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Administrative & Waste Services · Rochester, MN

Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility ranks #42,731 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$7,665
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#42,731
of 99,447 penalized employers

Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility in Rochester, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,665. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,731 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, S&T Janitorial Services, LLC in Odessa, TX is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#42,731
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility runs well 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

$7,665 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% 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 Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.517.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSCOTCH PLAINS DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22JACOBS TIDEWATER OPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UNITY SOUTHERN ENVIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BAY PERSONNEL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S.A. SECURITY ASSO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ANCON MARINE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TOWNSHIP OF HADDON -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3501K RECYCLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PYRAMID INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6THE DAVEY TREE EXPER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LITTLE FALLS TOWNSHI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STAFFING SOLUTIONS S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHANDLERS TREE & STU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RIVER EDGE DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UGL UNICCO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CREATIVE WINDOW CLEA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HERE'S HELP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LESSARD PROPERTY MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROYAL ORGANIC PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Olmsted County - Was…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility sits at penalty rank #1,408 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($7,665 assessed).

How Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility Compares

Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility's 1.50 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 (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-04-26

Last Inspection

2014-03-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,833

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $3,833 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$12,950

Current Penalty Amount

$7,665

Penalty Reduction

40.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,285 from the initial assessment of $12,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 3 2.7
Total Penalty $7,665 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,833 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,665 here).

Clarence Davids & Company $7,659 IL FPT Fort Lauderdale LLC $7,650 FL Bexar Environmental $7,643 TX Borough of Collingswood Department of Public Works $7,700 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Scotch Plains DPW 2 insp. Scotch Plains, NJ Jacobs Tidewater Operations Group 2 insp. Hampton, VA Unity Southern Environmental, INC. 2 insp. Austell, GA Clean Harbors Environmental Services, INC. 2 insp. San Diego, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sparks Cleaning Services
Baldwin, NY
0 inspections $0
Clarence Davids & Company
Plainfield, IL
3 inspections $7,659
Viking Pest Control Audubon
Audubon, NJ
0 inspections $0
Randstad
Athens, TN
0 inspections $0
S&T Janitorial Services, LLC
Odessa, 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 Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility have? ▼
Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,665.
How many OSHA inspections has Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility had? ▼
Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-26 and the most recent on 2014-03-17. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility? ▼
Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility has been assessed $7,665 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,950 (a 40.8% reduction).
Does Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility has 3 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 Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility operate in? ▼
Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562213). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility ranks #42,731 (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 Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Olmsted County - Waste to Energy Facility's total OSHA penalty of $7,665 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, S&T Janitorial Services, LLC in Odessa, 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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