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Administrative & Waste Services · Vacaville, CA

Recology Hay Road

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Recology Hay Road ranks #51,836 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$5,630
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#51,836
of 99,447 penalized employers

Recology Hay Road in Vacaville, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,630. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Recology Hay Road 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,836 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, MBC Group in Goshen, IN is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#51,836
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Recology Hay Road compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Recology Hay Road runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$5,630 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Recology Hay Road.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0012.625.237.850.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUPGRADE SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NANA MANAGEMENT SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10RAVEN OPERATIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ATLANTIC ARBOR TREE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2XEROX BUSINESS SOLUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6OCEANPORT BOROUGH DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HEARTLAND DISPOSAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MASIS STAFFING SOLUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF JERSEY CITY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9JIMAX LANDSCAPE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2F.W. RUSSELL & SONS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1INTERMOUNTAIN CLEANI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HAMBLEN COUNTY BOARD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12UNIVERSAL PROTECTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0AEROTEK INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SPECIAL RENOVATIONS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0APAC CUSTOMER SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TOWNSHIP OF LIBERTY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON-…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 48Recology Hay Road, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8
Recology Hay Road has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Recology Hay Road in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Recology Hay Road ranks #1,693 at $5,630 current penalty.

How Recology Hay Road Compares

Recology Hay Road's 2.67 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-01-05

Last Inspection

2020-04-28

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,877

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $1,877 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

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

$6,205

Current Penalty Amount

$5,630

Penalty Reduction

9.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $575 from the initial assessment of $6,205. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Recology Hay Road compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Recology Hay Road Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 8 2.7
Total Penalty $5,630 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,877 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Recology Hay Road, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,630 here).

Hibernia Enterprises, INC. $5,646 GA Ih Services, INC. $5,612 VA United Parcel Service, INC. $5,610 OH Burford's Tree, INC. $5,600 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Upgrade Services, LLC 3 insp. New York, NY Nana Management Services 3 insp. Anchorage, AK Raven Operations, LLC 3 insp. Madison, TN Atlantic Arbor Tree Service 3 insp. Virginia Beach, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lalton Group, Inc.
Orlando, FL
0 inspections $0
Eagle Force Security, LLC
Peoria, AZ
0 inspections $0
MBC Group
Goshen, IN
0 inspections $0
Massey Services, Inc.
Orlando, FL
0 inspections $0
Regal Staffing
Arlington, TX
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 Recology Hay Road safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Recology Hay Road's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections. 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 Recology Hay Road have? ▼
Recology Hay Road has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,630.
How many OSHA inspections has Recology Hay Road had? ▼
Recology Hay Road has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-05 and the most recent on 2020-04-28. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Recology Hay Road? ▼
Recology Hay Road has been assessed $5,630 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,205 (a 9.3% reduction).
What industry does Recology Hay Road operate in? ▼
Recology Hay Road operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562212). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Recology Hay Road rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Recology Hay Road ranks #51,836 (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 Recology Hay Road's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Recology Hay Road's total OSHA penalty of $5,630 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, MBC Group in Goshen, IN 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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