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Administrative & Waste Services · Reno, NV

Guardian Environmental, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Guardian Environmental, INC. ranks #74,810 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 8 violations across 6 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$2,200
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#74,810
of 99,447 penalized employers

Guardian Environmental, INC. in Reno, NV has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Guardian Environmental, INC. 6 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,810 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 far above peers (5.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Alpha Omega Security and Associates, Inc. in Gonzales, LA is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#74,810
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Guardian Environmental, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Guardian Environmental, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$2,200 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 Guardian Environmental, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.008.917.926.835.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWN OF HACKETTSTOWN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9ASBESTOS ABATEMENT, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0WEL INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP DPW, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 29ANDERSON EXCAVATING …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10ALL PRO MANAGEMENT LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11QUALITY WINDOW CLEAN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6JENKINTOWN BUILDING …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6CA HEALTH BENEFIT EX…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0CHESTERFIELD TWP PUB…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 34K&S STAFFING SOLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2MACSONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1EAGLESWOOD TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17BUFFALO CITY DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8TOWNSHIP OF PARSIPPA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14AEP, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8AEP, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4PITMAN BOROUGH DPW, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 27VIP STAFFING, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1WM RECYCLE AMERICA, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6Guardian Environment…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8
Guardian Environmental, INC. has 6 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.

Guardian Environmental, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Guardian Environmental, INC. ranks #2,493 at $2,200 current penalty.

How Guardian Environmental, INC. Compares

Guardian Environmental, INC.'s 1.33 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 below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2010-01-08

Last Inspection

2014-05-13

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$367

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 6 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $367 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$2,200

Current Penalty Amount

$2,200

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Guardian Environmental, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 6 1.2
Violations 8 2.7
Total Penalty $2,200 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $367 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Guardian Environmental, INC., both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,200 here).

DLD Environmental Services INC DBA Drug & Laboratory Disposal INC $2,200 MI Richland Maintenance $2,200 MI F.W. Russell & Sons Disposal INC. $2,200 MA J&J and Company LTD. $2,200 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Town of Hackettstown Department of Public Works 6 insp. Hackettstown, NJ Asbestos Abatement, INC. 6 insp. East Lansing, MI Wel INC. 6 insp. Lynchburg, VA Franklin Township DPW 6 insp. Malaga, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

DLD Environmental Services INC DBA Drug & Laboratory Disposal INC
Plainwell, MI
2 inspections $2,200
Texas Floorz and Cleaning Services
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Ranger American of the VI, Inc.
San Juan, PR
0 inspections $0
Alpha Omega Security and Associates, Inc.
Gonzales, LA
0 inspections $0
F.W. Russell & Sons Disposal INC.
Somerville, MA
3 inspections $2,200

Compare Guardian Environmental, INC. vs DLD Environmental Services INC DBA Drug & Laboratory Disposal INC side-by-side →

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 Guardian Environmental, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Guardian Environmental, INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 8 violations across 6 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Guardian Environmental, INC. have? ▼
Guardian Environmental, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Guardian Environmental, INC. had? ▼
Guardian Environmental, INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-08 and the most recent on 2014-05-13. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Guardian Environmental, INC.? ▼
Guardian Environmental, INC. has been assessed $2,200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Guardian Environmental, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Guardian Environmental, 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 Guardian Environmental, INC. operate in? ▼
Guardian Environmental, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562910). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Guardian Environmental, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Guardian Environmental, INC. ranks #74,810 (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 Guardian Environmental, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Guardian Environmental, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,200 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alpha Omega Security and Associates, Inc. in Gonzales, LA 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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