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Administrative & Waste Services · Ontario, CA

Metro Air Service, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Metro Air Service, INC. ranks #43,739 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$7,425
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#43,739
of 99,447 penalized employers

Metro Air Service, INC. in Ontario, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,425. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Metro Air Service, INC. 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,739 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Randstad Technologies L.P. in Frisco, TX is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#43,739
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Metro Air Service, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Metro Air Service, INC. runs moderately above peers (2.0x 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

$7,425 Bottom 44% least affordable more affordable than 44% 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 Metro Air Service, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJOHN'S JUST A CUT BE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14GREGORY'S DISPOSAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13INTERGROUP INTERNATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19MARIETTA INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9REW SERVICES CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DAY STAR STAFFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DOWN TO EARTH LANDSC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WM MERCURY WASTE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TEXAS PRIDE COMMERCI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WILLIAM GERBER INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23ENGINEERING DOCUMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JSS SAFETY & RESCUE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BELFOR USA GROUP INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2J&J AND COMPANY LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AUTO-CHLOR SYSTEM OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16TREES PLUS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AGBAYANI CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ORGANIC POWER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ABATEMENT SPECIALTIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RICHARD PHILLIPS MAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Metro Air Service, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Metro Air Service, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections 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.

Metro Air Service, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Metro Air Service, INC. is the #1,436 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($7,425).

How Metro Air Service, INC. Compares

Metro Air Service, INC.'s 1.00 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 (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-08-28

Last Inspection

2022-09-21

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,713

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,713 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$9,875

Current Penalty Amount

$7,425

Penalty Reduction

24.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,450 from the initial assessment of $9,875. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Metro Air Service, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 2 2.7
Total Penalty $7,425 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,713 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Metro Air Service, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,425 here).

V a Waste Aguas Buenas CORP $7,428 PR Complete Labor & Staffing $7,404 ME Waste Management of Maryland, INC. $7,400 MD Franklin Mountain Packaging, LLC $7,380 NM

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

John's Just a Cut Better Tree Service 2 insp. Beckley, WV Gregory's Disposal 2 insp. Fairfield, ME Intergroup International LTD, LLC 2 insp. Jackson, GA Marietta Industrial Enterprises, INC. 2 insp. Marietta, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Randstad Technologies L.P.
Frisco, TX
0 inspections $0
V a Waste Aguas Buenas CORP
Aguas Buenas, PR
3 inspections $7,428
Suburban Disposal
Williamsburg, VA
0 inspections $0
System 4
Riverside, RI
0 inspections $0
Advantage Building Services
Longview, TX
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 Metro Air Service, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Metro Air Service, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Metro Air Service, INC. have? ▼
Metro Air Service, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,425.
How many OSHA inspections has Metro Air Service, INC. had? ▼
Metro Air Service, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-08-28 and the most recent on 2022-09-21. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Metro Air Service, INC.? ▼
Metro Air Service, INC. has been assessed $7,425 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,875 (a 24.8% reduction).
Does Metro Air Service, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Metro Air Service, INC. has 1 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 Metro Air Service, INC. operate in? ▼
Metro Air Service, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561510). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Metro Air Service, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Metro Air Service, INC. ranks #43,739 (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 Metro Air Service, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Metro Air Service, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,425 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Randstad Technologies L.P. in Frisco, TX 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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