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Administrative & Waste Services · Swedesboro, NJ

Ipak Group, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ipak Group, INC. ranks #47,964 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,467
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#47,964
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ipak Group, INC. in Swedesboro, NJ has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,467. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $85,000 in back wages owed to 41 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ipak Group, INC. once. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,964 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $85,000 in back wages owed to 41 affected workers. For comparison, North Metro Companies LLC in Hamel, MN is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#47,964
of 99,447 penalized employers
$85,000
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 31/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $85K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($85K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Ipak Group, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Ipak Group, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$6,467 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% 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 Ipak Group, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.108.416.825.233.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAEROTEK, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ILINK BUSINESS MANAG…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ROCK SOLID SECURITY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0KCS CLEANING SPECIAL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3GOODALL LANDSCAPING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 32PALAMERICAN SECURITY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PWC HAWAII CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5TOOLWORKS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2CROTHALL HEALTHCARE,…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1RELIABLE MANAGEMENT …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1AEROTEK, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PACESETTER PERSONNEL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0TRAVERSE OUTDOOR, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1METRO SERVICES GROUP, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1FLEXICREW STAFFING, …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0VSE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1FREEDOM JANITORIAL S…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5AEROTEK, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0HEALTHCARE SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0RICHLAND MAINTENANCE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8Ipak Group, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2
Ipak Group, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 2 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.

Ipak Group, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Ipak Group, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,556 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($6,467 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Ipak Group, INC. at rank #693 of 7,104 employers ($85,000 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $6,467 OSHA penalties plus $85,000 WHD back wages (92.9% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Ipak Group, INC. Compares

Ipak Group, INC.'s 2.00 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 (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2018-05-29

Last Inspection

2018-05-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,467

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $6,467 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$12,934

Current Penalty Amount

$6,467

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$91,467

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,467 from the initial assessment of $12,934. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$85,000
Employees Affected
41
WHD Violations
42
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,073
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$85,000

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Ipak Group, INC. owed $85,000 in back wages to 41 employees across 1 case and 42 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Ipak Group, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.2
Violations 2 2.7
Total Penalty $6,467 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,467 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ipak Group, INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,467 here).

Cimco Recycling Sterling, INC. $6,467 IL Universal Abatement Services, INC. $6,460 MA A1 Guardian Pest Defense $6,480 NV JKB Staffing, LLC $6,450 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Aerotek 1 insp. Englewood, CO Ilink Business Management 1 insp. Rancho Cucamonga, CA Rock Solid Security 1 insp. Nashville, TN KCS Cleaning Specialist, LLC 1 insp. Smithfield, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

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Dallas, TX
0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
North Metro Companies LLC
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0 inspections $0
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San Lorenzo, PR
0 inspections $0
Peconic Recycling & Transfer CORP.
Cutchogue, NY
2 inspections $92,015

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What to do with this record

Use Ipak Group, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Ipak Group, INC. against Community Waste Disposal, LLP, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Ipak Group, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Administrative & Waste Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Administrative & Waste Services sector
  • Ipak Group, INC. also carries $85,000 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Ipak Group, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ipak Group, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 2 violations across 1 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 Ipak Group, INC. have? ▼
Ipak Group, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,467.
How many OSHA inspections has Ipak Group, INC. had? ▼
Ipak Group, INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-05-29 and the most recent on 2018-05-29. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ipak Group, INC.? ▼
Ipak Group, INC. has been assessed $6,467 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,934 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $85,000 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Ipak Group, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ipak Group, 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.
Has Ipak Group, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Ipak Group, INC., resulting in $85,000 in back wages owed to 41 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Ipak Group, INC. operate in? ▼
Ipak Group, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561320). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Ipak Group, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Ipak Group, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $85,000 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Ipak Group, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ipak Group, INC. ranks #47,964 (the upper 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 Ipak Group, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ipak Group, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,467 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, North Metro Companies LLC in Hamel, MN 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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