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Administrative & Waste Services · Belle Plaine, KS

Jim Palmer Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jim Palmer Company ranks #86,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,000
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#86,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

Jim Palmer Company in Belle Plaine, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Jim Palmer Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #86,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Reavan, INC. in Carteret, NJ is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,000 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#86,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Jim Palmer Company compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Jim Palmer Company runs well below peers (0.27x 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

$1,000 Top 13% most affordable more affordable than 87% 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 Jim Palmer Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.43.56.59.512.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGARDAWORLD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CR&R INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TOWNSHIP OF PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RANDSTAD US, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EPE INDUSTRIES USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALPINE WASTE & RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DIAZ LAWN MAINTENANCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SOUTH CENTRAL SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STROBERT TREE SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RENUOIL OF AMERICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MARYLAND, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GOODWILL SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEFAB PACKAGING WEST LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ATLANTIC SOLUTIONS GROUP INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INDIAN FIELDS EQUIPMENT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GARDA CL NORTHWEST INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DISASTER HELPERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10EMPLOYEES ON DEMAND AGENCY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Jim Palmer Company, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Jim Palmer Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Jim Palmer Company in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Jim Palmer Company sits at penalty rank #2,919 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($1,000 assessed).

How Jim Palmer Company Compares

Jim Palmer Company'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 well below peers (0.27x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-08-08

Last Inspection

2012-08-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $500 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$5,020

Current Penalty Amount

$1,000

Penalty Reduction

80.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,020 from the initial assessment of $5,020. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Jim Palmer Company compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Jim Palmer Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 4 2.7
Total Penalty $1,000 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $500 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Jim Palmer Company, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,000 here).

Employees on Demand Agency, INC. $1,000 MA Bay Area Recycling for Charities-Barc $1,000 MI Negro Nest, LLC DBA Servpro of Springfield $1,000 IL Jamco Abatement Services, INC. $1,000 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Gardaworld 2 insp. Wilmington, DE CR&R INC 2 insp. Newport Beach, CA Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills 2 insp. Parsippany, NJ Randstad US, LLC 2 insp. Reedley, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Employees on Demand Agency, INC.
Gloucester, MA
2 inspections $1,000
Bay Area Recycling for Charities-Barc
Traverse City, MI
2 inspections $1,000
Negro Nest, LLC DBA Servpro of Springfield
Springfield, IL
3 inspections $1,000
Jamco Abatement Services, INC.
Sioux City, IA
4 inspections $1,000
Reavan, INC.
Carteret, NJ
2 inspections $1,000

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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 Jim Palmer Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Jim Palmer Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Jim Palmer Company have? ▼
Jim Palmer Company has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Jim Palmer Company had? ▼
Jim Palmer Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-08 and the most recent on 2012-08-08. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jim Palmer Company? ▼
Jim Palmer Company has been assessed $1,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,020 (a 80.1% reduction).
Does Jim Palmer Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Jim Palmer Company has 4 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 Jim Palmer Company operate in? ▼
Jim Palmer Company operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561990). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Jim Palmer Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Jim Palmer Company ranks #86,842 (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 Jim Palmer Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Jim Palmer Company's total OSHA penalty of $1,000 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, Reavan, INC. in Carteret, NJ is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $1,000 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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