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Administrative & Waste Services · San Jose, CA

Greenwaste Recovery, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Greenwaste Recovery, INC. ranks #4,585 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty37% serious
$54,085
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#4,585
of 99,447 penalized employers

Greenwaste Recovery, INC. in San Jose, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $54,085. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Greenwaste Recovery, INC. 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 4.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,585 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Premier Displays & Exhibits, INC. in Cypress, CA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $54,040 in current penalties.

4.8
violations per inspection
36.8%
of violations were serious
#4,585
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 21/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Greenwaste Recovery, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Greenwaste Recovery, INC. runs far above peers (14.5x 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

$54,085 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%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Greenwaste Recovery, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0012.825.738.551.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOROUGH OF MOUNTAIN …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26BOROUGH OF MENDHAM D…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9EVANS LANDSCAPING, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7TREES INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6UPPER PITTSGROVE TOW…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8SLOAN ENVIRONMENTAL …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7OSWEGO COUNTY BUILDI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2EAST WINDSOR DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 49BOROUGH OF CRESSKILL*, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 30TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14TOWNSHIP OF CHESTER …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11MAPLE SHADE DPW, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15TOWNSHIP OF ANDOVER …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 61 KARMA, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1DAL GLOBAL SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1LACEY TOWNSHIP DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 31FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP DPW, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 30G&S MOTOR EQUIPMENT …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8CITY OF LINWOOD DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10Greenwaste Recovery,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19
Greenwaste Recovery, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Greenwaste Recovery, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Greenwaste Recovery, INC. ranks #180 at $54,085 current penalty.

How Greenwaste Recovery, INC. Compares

Greenwaste Recovery, INC.'s 4.75 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 (14.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2017-04-18

Last Inspection

2021-02-26

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,521

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 4.8 violations per visit. That's $13,521 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

36.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

63.2% 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

$143,570

Current Penalty Amount

$54,085

Penalty Reduction

62.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $89,485 from the initial assessment of $143,570. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Greenwaste Recovery, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.2
Violations 19 2.7
Total Penalty $54,085 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,521 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($54,085 here).

Department of Public Works $54,085 NJ Township of Gloucester Department of Public Works $54,000 NJ Pennsville Township DPW $54,000 NJ West Deptford DPW $54,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Borough of Mountain Lakes Department of Public Works 4 insp. Mountain Lakes, NJ Borough of Mendham Department of Public Works 4 insp. Mendham, NJ Evans Landscaping, INC. 4 insp. Cincinnati, OH Trees Incorporated 4 insp. Rutland, VT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Department of Public Works
Ewing, NJ
2 inspections $54,085
Climaco Manpower Company
Dallas, TX
0 inspections $0
Frank O'Connor, Incorporated
Clifton, VA
0 inspections $0
Premier Displays & Exhibits, INC.
Cypress, CA
2 inspections $54,040
Rentokil
Reading, PA
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 Greenwaste Recovery, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Greenwaste Recovery, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 4 inspections, including 7 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 Greenwaste Recovery, INC. have? ▼
Greenwaste Recovery, INC. has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $54,085.
How many OSHA inspections has Greenwaste Recovery, INC. had? ▼
Greenwaste Recovery, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-04-18 and the most recent on 2021-02-26. This averages 4.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Greenwaste Recovery, INC.? ▼
Greenwaste Recovery, INC. has been assessed $54,085 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $143,570 (a 62.3% reduction).
Does Greenwaste Recovery, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Greenwaste Recovery, INC. has 7 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 Greenwaste Recovery, INC. operate in? ▼
Greenwaste Recovery, 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 Greenwaste Recovery, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Greenwaste Recovery, INC. ranks #4,585 (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 Greenwaste Recovery, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Greenwaste Recovery, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $54,085 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (14.5x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Premier Displays & Exhibits, INC. in Cypress, CA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $54,040 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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