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Administrative & Waste Services · Oakland, CA

Garda CL West, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Garda CL West, INC. ranks #30,470 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty13% serious
$11,795
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#30,470
of 99,447 penalized employers

Garda CL West, INC. in Oakland, CA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,795. 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 CL West, INC. 5 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 1.6 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,470 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 (4.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Madison Materials in Santa Ana, CA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,800 in current penalties.

1.6
violations per inspection
12.5%
of violations were serious
#30,470
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 67/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Garda CL West, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Garda CL West, INC. runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$11,795 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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 Garda CL West, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMOUNTAIN TEMP SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2SECURITAS SECURITY S…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6LILAC DISPOSAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17FAIRPORT VILLAGE DPW, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18PERMA-TEMP PERSONNEL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0AEP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5THERESA TN TRANSFER …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21CORPORATE CLEANING S…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2VITALITY STAFFING SO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0QUALITY PACKAGING INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11POOR FOLKS TREE SERV…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SD…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24BOROUGH OF CHESTER D…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10QUALITY SERVICE INTE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6ECO INTERNATIONAL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18STAFFING EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8TOWN OF EAST LYME, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17SPECIAL RENOVATIONS …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0BRIDGE CITY INVESTME…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2ANDERSON EXCAVATING …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8Garda CL West, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8
Garda CL West, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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 CL West, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Garda CL West, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,040 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($11,795 assessed).

How Garda CL West, INC. Compares

Garda CL West, INC.'s 1.60 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 (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2013-12-09

Last Inspection

2019-03-01

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,359

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 5 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.6 violations per visit. That's $2,359 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

12.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

87.5% 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

$17,005

Current Penalty Amount

$11,795

Penalty Reduction

30.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,210 from the initial assessment of $17,005. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Garda CL West, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.2
Violations 8 2.7
Total Penalty $11,795 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,359 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Garda CL West, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,795 here).

Borough of Northvale $11,800 NJ Inter-Con Security Systems, INC $11,823 NV Quantum Biopower Southington LLC $11,838 CT Debest, Incorporated $11,750 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Mountain Temp Services, LLC 5 insp. Aspen, CO Securitas Security Services USA INC 5 insp. Eugene, OR Lilac Disposal, INC. 5 insp. Ontario, NY Fairport Village DPW 5 insp. Fairport, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Complete Call Solutions
Omaha, NE
0 inspections $0
Borough of Northvale
Northvale, NJ
2 inspections $11,800
Madison Materials
Santa Ana, CA
2 inspections $11,800
Acres Edge Lawn & Landscape, LLC
Ruston, LA
0 inspections $0
Ultimate Lawn Services
Fair Haven, MI
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 Garda CL West, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Garda CL West, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 5 inspections, including 1 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 CL West, INC. have? ▼
Garda CL West, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,795.
How many OSHA inspections has Garda CL West, INC. had? ▼
Garda CL West, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-09 and the most recent on 2019-03-01. This averages 1.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Garda CL West, INC.? ▼
Garda CL West, INC. has been assessed $11,795 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,005 (a 30.6% reduction).
Does Garda CL West, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Garda CL West, INC. has 1 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 CL West, INC. operate in? ▼
Garda CL West, INC. 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 CL West, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Garda CL West, INC. ranks #30,470 (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 Garda CL West, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Garda CL West, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $11,795 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Madison Materials in Santa Ana, CA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $11,800 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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