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Administrative & Waste Services · Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs Disposal Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Palm Springs Disposal Services ranks #87,033 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$975
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,033
of 99,447 penalized employers

Palm Springs Disposal Services in Palm Springs, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $975. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Palm Springs Disposal Services 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,033 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 runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Divine Waste INC. in MT. Ayr, IA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $975 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#87,033
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Palm Springs Disposal Services compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Palm Springs Disposal Services runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$975 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% 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 Palm Springs Disposal Services.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.05.310.515.720.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPINNACLE ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ECHO ENVIRONMENTAL W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20GENERAL MACHINE & SA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HOWLAND COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FLORIDA CIRTECH INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JOULE CLINICAL & SCI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BERGEN COUNTY DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMBASSADOR SANITATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OLMSTED COUNTY - WAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ADVANCED DISPOSAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2IH SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BROWN'S TREE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MJ VANDAMME INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TREE TECH INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ACM SERVICES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EAST AMWELL DEPARTME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TOWNSHIP OF FAIRFIELD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PLAZA CAROLINA MALL LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ORRISON TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5T-N-T ENVIRONMENTAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Palm Springs Disposa…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Palm Springs Disposal Services has 2 OSHA inspections 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.

Palm Springs Disposal Services in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Palm Springs Disposal Services sits at penalty rank #2,949 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($975 assessed).

How Palm Springs Disposal Services Compares

Palm Springs Disposal Services's 0.50 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 below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-10-03

Last Inspection

2022-06-07

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$488

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $488 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

$5,850

Current Penalty Amount

$975

Penalty Reduction

83.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,875 from the initial assessment of $5,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Palm Springs Disposal Services Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 1 2.7
Total Penalty $975 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $488 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($975 here).

Mail Service Center $975 NC Omnisource Southeast LLC $975 SC Divine Waste INC. $975 IA Stericycle INC $969 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Pinnacle Environmental CORP. 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY Echo Environmental Waverly, LLC 2 insp. Waverly, OH General Machine & Saw Company 2 insp. Marion, OH Howland Company, LLC 2 insp. Pittsburgh, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC
2 inspections $975
Omnisource Southeast LLC
Rock Hill, SC
2 inspections $975
Divine Waste INC.
MT. Ayr, IA
2 inspections $975
Ameri-Kleen
Salinas, CA
2 inspections $980
Stericycle INC
North Salt Lake, UT
2 inspections $969

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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 Palm Springs Disposal Services safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Palm Springs Disposal Services's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 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 Palm Springs Disposal Services have? ▼
Palm Springs Disposal Services has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $975.
How many OSHA inspections has Palm Springs Disposal Services had? ▼
Palm Springs Disposal Services has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-10-03 and the most recent on 2022-06-07. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Palm Springs Disposal Services? ▼
Palm Springs Disposal Services has been assessed $975 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,850 (a 83.3% reduction).
What industry does Palm Springs Disposal Services operate in? ▼
Palm Springs Disposal Services 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 Palm Springs Disposal Services rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Palm Springs Disposal Services ranks #87,033 (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 Palm Springs Disposal Services's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Palm Springs Disposal Services's total OSHA penalty of $975 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, Divine Waste INC. in MT. Ayr, IA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $975 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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