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Administrative & Waste Services · Newark, NJ

Rafael Holdings, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rafael Holdings, INC. ranks #1,099 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty31% serious
$133,244
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#1,099
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rafael Holdings, INC. in Newark, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $133,244. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rafael Holdings, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,099 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - 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, Mahaffey Fabric Structures in Memphis, TN is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
30.8%
of violations were serious
#1,099
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Rafael Holdings, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Rafael Holdings, INC. runs far above peers (35.6x 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

$133,244 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($133,244) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $133,244 $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 Rafael Holdings, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedACME ANYTHING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PROGRESSIVE WASTE SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PRIDE INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LACEY BEZIO-CAPANO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WASTE CONNECTIONS OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PRATT INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ULTIMATE TURF LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17GARDA CL CENTRAL, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TREE TECHNOLOGY & LA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SHAW ENVIRONMENTAL &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STARBRITE WINDOW CLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AFFORDABLE ABATEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LAYTON'S TREE SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CVE CONTRACTING GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TREE EXPERT INC THE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LIGHTING RESOURCES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MODERNISTIC II, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ON TIME STAFFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ST JAMES SECURITY SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Rafael Holdings, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Rafael Holdings, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Rafael Holdings, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Rafael Holdings, INC. sits at penalty rank #30 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($133,244 assessed).

How Rafael Holdings, INC. Compares

Rafael Holdings, INC.'s 6.50 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 (35.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-02-08

Last Inspection

2019-03-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$66,622

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $66,622 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

30.8% of total

1

Willful

7.7% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

61.5% 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

$134,872

Current Penalty Amount

$133,244

Penalty Reduction

1.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,628 from the initial assessment of $134,872. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Rafael Holdings, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 13 2.7
Total Penalty $133,244 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $66,622 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rafael Holdings, INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($133,244 here).

Tradebe Treatment and Recycling of Bridgeport, LLC $123,714 CT Dallas Waste Disposal and Recycling, INC. $122,227 TX Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies, INC. $145,000 AR John's Disposal Services, INC. / John's Recycling, INC. $151,606 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Acme Anything 2 insp. Oakland, CA Progressive Waste Solutions of FL, INC 2 insp. Miami, FL Pride Industries 2 insp. Travis Afb, CA Lacey Bezio-Capano 2 insp. Broadalbin, NY

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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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 Rafael Holdings, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rafael Holdings, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Rafael Holdings, INC. have? ▼
Rafael Holdings, INC. has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 1 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $133,244.
How many OSHA inspections has Rafael Holdings, INC. had? ▼
Rafael Holdings, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-02-08 and the most recent on 2019-03-14. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rafael Holdings, INC.? ▼
Rafael Holdings, INC. has been assessed $133,244 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $134,872 (a 1.2% reduction).
Does Rafael Holdings, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rafael Holdings, INC. has 4 serious violations, 1 willful 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 Rafael Holdings, INC. operate in? ▼
Rafael Holdings, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561720). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Rafael Holdings, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rafael Holdings, INC. ranks #1,099 (the top 1% 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 Rafael Holdings, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rafael Holdings, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $133,244 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (35.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mahaffey Fabric Structures in Memphis, TN 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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