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Administrative & Waste Services · Lake Forest, CA

Natures Image, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Natures Image, INC. ranks #70,382 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty17% serious
$2,750
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,382
of 99,447 penalized employers

Natures Image, INC. in Lake Forest, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,750. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $20,389 in back wages owed to 22 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Natures Image, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,382 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $20,389 in back wages owed to 22 affected workers. For comparison, Truedestiny Services in Portsmouth, VA is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#70,382
of 99,447 penalized employers
$20,389
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 55/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • D Wage & hour compliance: $20K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($20K 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 Natures Image, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Natures Image, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$2,750 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% 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 Natures Image, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWNSHIP OF DENVILLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12EMPLOYEE SOLUTIONS A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13NORTHSIDE CARTING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SLIBUY AUCTION CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5IMAGE ENVIRONMENTAL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25LOOMIS ARMORED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ASSET LIFECYCLE, LLC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUPREME SANITATION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7READY TEMPORARY SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MOARK LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SYKES ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KD&S ENVIRONMENTAL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10RECREATION CENTERS O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OMNISOURCE SOUTHEAST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RAY'S TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DIVERSIFIED SOURCING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GARDENING BY MARKO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HHS EXCEPTIONAL HOSP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NEVADA RECYCLING & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Natures Image, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Natures Image, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Natures Image, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Natures Image, INC. ranks #2,349 at $2,750 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Natures Image, INC. ranks #2,342 among 7,104 Administrative & Waste Services employers with WHD recoveries ($20,389).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,750 OSHA penalties plus $20,389 WHD back wages (88.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Natures Image, INC. Compares

Natures Image, INC.'s 3.00 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 below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-05-04

Last Inspection

2017-09-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,375

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,375 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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

$7,465

Current Penalty Amount

$2,750

Penalty Reduction

63.2%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$23,139

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,715 from the initial assessment of $7,465. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$20,389
Employees Affected
22
WHD Violations
23
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$927
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$20,389

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Natures Image, INC. owed $20,389 in back wages to 22 employees across 1 case and 23 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 Natures Image, INC. compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Natures Image, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 6 2.7
Total Penalty $2,750 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,375 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,750 here).

Republic Services of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS $2,750 NC Bzak Landscaping, INC $2,750 OH Modernistic II, LLC $2,750 MI Plummers Septic Tank INC DBA Plummers Septic and Sewer $2,750 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Township of Denville Department of Public Works Recycling and Roads & Mechanics 2 insp. Denville, NJ Employee Solutions Addison, LLC 2 insp. Allen, TX Northside Carting INC. 2 insp. North Andover, MA Slibuy Auction CORP. 2 insp. Shorewood, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

LTS, Inc.
Huntsville, AL
0 inspections $0
Morgan's Investigative Services, L.L.C.
York, PA
0 inspections $0
Bates Trucking Company
Bladensburg, MD
0 inspections $0
Truedestiny Services
Portsmouth, VA
0 inspections $0
Township of Mansfield
Hackettstown, NJ
3 inspections $23,150

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What to do with this record

Use Natures Image, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Natures Image, INC. against LTS, Inc., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Natures Image, INC. also carries $20,389 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 Natures Image, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Natures Image, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. 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 Natures Image, INC. have? ▼
Natures Image, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Natures Image, INC. had? ▼
Natures Image, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-05-04 and the most recent on 2017-09-25. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Natures Image, INC.? ▼
Natures Image, INC. has been assessed $2,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,465 (a 63.2% reduction). Additionally, $20,389 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Natures Image, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Natures Image, 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.
Has Natures Image, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Natures Image, INC., resulting in $20,389 in back wages owed to 22 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Natures Image, INC. operate in? ▼
Natures Image, 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 Natures Image, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Natures Image, 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 $20,389 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Natures Image, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Natures Image, INC. ranks #70,382 (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 Natures Image, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Natures Image, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,750 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Truedestiny Services in Portsmouth, VA 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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