Administrative & Waste Services · Vernon, CA

Fairway Staffing Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fairway Staffing Services ranks #5,233 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty33% serious
$49,475
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#5,233
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fairway Staffing Services in Vernon, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $49,475. 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 4 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,233 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Carneys Point Township DPW in Carneys Point, NJ is another administrative & waste services employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $49,500 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#5,233
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 57/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Fairway Staffing Services compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Fairway Staffing Services runs far above peers (13.2x 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

$49,475 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.01.310.720.029.438.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCORE TECH INTERNATIO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11SURRY COUNTY SCHOOLS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4NYCDOS QUEENS 11/13 …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5BOROUGH OF HOPATCONG…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21BOROUGH OF HELMETTA …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 32AEP REGION PONCE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8WORRELL CONTRACTING …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7RAPPAHANNOCK COMMUNI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25PISCATAWAY DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 37BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 24L. JOHNSON TREE SERV…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11BERKELEY HEIGHTS DPW, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13EMTERRA ENVIRONMENTA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17BOSTON PARKS AND REC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14FREEHOLD CARTAGE, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21AA CONTRACTORS SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17COVANTA METALS MARKE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3TIBA BOLDT LANDING M…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13RECYCLE ANN ARBOR, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16Fairway Staffing Ser…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9
Fairway Staffing Services has 4 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.

Fairway Staffing Services in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Fairway Staffing Services sits at penalty rank #212 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($49,475 assessed).

How Fairway Staffing Services Compares

Fairway Staffing Services's 2.25 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 far above peers (13.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2018-02-09

Last Inspection

2022-08-15

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,369

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 4 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $12,369 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$75,300

Current Penalty Amount

$49,475

Penalty Reduction

34.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $25,825 from the initial assessment of $75,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Fairway Staffing Services Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.2
Violations 9 2.7
Total Penalty $49,475 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,369 $3,188

Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fairway Staffing Services safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Fairway Staffing Services's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 4 inspections, including 3 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 Fairway Staffing Services have?
Fairway Staffing Services has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $49,475.
How many OSHA inspections has Fairway Staffing Services had?
Fairway Staffing Services has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-02-09 and the most recent on 2022-08-15. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fairway Staffing Services?
Fairway Staffing Services has been assessed $49,475 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $75,300 (a 34.3% reduction).
Does Fairway Staffing Services have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Fairway Staffing Services has 3 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 Fairway Staffing Services operate in?
Fairway Staffing Services 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 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 ranks #5,233 (the top 5% 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's safety record compare to industry average?
Fairway Staffing Services's total OSHA penalty of $49,475 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (13.2x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Carneys Point Township DPW in Carneys Point, NJ is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $49,500 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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