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Administrative & Waste Services · Niles, MI

Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC ranks #62,231 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
$3,900
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#62,231
of 99,447 penalized employers

Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC in Niles, MI 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: $3,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC 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 #62,231 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, Cedar Rapids Tank Wash in Cedar Rapids, IA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,900 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#62,231
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$3,900 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHUDSON COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TOWNSHIP OF LOGAN DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22METAL CONVERSIONS, L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12RANCHO TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ROBERT CHAMPAGNE LAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TOWNSHIP OF ALEXANDR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PWLC II, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FRENCHTOWN BOROUGH D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PACKERS SANITATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STERICYCLE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EXPRESS SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICAN LANDSCAPING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COMPASS GROUP USA IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARDELLA, THOMAS L. …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FINAL TOUCH SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AB AND SONS LAWN, LA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GREEN VALLEY TREE SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LABOR SOLUTIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BURLEIGH CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WASTE MANAGEMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Michiana Recycling &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC 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.

Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC ranks #2,062 at $3,900 current penalty.

How Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC Compares

Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-07-14

Last Inspection

2015-07-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,950

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,950 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

$7,800

Current Penalty Amount

$3,900

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,900 from the initial assessment of $7,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 4 2.7
Total Penalty $3,900 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,950 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,900 here).

Yadkin Valley Mechanical, INC. $3,900 NC Act Abatement Corporation $3,900 NJ Cedar Rapids Tank Wash $3,900 IA Uno Janitorial and Maintenance Service, LLC $3,900 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hudson County 2 insp. Jersey City, NJ Township of Logan DPW 2 insp. Bridgeport, NJ Metal Conversions, LTD. 2 insp. Mansfield, OH Rancho Tree Service 2 insp. Bakersfield, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Yadkin Valley Mechanical, INC.
Rural Hall, NC
2 inspections $3,900
Act Abatement Corporation
Jersey City, NJ
2 inspections $3,900
ServiceMaster of Superior-Duluth-Cloquet
Superior, WI
0 inspections $0
Cedar Rapids Tank Wash
Cedar Rapids, IA
2 inspections $3,900
Uno Janitorial and Maintenance Service, LLC
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $3,900

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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 Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC'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 above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC have? ▼
Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC had? ▼
Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-14 and the most recent on 2015-07-14. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC? ▼
Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC has been assessed $3,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,800 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC 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 Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC operate in? ▼
Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562111). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC ranks #62,231 (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 Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,900 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cedar Rapids Tank Wash in Cedar Rapids, IA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $3,900 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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