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Administrative & Waste Services · Lancaster, OH

Retriev Technologies

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Retriev Technologies ranks #4,844 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty11% serious
$51,978
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#4,844
of 99,447 penalized employers

Retriev Technologies in Lancaster, OH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $51,978. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Retriev Technologies 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,844 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Yuma Professional Security in Caguas, PR is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
11.1%
of violations were serious
#4,844
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Retriev Technologies compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Retriev Technologies runs far above peers (13.9x 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

$51,978 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Retriev Technologies.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.823.635.447.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAPLEWOOD DEPARTMENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BRAND ENERGY SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ARAMARK, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5INSULATION TECHNOLOG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1AMERICAN BATTERY TEC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0AVENTURE STAFFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0REPUBLIC SERVICES OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0YABUCOA DEVELOPMENT SE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0AMERIDGE POLYMER, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14NATIONWIDE TREE SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BARON HR, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AAM INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SELECT STAFFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GARDA CL NORTHWEST INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ADVENTURES INTERNATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ESSEX CO DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11AEP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FIRSTAR FIBER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 45GARAVENTA ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10STEVENS DISPOSAL & R…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24Retriev Technologies, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18
Retriev Technologies has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Retriev Technologies in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Retriev Technologies sits at penalty rank #196 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($51,978 assessed).

How Retriev Technologies Compares

Retriev Technologies's 6.00 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 far above peers (13.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-08-11

Last Inspection

2015-03-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,326

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $17,326 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

11.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

16

Repeat

88.9% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$74,250

Current Penalty Amount

$51,978

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,272 from the initial assessment of $74,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Retriev Technologies Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 18 2.7
Total Penalty $51,978 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,326 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Retriev Technologies, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($51,978 here).

Parker Personnel $51,870 CA Nova Wash LLC $51,552 WI Borough of Glen Rock $52,500 NJ Franklin Township DPW $52,500 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Maplewood Department of Public Works 3 insp. Maplewood, NJ Brand Energy Solutions 3 insp. Deer Park, TX Aramark 3 insp. Los Angeles, CA Insulation Technologies, INC. 3 insp. Brownsville, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Outdoors Unlimited
Rockvale, TN
0 inspections $0
Parker Personnel
Fullerton, CA
2 inspections $51,870
Yuma Professional Security
Caguas, PR
0 inspections $0
Able Cleaning Services, LLc
Hainesport, NJ
0 inspections $0
Jody's Lawn Team
Shreveport, LA
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 Retriev Technologies safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Retriev Technologies's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Retriev Technologies have? ▼
Retriev Technologies has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 16 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $51,978.
How many OSHA inspections has Retriev Technologies had? ▼
Retriev Technologies has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-08-11 and the most recent on 2015-03-19. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Retriev Technologies? ▼
Retriev Technologies has been assessed $51,978 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $74,250 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Retriev Technologies have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Retriev Technologies has 2 serious violations, and 16 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 Retriev Technologies operate in? ▼
Retriev Technologies operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562211). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Retriev Technologies rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Retriev Technologies ranks #4,844 (the top 5% 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 Retriev Technologies's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Retriev Technologies's total OSHA penalty of $51,978 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (13.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Yuma Professional Security in Caguas, PR 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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