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Manufacturing · Cordele, GA

Harris Waste Management, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Harris Waste Management, LLC ranks #52,705 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$5,500
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#52,705
of 99,447 penalized employers

Harris Waste Management, LLC in Cordele, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Harris Waste Management, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #52,705 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Conagra Foods, INC. in Council Bluffs, IA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,500 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#52,705
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Harris Waste Management, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Harris Waste Management, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$5,500 Top 47% most affordable more affordable than 53% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Harris Waste Management, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.915.723.631.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBRIESS INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23VALENTI'S BAKERY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CHAMPION HOME BUILDE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SOLARIS PAPER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CAST-CRETE USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SV LABS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PINNACLE FOODS GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WILBERT PLASTIC SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5YANKEE CASTING CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30R. TORRE & COMPANY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KEECO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RPS COMPOSITES ALABA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ALL STEEL CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17INTERNATIONAL FIBER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ROTO SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24SPECTRO COATING CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10EYE-FI HOLDINGS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8YASKAWA AMERICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GOODHART SONS, INCOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Harris Waste Managem…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Harris Waste Management, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Harris Waste Management, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Harris Waste Management, LLC sits at penalty rank #22,141 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($5,500 assessed).

How Harris Waste Management, LLC Compares

Harris Waste Management, LLC's 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-08-15

Last Inspection

2013-01-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $2,750 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

100.0% 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

$11,000

Current Penalty Amount

$5,500

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,500 from the initial assessment of $11,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Harris Waste Management, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Harris Waste Management, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $5,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,750 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Harris Waste Management, LLC, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,500 here).

D&D Commodities Limited $5,500 CO Perdue Farms Incorporated $5,500 NC D D Sling & Supply, INC. $5,500 WI Tessendorf Welding & Machine $5,500 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Briess Industries, INC. 2 insp. Manitowoc, WI Valenti's Bakery LLC 2 insp. Paterson, NJ Champion Home Builders, INC. 2 insp. Athens, TX Solaris Paper, INC. 2 insp. Moreno Valley, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

D&D Commodities Limited
Greeley, CO
3 inspections $5,500
Perdue Farms Incorporated
Rockingham, NC
2 inspections $5,500
Bemd Company
Canton, GA
2 inspections $5,500
Pittsburgh Corning Corporation
Port Allegany, PA
2 inspections $5,500
Conagra Foods, INC.
Council Bluffs, IA
2 inspections $5,500

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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 Harris Waste Management, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Harris Waste Management, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Harris Waste Management, LLC have? ▼
Harris Waste Management, LLC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Harris Waste Management, LLC had? ▼
Harris Waste Management, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-15 and the most recent on 2013-01-24. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Harris Waste Management, LLC? ▼
Harris Waste Management, LLC has been assessed $5,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Harris Waste Management, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Harris Waste Management, LLC has 0 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Harris Waste Management, LLC operate in? ▼
Harris Waste Management, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333298). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Harris Waste Management, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Harris Waste Management, LLC ranks #52,705 (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 Harris Waste Management, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Harris Waste Management, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $5,500 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Conagra Foods, INC. in Council Bluffs, IA is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,500 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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