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Administrative & Waste Services · Sterling Heights, MI

Rizzo Environmental Services INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rizzo Environmental Services INC ranks #12,775 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty92% serious
$25,975
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#12,775
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rizzo Environmental Services INC in Sterling Heights, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $25,975. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rizzo Environmental Services INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,775 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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, Borough of Flemington Department of Public Works in Flemington, NJ is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $25,950 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
92.3%
of violations were serious
#12,775
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 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 Rizzo Environmental Services INC runs far above peers (6.9x 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

$25,975 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Rizzo Environmental Services INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPALMYRA BOROUGH DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BOROUGH OF HILLSDALE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BOROUGH OF MONMOUTH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MENASHA PACKAGING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VENICE BAKING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18PARAMUS SHADE TREE A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NEW JERSEY TRANSLOAD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MADISON MATERIALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12VEOLIA WATER NORTH A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TAFF & FRYE CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HEALTHCARE SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GREAT AMERICAN PAPER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PARAGON SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GREGORY-EVAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SKI'S TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LIMPIEX CLEANING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SELVIN LANDSCAPING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BUFFALO BIODIESEL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AGA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Rizzo Environmental …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Rizzo Environmental Services INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Rizzo Environmental Services INC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Rizzo Environmental Services INC ranks #489 at $25,975 current penalty.

How Rizzo Environmental Services INC Compares

Rizzo Environmental Services INC's 6.50 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 far above peers (6.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-11-21

Last Inspection

2015-09-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,988

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $12,988 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

92.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

7.7% 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

$51,950

Current Penalty Amount

$25,975

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $25,975 from the initial assessment of $51,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Rizzo Environmental Services INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 13 2.7
Total Penalty $25,975 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,988 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($25,975 here).

Township of Independence Department of Public Works $25,950 NJ Borough of Flemington Department of Public Works $25,950 NJ Allied Waste Services of Fort Worth, LLC $25,935 TX Borough of Hillsdale $25,900 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Palmyra Borough DPW 2 insp. Palmyra, NJ Borough of Hillsdale 2 insp. Hillsdale, NJ Borough of Monmouth Beach DPW 2 insp. Monmouth Beach, NJ Menasha Packaging Company LLC DBA Advertising Resources, INC. 2 insp. Alsip, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

JN Cleaning Solutions
Kissimmee, FL
0 inspections $0
NEFM Services
Marblehead, MA
0 inspections $0
Michael Tuths Inc
Bridgehampton, NY
0 inspections $0
Township of Independence Department of Public Works
Great Meadows, NJ
5 inspections $25,950
Borough of Flemington Department of Public Works
Flemington, NJ
2 inspections $25,950

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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 Rizzo Environmental Services INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rizzo Environmental Services INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 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 Rizzo Environmental Services INC have? ▼
Rizzo Environmental Services INC has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,975.
How many OSHA inspections has Rizzo Environmental Services INC had? ▼
Rizzo Environmental Services INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-11-21 and the most recent on 2015-09-21. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rizzo Environmental Services INC? ▼
Rizzo Environmental Services INC has been assessed $25,975 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $51,950 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Rizzo Environmental Services INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rizzo Environmental Services INC has 12 serious violations, and 1 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 Rizzo Environmental Services INC operate in? ▼
Rizzo Environmental 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 Rizzo Environmental Services INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rizzo Environmental Services INC ranks #12,775 (the top quarter 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 Rizzo Environmental Services INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rizzo Environmental Services INC's total OSHA penalty of $25,975 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (6.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Borough of Flemington Department of Public Works in Flemington, NJ is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $25,950 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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