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Administrative & Waste Services · Coventry, RI

Mulch 'N More, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mulch 'N More, INC. ranks #24,157 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty11% serious
$15,000
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#24,157
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mulch 'N More, INC. in Coventry, RI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,000. 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.

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OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Mulch 'N More, INC.: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,157 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, City of Jersey City Department of Public Works Division of Buildings and Street Maintenance in Jersey City, NJ is another administrative & waste services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $15,000 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
11.1%
of violations were serious
#24,157
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 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 Mulch 'N More, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Mulch 'N More, INC. runs well above peers (4.0x 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

$15,000 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Mulch 'N More, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.008.917.926.835.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHUDSON COUNTY PARKS …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13A&I INDUSTRIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3UNITED WASTE HAULERS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0AAA, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17TOWN OF HAMMONTON HI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 31CITY OF CHICAGO - DE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3ECCO MIDWEST INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3WASTE CONNECTIONS OF…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4KERBY ENTERPRISES, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3WRIGHT ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6WRIGHT TREE SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2TOWNSHIP OF BLAIRSTOWN, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7BOROUGH OF CARTERET …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 28BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 34MIDWAY BUILDING SERV…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14LEBANON TOWNSHIP DEP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 29ADVANCED POLY-PACKAG…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SEMCO SERVICES INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2MINPACK INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10Mulch 'N More, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9
Mulch 'N More, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Mulch 'N More, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Mulch 'N More, INC. ranks #845 at $15,000 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $15,000 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Mulch 'N More, INC. Compares

Mulch 'N More, INC.'s 2.25 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 above peers (4.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2015-12-16

Last Inspection

2017-04-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $3,750 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

11.1% of total

1

Willful

11.1% of total

1

Repeat

11.1% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$61,428

Current Penalty Amount

$15,000

Penalty Reduction

75.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$15,000

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $46,428 from the initial assessment of $61,428. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Mulch 'N More, INC. compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mulch 'N More, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.2
Violations 9 2.7
Total Penalty $15,000 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,750 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mulch 'N More, INC., both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,000 here).

Next Step Living, INC. $15,000 MA Packers Sanitation Services, INC., LTD. (LLC) $15,000 IA City of Jersey City Department of Public Works Division of Buildings and Street Maintenance $15,000 NJ American Waste DBA Northern a-1 Services $15,000 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Hudson County Parks & Community Services 4 insp. Jersey City, NJ A&I Industries LLC 4 insp. Las Vegas, NV United Waste Haulers of Tennessee, LLC 4 insp. Mount Pleasant, TN Environmental Safety and Health, LLC 4 insp. Bourg, LA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Next Step Living, INC.
Marshfield, MA
2 inspections $15,000
Gras Lawn LLC
Howell, NJ
0 inspections $0
Packers Sanitation Services, INC., LTD. (LLC)
Council Bluffs, IA
2 inspections $15,000
City of Jersey City Department of Public Works Division of Buildings and Street Maintenance
Jersey City, NJ
3 inspections $15,000
American Waste DBA Northern a-1 Services
Whitehall, MI
3 inspections $15,000

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What to do with this record

Use Mulch 'N More, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Mulch 'N More, INC. against Next Step Living, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Mulch 'N More, INC.'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
  • Mulch 'N More, INC. also carries $0 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 Mulch 'N More, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mulch 'N More, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 4 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 Mulch 'N More, INC. have? ▼
Mulch 'N More, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 1 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Mulch 'N More, INC. had? ▼
Mulch 'N More, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-12-16 and the most recent on 2017-04-07. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mulch 'N More, INC.? ▼
Mulch 'N More, INC. has been assessed $15,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $61,428 (a 75.6% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Mulch 'N More, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mulch 'N More, INC. has 1 serious violations, 1 willful violations, and 1 repeat 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 Mulch 'N More, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Mulch 'N More, INC., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Mulch 'N More, INC. operate in? ▼
Mulch 'N More, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561730). 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 Mulch 'N More, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Mulch 'N More, INC. 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Mulch 'N More, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mulch 'N More, INC. ranks #24,157 (the top quarter 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 Mulch 'N More, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mulch 'N More, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,000 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (4.0x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Jersey City Department of Public Works Division of Buildings and Street Maintenance in Jersey City, NJ is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $15,000 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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