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Administrative & Waste Services · Turlock, CA

Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC ranks #7,734 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 35 violations across 10 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty20% serious
$37,345
OSHA penalties
35
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#7,734
of 99,447 penalized employers

Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC in Turlock, CA has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 35 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $37,345. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC 10 times over 12 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 35 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,734 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 far above peers (8.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Nitchin Fabrication and Services, LLC in Youngsville, LA is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#7,734
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 35 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (3.5 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 Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC runs far above peers (10.0x 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

$37,345 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.99.41010.611.1018.937.856.775.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPOWER COMPONENT SYST…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 0BEST SUPER CLEANING …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 6BUFFALO CITY DPW DIV…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 7CITY OF LONG BRANCH …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 31ADVANCED CALL CENTER…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 6TOWN OF PROSPECT, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 45M.R. DISHMAN & SONS …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 2PRC INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 14TENNESSEE RIDGE - CI…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 8POTOMAC ABATEMENT INC, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 6AEP, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 6MUNICIPIO DE GUAYNABO, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 19A & B ENVIRONMENTAL,…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 5A & B ENVIRONMENTAL …, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF EASTFORD, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 43TOWN OF UNION, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 30RECYCLING REVOLUTION…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 72ADVANCE INSTALLATION…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 4PEGRAM-PUBLIC WORKS, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 21ECCO MIDWEST INC., OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 2Peninsula Plastics R…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 35
Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 35 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.

Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC ranks #321 at $37,345 current penalty.

How Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC Compares

Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC's 3.50 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 far above peers (10.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2013-02-20

Last Inspection

2025-06-24

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,735

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 10 inspections over 12 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $3,735 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

28

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$54,840

Current Penalty Amount

$37,345

Penalty Reduction

31.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,495 from the initial assessment of $54,840. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 10 1.2
Violations 35 2.7
Total Penalty $37,345 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,735 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($37,345 here).

Township of Tewksbury Department of Public Works $37,100 NJ Clayton Borough DPW $37,100 NJ Medford Lakes Borough DPW $37,100 NJ Township of Little Falls Department of Public Works $37,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

Power Component Systems INC. 10 insp. Covington, VA Best Super Cleaning LLC 10 insp. Brooklyn, NY Buffalo City DPW Division of Streets and Sanitation 10 insp. Buffalo, NY City of Long Branch Department of Public Works 10 insp. Long Branch, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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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 Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 35 violations across 10 inspections, including 7 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 Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC have? ▼
Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC has 35 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $37,345.
How many OSHA inspections has Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC had? ▼
Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-20 and the most recent on 2025-06-24. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC? ▼
Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC has been assessed $37,345 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $54,840 (a 31.9% reduction).
Does Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC has 7 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 Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC operate in? ▼
Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562920). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC ranks #7,734 (the top 10% 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 Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC's total OSHA penalty of $37,345 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (10.0x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nitchin Fabrication and Services, LLC in Youngsville, LA 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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