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Professional & Technical Services · Sacramento, CA

P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC. ranks #95,188 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$350
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#95,188
of 99,447 penalized employers

P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC. in Sacramento, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC. 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #95,188 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (5.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Richard Best Transfer, INC. in Reedley, CA is another professional & technical services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $330 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#95,188
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 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 Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC. 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

$350 Top 4% most affordable more affordable than 96% 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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRR DONNELLEY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5QUALITY TECHNOLOGY S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1FIVE STAR OILFIELD S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MPS GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PREFIX CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23ALL AMERICAN REPAIR …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GREAT LAKES CORDAGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16AAA LANDSCAPE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0KENCO LOGISTICS SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FROEHLING & ROBERTSO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0INDEPENDENT ENVIRONM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DES STAFFING SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0METRO DETROIT SIGNS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23TRIALON CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20ROUSH FENWAY RACING,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13EMPIRE CITY SUBWAY C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DATA-MAIL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0INFINITY MOUNTINGS O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5P.W. Stephens Enviro…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical 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.

P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC. in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

In Professional & Technical Services, P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC. sits at penalty rank #479 of 509 penalized establishments ($350 assessed).

How P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC. Compares

P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC.'s 0.33 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2023-03-16

Last Inspection

2026-05-07

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$117

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $117 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

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

$350

Current Penalty Amount

$350

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC. compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.6
Violations 1 1.2
Total Penalty $350 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $117 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($350 here).

Foreway Transportation INC $340 MI Sensoray CO INC $330 OR Talley Sign Company $320 VA Capitol Signs $315 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

RR Donnelley 3 insp. Hebron, OH Quality Technology Services 3 insp. Sandston, VA Five Star Oilfield Services, LLC 3 insp. Nikiski, AK MPS Group, INC. 3 insp. Detroit, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

Foreway Transportation INC
Coopersville, MI
2 inspections $340
Richard Best Transfer, INC.
Reedley, CA
2 inspections $330
Sensoray CO INC
Tigard, OR
2 inspections $330
Talley Sign Company
Midlothian, VA
2 inspections $320
Capitol Signs
Glen Allen, VA
2 inspections $315

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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 P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC. have? ▼
P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $350.
How many OSHA inspections has P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC. had? ▼
P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-03-16 and the most recent on 2026-05-07. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC.? ▼
P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC. has been assessed $350 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC. operate in? ▼
P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC. operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541620). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
Where does P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC. ranks #95,188 (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 P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
P.W. Stephens Environmental, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $350 is below the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Richard Best Transfer, INC. in Reedley, CA is a similar professional & technical services employer with $330 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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