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Administrative & Waste Services · Byron, MI

Royalty Services INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Royalty Services INC ranks #91,681 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$600
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#91,681
of 99,447 penalized employers

Royalty Services INC in Byron, MI has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $600. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Royalty Services INC once. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #91,681 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,050 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, USA Waste of California, INC. in Corona, CA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,650 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#91,681
of 99,447 penalized employers
$1,050
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 62/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $1K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($1K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Royalty Services INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Royalty Services INC runs well below peers (0.16x 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

$600 Top 8% most affordable more affordable than 92% 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 Royalty Services INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.101.63.14.76.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAIR SERV CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ADVANCE SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0HAZELTINE NURSERIES,…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ADC LTD NM, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DANA ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6MANPOWER, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PARAGON SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ISS ACTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT P…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SAVILINX, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1THE DAVEY TREE EXPER…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2NATIONAL SERVICE CON…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3LANDSCAPE WEST MANAG…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1TOLEDO BUILDING SERV…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0HORIZON ENVIRONMENTA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0AEROTEK, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DBW METALS RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4GUIDANT GROUP, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0TD*X ASSOCIATES LP, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ADVANCED CALL CENTER…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0Royalty Services INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4
Royalty Services INC has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 4 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.

Royalty Services INC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Royalty Services INC ranks #3,120 at $600 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Royalty Services INC ranks #7,043 among 7,104 Administrative & Waste Services employers with WHD recoveries ($1,050).

Combined federal exposure here: $600 OSHA penalties plus $1,050 WHD back wages (63.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Royalty Services INC Compares

Royalty Services INC's 4.00 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 well below peers (0.16x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2022-04-27

Last Inspection

2022-04-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$600

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $600 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$1,200

Current Penalty Amount

$600

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$1,650

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $600 from the initial assessment of $1,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,050
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,050
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$1,050

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Royalty Services INC owed $1,050 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 2 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Royalty Services INC Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.2
Violations 4 2.7
Total Penalty $600 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $600 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($600 here).

City of Portland $600 ME Protokleen, INC. $600 NV Regal Temporary Services, INC. $600 TX Rmi International $600 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Air Serv Corporation 1 insp. Orlando, FL Advance Services 1 insp. Omaha, NE Hazeltine Nurseries, INC 1 insp. Venice, FL Adc LTD NM 1 insp. Albuquerque, NM

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

ExecProtec LLC
Pembroke, MA
0 inspections $0
USA Waste of California, INC.
Corona, CA
2 inspections $1,650
Total Armored Car Services INC.
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $1,650
PRC Industries, INC.
Spruce Pine, NC
10 inspections $1,650
Inside Out Services
Silver Spring, MD
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Royalty Services INC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Royalty Services INC against ExecProtec LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Royalty Services INC also carries $1,050 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Royalty Services INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Royalty Services INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 1 inspections, including 3 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 Royalty Services INC have? ▼
Royalty Services INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $600.
How many OSHA inspections has Royalty Services INC had? ▼
Royalty Services INC has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-04-27 and the most recent on 2022-04-27. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Royalty Services INC? ▼
Royalty Services INC has been assessed $600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,200 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $1,050 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Royalty Services INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Royalty Services INC has 3 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.
Has Royalty Services INC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Royalty Services INC, resulting in $1,050 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Royalty Services INC operate in? ▼
Royalty Services INC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561730). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Royalty Services INC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Royalty Services INC owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $1,050 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Royalty Services INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Royalty Services INC ranks #91,681 (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 Royalty Services INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Royalty Services INC's total OSHA penalty of $600 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, USA Waste of California, INC. in Corona, CA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $1,650 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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