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Republic Services of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Republic Services of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS ranks #70,382 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$2,750
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,382
of 99,447 penalized employers

Republic Services of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS in Asheville, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,750. 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 of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,382 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Takano Nakamura Landscaping INC in Honolulu, HI is another administrative & waste services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,750 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#70,382
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Republic Services of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$2,750 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% 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 of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW BRUNSWICK DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16INNOSOURCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25US PACKAGING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11INTERNATIONAL ASBEST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PRINCETON DEPARTMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16AEROTEK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BOGOTA PUBLIC WORKS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BOROUGH OF NATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BOROUGH OF SWEDESBOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CUP PAC PACKAGING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24-EVER-GREEN LAWN CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3565 TENANTS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MATERIAL RECOVERY & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PEOPLE READY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AUSTIN OUTDOOR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOM LYNCH DBA LYNCH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NYC OIL CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MR. BULT'S, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ENVIRONMENTAL TREE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Republic Services of…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Republic Services of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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 of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Republic Services of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS ranks #2,349 at $2,750 current penalty.

How Republic Services of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS Compares

Republic Services of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS's 1.00 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 (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-08-17

Last Inspection

2011-08-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,375

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,375 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$5,500

Current Penalty Amount

$2,750

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,750 from the initial assessment of $5,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Republic Services of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Republic Services of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 2 2.7
Total Penalty $2,750 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,375 $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 of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,750 here).

Natures Image, INC. $2,750 CA Bzak Landscaping, INC $2,750 OH Modernistic II, LLC $2,750 MI Pacific Coast Recycling, INC. $2,750 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

New Brunswick Department of Public Works 2 insp. New Brunswick, NJ Washington Township DPW 2 insp. Sewell, NJ Innosource, INC. 2 insp. Social Circle, GA US Packaging, LLC 2 insp. Elkhorn, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bzak Landscaping, INC
Milford, OH
2 inspections $2,750
Modernistic II, LLC
Troy, MI
2 inspections $2,750
Pacific Coast Recycling, INC.
Gilroy, CA
2 inspections $2,750
Plummers Septic Tank INC DBA Plummers Septic and Sewer
Grand Rapids, MI
2 inspections $2,750
Takano Nakamura Landscaping INC
Honolulu, HI
3 inspections $2,750

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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 of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Republic Services of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. 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 of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS have? ▼
Republic Services of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Republic Services of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS had? ▼
Republic Services of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-17 and the most recent on 2011-08-30. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Republic Services of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS? ▼
Republic Services of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS has been assessed $2,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,500 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Republic Services of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Republic Services of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS has 1 serious 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 Republic Services of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS operate in? ▼
Republic Services of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS 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 of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Republic Services of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS ranks #70,382 (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 of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Republic Services of North Carolina, LLC DBA GDS's total OSHA penalty of $2,750 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, Takano Nakamura Landscaping INC in Honolulu, HI is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $2,750 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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