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Administrative & Waste Services · Roanoke, VA

Republic Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Republic Services, INC. ranks #69,244 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,880
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#69,244
of 99,447 penalized employers

Republic Services, INC. in Roanoke, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,880. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Republic Services, INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #69,244 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, BIC & Services LLC in Irving, TX is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#69,244
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Republic Services, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Republic Services, INC. runs moderately below 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

$2,880 Top 30% most affordable more affordable than 70% 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 Republic Services, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLIQUID ENVIRONMENTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LITTLE FERRY PUBLIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BARONHR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GO-STAFF, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PRO ENVIRONMENTAL AB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MACOMB COMMUNITY COL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LEIDAL & HART MASON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MAIN STREET FIBERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KINSALE CONTRACTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3METAL GREEN RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FOOTHILL SANITARY LA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NATIONAL BUILDING MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GREAT RIVER ENERGY A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FLP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TIM STONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3UNITED DISPOSAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RAPIDCOM INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PEARSON ASBESTOS ABA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PENMAC STAFFING SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Republic Services, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Republic Services, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Republic Services, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Republic Services, INC. is the #2,311 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($2,880).

How Republic Services, INC. Compares

Republic Services, INC.'s 1.50 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-04-04

Last Inspection

2021-06-23

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,440

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,440 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

3

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

$4,115

Current Penalty Amount

$2,880

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,235 from the initial assessment of $4,115. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Republic Services, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 3 2.7
Total Penalty $2,880 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,440 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Republic Services, INC., both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,880 here).

Healthcare Waste Solutions $2,880 NY County of Maui, Central Maui Landfill Refuse and Recycling Center $2,879 HI Hunt's Tree Service, LLC $2,877 MD Gomez Tree Service $2,870 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Liquid Environmental Solutions of Texas, LLC. 2 insp. Austin, TX Little Ferry Public Works 2 insp. Little Ferry, NJ Baronhr, LLC 2 insp. Irvine, CA Go-Staff, INC. 2 insp. Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Healthcare Waste Solutions
Oneonta, NY
3 inspections $2,880
ABM Janitorial Services - Mid Atlantic, Inc.
Alexandria, VA
0 inspections $0
Town of Marlborough
Marlborough, CT
7 inspections $2,410
County of Maui, Central Maui Landfill Refuse and Recycling Center
Puunene, HI
2 inspections $2,879
BIC & Services LLC
Irving, 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 Republic Services, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Republic Services, INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Republic Services, INC. have? ▼
Republic Services, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,880.
How many OSHA inspections has Republic Services, INC. had? ▼
Republic Services, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-04-04 and the most recent on 2021-06-23. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Republic Services, INC.? ▼
Republic Services, INC. has been assessed $2,880 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,115 (a 30.0% reduction).
What industry does Republic Services, INC. operate in? ▼
Republic Services, 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 Republic Services, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Republic Services, INC. ranks #69,244 (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 Republic Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Republic Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,880 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, BIC & Services LLC in Irving, TX 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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