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Administrative & Waste Services · Elmhurst, IL

Imc Returns, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Imc Returns, INC. ranks #70,127 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,786
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,127
of 99,447 penalized employers

Imc Returns, INC. in Elmhurst, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,786. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Imc Returns, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,127 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Clark's Termite and Pest Control in North Charleston, SC is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#70,127
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Imc Returns, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Imc Returns, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$2,786 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% 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 Imc Returns, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICAN FUMIGATION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LUIS QUINDI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14REPLANET, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TMD STAFFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BORDENTOWN CITY DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CHENEGA BASE & LOGIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BLACK GOLD RUBBER RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15STATE PAPER & METAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29LEGACY LANDSCAPING &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BERING-KAYA SUPPORT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MAINTENANCE ENGINEER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BOROUGH OF BUENA ROA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3QVEST SANITATION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JENSEN POOL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COMMUNITY WASTE SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12RANDSTAD US, L.P., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VHM ENTERPRISES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SPOHN DISPOSAL SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DRAKE NELSON LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1IESI MD CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Imc Returns, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Imc Returns, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Imc Returns, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Imc Returns, INC. is the #2,345 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($2,786).

How Imc Returns, INC. Compares

Imc Returns, INC.'s 3.00 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 below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-04-04

Last Inspection

2012-09-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,393

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,393 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$3,980

Current Penalty Amount

$2,786

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,194 from the initial assessment of $3,980. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Imc Returns, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 6 2.7
Total Penalty $2,786 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,393 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Imc Returns, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,786 here).

Western Elite, INC. $2,785 NV Hallmark Engraving INC $2,790 MD Contact Security INC $2,775 PR Eco Environmental Services INC $2,800 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

American Fumigation Services LLC 2 insp. Honolulu, HI Luis Quindi 2 insp. Derry, NH Replanet, LLC 2 insp. Rancho Cucamonga, CA TMD Staffing 2 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

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2 inspections $2,785
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
Total Lawn Care Plus
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0 inspections $0
Clark's Termite and Pest Control
North Charleston, SC
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 Imc Returns, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Imc Returns, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Imc Returns, INC. have? ▼
Imc Returns, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,786.
How many OSHA inspections has Imc Returns, INC. had? ▼
Imc Returns, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-04 and the most recent on 2012-09-12. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Imc Returns, INC.? ▼
Imc Returns, INC. has been assessed $2,786 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,980 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Imc Returns, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Imc Returns, INC. has 6 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 Imc Returns, INC. operate in? ▼
Imc Returns, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562920). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Imc Returns, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Imc Returns, INC. ranks #70,127 (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 Imc Returns, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Imc Returns, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,786 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Clark's Termite and Pest Control in North Charleston, SC 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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