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Administrative & Waste Services · Concord, CA

Pleasant Paper Recycling INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pleasant Paper Recycling INC. ranks #26,220 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty25% serious
$13,830
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#26,220
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pleasant Paper Recycling INC. in Concord, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,830. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Pleasant Paper Recycling INC. 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #26,220 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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. For comparison, Professional Maintenance in Wolfforth, TX is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#26,220
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pleasant Paper Recycling INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Pleasant Paper Recycling INC. runs well above peers (3.7x 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

$13,830 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Pleasant Paper Recycling INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.416.825.233.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRUSCAPES INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TEAM SOLUTIONS INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LAWN BARBER, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32REAVAN, INC./ IRG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NEXT STEP LIVING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALLOCCO RECYCLING, L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MPW INDUSTRIAL SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WASTE NOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LWC CITY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRIMMERS HOLIDAY DEC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WORKFORCE UNLIMITED,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CHARLES PERRY PARTNE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GARDA ARMORED CAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MR. CLEAN JANITORIAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4IAIRE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CROSS ENVIRONMENTAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BELCAN SERVICES GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1IDAHO WASTE SYSTEMS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7T AND J COMPANY, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CRYSTAL EMPLOYMENT S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Pleasant Paper Recyc…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Pleasant Paper Recycling INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Pleasant Paper Recycling INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Pleasant Paper Recycling INC. is the #915 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($13,830).

How Pleasant Paper Recycling INC. Compares

Pleasant Paper Recycling INC.'s 2.00 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 well above peers (3.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-05-30

Last Inspection

2026-01-08

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,915

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $6,915 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$20,130

Current Penalty Amount

$13,830

Penalty Reduction

31.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,300 from the initial assessment of $20,130. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Pleasant Paper Recycling INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 4 2.7
Total Penalty $13,830 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,915 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,830 here).

Industrial Terminal Systems $13,825 PA State Paper & Metal CO., INC. $13,800 OH Aa Contractors Services LLC $13,800 WA Cardinal Sign Corporation $13,874 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Truscapes Industries, INC 2 insp. Palmetto, FL Team Solutions Industrial Services 2 insp. Chicago, IL Lawn Barber, INC 2 insp. Boxborough, MA Reavan, INC./ Irg 2 insp. Franklin Lakes, NJ

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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 Pleasant Paper Recycling INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pleasant Paper Recycling INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 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 Pleasant Paper Recycling INC. have? ▼
Pleasant Paper Recycling INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,830.
How many OSHA inspections has Pleasant Paper Recycling INC. had? ▼
Pleasant Paper Recycling INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-05-30 and the most recent on 2026-01-08. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pleasant Paper Recycling INC.? ▼
Pleasant Paper Recycling INC. has been assessed $13,830 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,130 (a 31.3% reduction).
Does Pleasant Paper Recycling INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pleasant Paper Recycling 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.
What industry does Pleasant Paper Recycling INC. operate in? ▼
Pleasant Paper 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 Pleasant Paper Recycling INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pleasant Paper Recycling INC. ranks #26,220 (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 Pleasant Paper Recycling INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pleasant Paper Recycling INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $13,830 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (3.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Professional Maintenance in Wolfforth, 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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