed $5,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $36,000 (a 86.1% reduction).
Does Fairway Staffing Services, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Fairway Staffing Services, INC. has 0 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Fairway Staffing Services, INC. operate in? ▼
Fairway Staffing Services, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561320). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Fairway Staffing Services, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fairway Staffing Services, INC. ranks #55,488 (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 Fairway Staffing Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fairway Staffing Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,000 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Deploy HR, INC. in Nazareth, PA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $5,000 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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