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Administrative & Waste Services · Saint Louis, MO

Garda Armored Car

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Garda Armored Car ranks #56,108 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,900
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#56,108
of 99,447 penalized employers

Garda Armored Car in Saint Louis, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Garda Armored Car 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,108 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Manchester Township DPW in Manchester, NJ is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,900 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#56,108
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Garda Armored Car compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Garda Armored Car 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

$4,900 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%). 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 Garda Armored Car.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSMARTTALENT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31BOROUGH OF WALDWICK, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PITTSGROVE TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PLEASANT PAPER RECYC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KETCHIKAN CITY OF PU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15COWART MULCH PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OMNI RESOURCE MANAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EMPLOYNET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GAGE PERSONNEL SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PEARSON ASBESTOS ABA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CROTHALL HEALTHCARE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AMERICAN RECYCLING A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ADVANCE TREE CARE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CLEAN HARBORS EL DOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NEOPLANTA RESTORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ARBORSCAPE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DEPLOY HR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ENVIROCON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SYNERGY PLUS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RESTORATION HARDWARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Garda Armored Car, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Garda Armored Car has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Garda Armored Car in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Garda Armored Car is the #1,848 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($4,900).

How Garda Armored Car Compares

Garda Armored Car's 2.50 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

2013-03-07

Last Inspection

2014-10-20

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,450 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

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

$7,000

Current Penalty Amount

$4,900

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,100 from the initial assessment of $7,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Garda Armored Car compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Garda Armored Car Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 5 2.7
Total Penalty $4,900 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,450 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Garda Armored Car, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,900 here).

Genesis Security Services, INC. $4,900 PR F. Basso JR Rubbish Removal INC. $4,900 NJ Gerlach's Property Maintenance, LLC $4,900 PA Ccaps, LLC DBA Servicemaster Elite $4,900 NH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Smarttalent LLC 2 insp. Fife, WA Borough of Waldwick 2 insp. Waldwick, NJ Pittsgrove Township Recycling 2 insp. Pittsgrove, NJ Pleasant Paper Recycling INC. 2 insp. Concord, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Genesis Security Services, INC.
San Juan, PR
3 inspections $4,900
F. Basso JR Rubbish Removal INC.
Cedar Grove, NJ
2 inspections $4,900
Gerlach's Property Maintenance, LLC
Erie, PA
2 inspections $4,900
Ccaps, LLC DBA Servicemaster Elite
Merrimack, NH
2 inspections $4,900
Manchester Township DPW
Manchester, NJ
2 inspections $4,900

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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 Garda Armored Car safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Garda Armored Car's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Garda Armored Car have? ▼
Garda Armored Car has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Garda Armored Car had? ▼
Garda Armored Car has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-07 and the most recent on 2014-10-20. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Garda Armored Car? ▼
Garda Armored Car has been assessed $4,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,000 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Garda Armored Car have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Garda Armored Car has 5 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 Garda Armored Car operate in? ▼
Garda Armored Car operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561613). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Garda Armored Car rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Garda Armored Car ranks #56,108 (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 Garda Armored Car's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Garda Armored Car's total OSHA penalty of $4,900 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, Manchester Township DPW in Manchester, NJ is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $4,900 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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