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Administrative & Waste Services · Escondido, CA

Green-Go Recycling INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Green-Go Recycling INC. ranks #54,900 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty11% serious
$5,010
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#54,900
of 99,447 penalized employers

Green-Go Recycling INC. in Escondido, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,010. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Green-Go Recycling INC. 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #54,900 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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, US Lawns in Athens, GA is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
11.1%
of violations were serious
#54,900
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Green-Go Recycling INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Green-Go Recycling 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

$5,010 Top 45% most affordable more affordable than 55% 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 Green-Go Recycling INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.517.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSCOTCH PLAINS DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22JACOBS TIDEWATER OPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UNITY SOUTHERN ENVIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BAY PERSONNEL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S.A. SECURITY ASSO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWNSHIP OF HADDON -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3501K RECYCLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PYRAMID INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6THE DAVEY TREE EXPER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LITTLE FALLS TOWNSHI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STAFFING SOLUTIONS S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHANDLERS TREE & STU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RIVER EDGE DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UGL UNICCO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CREATIVE WINDOW CLEA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1S&S TREE SPECIALISTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HERE'S HELP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LESSARD PROPERTY MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROYAL ORGANIC PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CAR TRUCKING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Green-Go Recycling I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18
Green-Go Recycling INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Green-Go Recycling INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Green-Go Recycling INC. is the #1,800 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($5,010).

How Green-Go Recycling INC. Compares

Green-Go Recycling INC.'s 9.00 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-11-15

Last Inspection

2023-05-25

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,505

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $2,505 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

11.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

16

Other-Than-Serious

88.9% 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

$11,565

Current Penalty Amount

$5,010

Penalty Reduction

56.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,555 from the initial assessment of $11,565. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Green-Go Recycling INC. compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Green-Go Recycling INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 18 2.7
Total Penalty $5,010 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,505 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Green-Go Recycling INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,010 here).

Community Waste Services INC $5,010 NY Freedom Janitorial Services $5,001 TX Powder Addiction LLC $5,000 CO Interstate Waste Services, INC. $5,000 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Scotch Plains DPW 2 insp. Scotch Plains, NJ Jacobs Tidewater Operations Group 2 insp. Hampton, VA Unity Southern Environmental, INC. 2 insp. Austell, GA Bay Personnel INC. 2 insp. Kearny, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Community Waste Services INC
Canandaigua, NY
2 inspections $5,010
Fedcap Rehab Services Inc - FAA Essex
Morristown, NJ
0 inspections $0
US Lawns
Athens, GA
0 inspections $0
A & A Maintenance Enterprises, Inc.
Yonkers, NY
0 inspections $0
Smukler Environmental Services, Inc
Parkland, FL
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 Green-Go Recycling INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Green-Go Recycling INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 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 Green-Go Recycling INC. have? ▼
Green-Go Recycling INC. has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,010.
How many OSHA inspections has Green-Go Recycling INC. had? ▼
Green-Go Recycling INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-11-15 and the most recent on 2023-05-25. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Green-Go Recycling INC.? ▼
Green-Go Recycling INC. has been assessed $5,010 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,565 (a 56.7% reduction).
Does Green-Go Recycling INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Green-Go Recycling 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 Green-Go Recycling INC. operate in? ▼
Green-Go Recycling INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562111). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Green-Go Recycling INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Green-Go Recycling INC. ranks #54,900 (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 Green-Go Recycling INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Green-Go Recycling INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,010 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, US Lawns in Athens, GA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $0 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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