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Administrative & Waste Services · Columbus, OH

Local Waste Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Local Waste Services has a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$9,644
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$1,038
Back wages owed

Local Waste Services in Columbus, OH has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,644. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 2 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Local Waste Services once. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 $1,038 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Bahia Cleaning Services in Bear, DE is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
64%
of penalized employers rank lower
$1,038
in back wages recovered

How Local Waste Services compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Local Waste Services runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$9,644 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Local Waste Services

The federal enforcement record for Local Waste Services in Columbus, OH includes 1 OSHA inspection and 3 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (66.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $16,072 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $9,644 - a 40.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $9,644. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $1,038 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker.

Inspection activity spans from 2022-12-13 to 2022-12-13, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2022-12-13

Last Inspection

2022-12-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,644

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,191

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $9,644 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,191.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$16,072

Current Penalty Amount

$9,644

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$10,682

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,428 from the initial assessment of $16,072. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,038
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,038
Avg Back Wages per Case
$1,038

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Local Waste Services owed $1,038 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 2 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 Local Waste Services compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Local Waste Services Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.2
Violations 3 2.7
Total Penalty $9,644 $3,722
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,644 $3,191
View all 12,901 employers in Administrative & Waste Services →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Local Waste Services safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Local Waste Services's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 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 Local Waste Services have? ▼
Local Waste Services has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,644.
How many OSHA inspections has Local Waste Services had? ▼
Local Waste Services has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-12-13 and the most recent on 2022-12-13. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Local Waste Services? ▼
Local Waste Services has been assessed $9,644 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,072 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $1,038 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Local Waste Services have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Local Waste Services 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 Local Waste Services been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Local Waste Services, resulting in $1,038 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Local Waste Services operate in? ▼
Local Waste Services operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562219). This industry has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,048 total OSHA inspections and $48.01M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Local Waste Services owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Local Waste Services 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 $1,038 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Local Waste Services's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Local Waste Services's total OSHA penalty of $9,644 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bahia Cleaning Services in Bear, DE is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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