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Administrative & Waste Services · Portland, OR

Portland Disposal & Recycling INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Portland Disposal & Recycling INC ranks #67,792 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,020
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#67,792
of 99,447 penalized employers

Portland Disposal & Recycling INC in Portland, OR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,020. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Portland Disposal & Recycling INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #67,792 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, American Lawn Brothers in Sterling, VA is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#67,792
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 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 Portland Disposal & Recycling INC sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$3,020 Top 32% most affordable more affordable than 68% 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 Portland Disposal & Recycling INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.43.56.59.512.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF BERKELEY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 924 HOUR STAFFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CITY OF LINDEN RECRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PACKER SANITATION SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TROPICAL TREE CARE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TUBAL-CAIN GAS FREE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11AEROTEK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TY'S TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GARDA CASH LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WACO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OAK LANDSCAPING & CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AAA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRUEBLUE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BIG JAY TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LAFARGE HOLCIM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GAMMA TREE SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PRIORITYWORKFORCE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JOSE HIDALGO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF MIDDLETOWN D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9N & M CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Portland Disposal & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Portland Disposal & Recycling INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Portland Disposal & Recycling INC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Portland Disposal & Recycling INC is the #2,252 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($3,020).

How Portland Disposal & Recycling INC Compares

Portland Disposal & 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-03-01

Last Inspection

2011-12-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,510

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $1,510 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

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

$3,020

Current Penalty Amount

$3,020

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Portland Disposal & Recycling INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 7 2.7
Total Penalty $3,020 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,510 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Portland Disposal & Recycling INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,020 here).

Barnes Tree Service, INC. $3,033 MA Kutter's Grounds Maintenance, INC. $3,036 AL Eulen America INC. $3,038 FL The Protocall Group $3,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Berkeley 2 insp. Berkeley, CA 24 Hour Staffing, INC. 2 insp. Gardena, CA City of Linden Recreation Dept 2 insp. Linden, NJ Packer Sanitation Services, INC. 2 insp. Center, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Exclusive Landscaping Group
Orlando, FL
0 inspections $0
South Valley Landscape Construction
San Jose, CA
0 inspections $0
JW Lawn Care
Gainesville, FL
0 inspections $0
American Lawn Brothers
Sterling, VA
0 inspections $0
Brooks and Brooks Services Inc
Fredericksburg, VA
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 Portland Disposal & Recycling INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Portland Disposal & Recycling INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Portland Disposal & Recycling INC have? ▼
Portland Disposal & Recycling INC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,020.
How many OSHA inspections has Portland Disposal & Recycling INC had? ▼
Portland Disposal & Recycling INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-01 and the most recent on 2011-12-27. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Portland Disposal & Recycling INC? ▼
Portland Disposal & Recycling INC has been assessed $3,020 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Portland Disposal & Recycling INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Portland Disposal & 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 Portland Disposal & Recycling INC operate in? ▼
Portland Disposal & Recycling INC 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 Portland Disposal & Recycling INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Portland Disposal & Recycling INC ranks #67,792 (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 Portland Disposal & Recycling INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Portland Disposal & Recycling INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,020 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, American Lawn Brothers in Sterling, 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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