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Recology San Francisco

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Recology San Francisco ranks #7,733 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty31% serious
$37,350
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#7,733
of 99,447 penalized employers

Recology San Francisco in San Francisco, CA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $37,350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Recology San Francisco 7 times across a longer 15-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,733 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 far above peers (6.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ronning Landscaping Inc in Mesa, AZ is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
31.3%
of violations were serious
#7,733
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 57/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Recology San Francisco compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Recology San Francisco runs far above peers (10.0x 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

$37,350 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 San Francisco.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0013.126.239.352.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLGC GLOBAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 27MANTUA TOWNSHIP DPW, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 36ROSELLE PARK DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 30COVANTA HONOLULU RES…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11DELRAN TOWNSHIP DPW, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 25COAST GUARD BASE KOD…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13PLEASANT VIEW - PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11ONIN STAFFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1KT CONSTRUCTION AND …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7BBEK ENVIRONMENTAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 31RIVER VALE DPW, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 34CITY OF PORTLAND, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 19WILLAMETTE GRAYSTONE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10EMPIRE RECYCLING COR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1ENVIRONMENTAL ENTERP…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 50TOWN OF COLUMBIA, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 30BOROUGH OF BRANCHVIL…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10MENDON TN HWY DEPT, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 26ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3Recology San Francisco, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 16
Recology San Francisco has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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 San Francisco in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Recology San Francisco ranks #320 at $37,350 current penalty.

How Recology San Francisco Compares

Recology San Francisco's 2.29 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 (10.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2010-12-23

Last Inspection

2026-05-22

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,336

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 7 inspections over 15 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $5,336 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

31.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

12.5% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

56.3% 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

$61,630

Current Penalty Amount

$37,350

Penalty Reduction

39.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,280 from the initial assessment of $61,630. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Recology San Francisco Industry Avg
Inspections 7 1.2
Violations 16 2.7
Total Penalty $37,350 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,336 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($37,350 here).

Township of Tewksbury Department of Public Works $37,100 NJ Clayton Borough DPW $37,100 NJ Medford Lakes Borough DPW $37,100 NJ Township of Little Falls Department of Public Works $37,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

LGC Global, INC. 7 insp. Detroit, MI Mantua Township DPW 7 insp. Mantua, NJ Roselle Park Department of Public Works 7 insp. Roselle Park, NJ Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC 7 insp. Kapolei, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Peninsula Plastics Recycling, INC
Turlock, CA
10 inspections $37,345
General Healthcare Resources
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0 inspections $0
Nitchin Fabrication and Services, LLC
Youngsville, LA
0 inspections $0
King Waste
Bay Saint Louis, MS
0 inspections $0
Ronning Landscaping Inc
Mesa, AZ
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 San Francisco safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Recology San Francisco's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 7 inspections, including 5 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 Recology San Francisco have? ▼
Recology San Francisco has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $37,350.
How many OSHA inspections has Recology San Francisco had? ▼
Recology San Francisco has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-23 and the most recent on 2026-05-22. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Recology San Francisco? ▼
Recology San Francisco has been assessed $37,350 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $61,630 (a 39.4% reduction).
Does Recology San Francisco have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Recology San Francisco has 5 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Recology San Francisco operate in? ▼
Recology San Francisco operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562112). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Recology San Francisco rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Recology San Francisco ranks #7,733 (the top 10% 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 San Francisco's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Recology San Francisco's total OSHA penalty of $37,350 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (10.0x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ronning Landscaping Inc in Mesa, AZ 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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