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Administrative & Waste Services · Los Angeles, CA

Metro Services Group

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Metro Services Group ranks #93,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$450
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

Metro Services Group in Los Angeles, CA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $450. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. 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 Services Group once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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 $17,170 in back wages owed to 12 affected workers. For comparison, CBC in Blountville, TN is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers
$17,170
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 72/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 1 OSHA inspection (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $17K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($17K 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 Metro Services Group compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Metro Services Group runs well below peers (0.12x 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

$450 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Metro Services Group.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.101.63.14.76.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUNCOAST PEST CONTROL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3GUZMAN CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1PREMIER LANDSCAPE MA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0HORIZON STAFFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5WASATCH PROPERTY SER…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4YANKEE CLIPPER, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1CLAUD'S LAWN CARE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0IPAK GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2MENASHA PACKAGING CO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CREEKSIDE CREATIONS,…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1AIR SERV CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ADVANCE SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0HAZELTINE NURSERIES,…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ADC LTD NM, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DANA ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6MANPOWER, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PARAGON SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ISS ACTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0BOLLE CONTRACTING LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT P…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0Metro Services Group, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1
Metro Services Group has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 1 violation 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 Services Group in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Metro Services Group sits at penalty rank #3,225 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($450 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Metro Services Group ranks #2,613 among 7,104 Administrative & Waste Services employers with WHD recoveries ($17,170).

Combined federal exposure here: $450 OSHA penalties plus $17,170 WHD back wages (97.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Metro Services Group Compares

Metro Services Group'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 well below peers (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2023-11-30

Last Inspection

2023-11-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $450 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$750

Current Penalty Amount

$450

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$17,620

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $300 from the initial assessment of $750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$17,170
Employees Affected
12
WHD Violations
12
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,431
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$17,170

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Metro Services Group owed $17,170 in back wages to 12 employees across 1 case and 12 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 Metro Services Group compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Metro Services Group Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.2
Violations 1 2.7
Total Penalty $450 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $450 $3,188
View all 12,823 employers in Administrative & Waste Services →

Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($450 here).

MGS Professional Building Maintenance Services INC $450 MN North Janitorial Services INC $450 PR Allen & Sons Tree Service, Incorporated $450 MD Project Service INC $450 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Suncoast Pest Control 1 insp. Saint Petersburg, FL Guzman Construction Solutions, LLC 1 insp. Albuquerque, NM Premier Landscape Management 1 insp. Savannah, GA Horizon Staffing, INC. 1 insp. Jonesboro, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Allied Barton Security Company
Buffalo, NY
0 inspections $0
AJF Enterprises, Inc.
Rio Rancho, NM
0 inspections $0
Signal 88 Security
Sioux Falls, SD
0 inspections $0
CBC
Blountville, TN
0 inspections $0
Martinez Irrigation & Landscapes
El Paso, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Metro Services Group against Allied Barton Security Company, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Metro Services Group'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
  • Metro Services Group also carries $17,170 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 Metro Services Group safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Metro Services Group's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 inspections. 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 Metro Services Group have? ▼
Metro Services Group has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $450.
How many OSHA inspections has Metro Services Group had? ▼
Metro Services Group has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-11-30 and the most recent on 2023-11-30. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Metro Services Group? ▼
Metro Services Group has been assessed $450 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $750 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $17,170 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Metro Services Group been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Metro Services Group, resulting in $17,170 in back wages owed to 12 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Metro Services Group operate in? ▼
Metro Services Group operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561210). 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 Metro Services Group owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Metro Services Group 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 $17,170 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Metro Services Group rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Metro Services Group ranks #93,626 (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 Metro Services Group's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Metro Services Group's total OSHA penalty of $450 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, CBC in Blountville, TN 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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