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Administrative & Waste Services · Albany, NY

Sierra Processing LLC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sierra Processing LLC. ranks #37,246 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$9,282
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#37,246
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sierra Processing LLC. in Albany, NY 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: $9,282. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sierra Processing LLC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,246 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Unitek Insulation LLC in Honolulu, HI is another administrative & waste services employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $9,284 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#37,246
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 Sierra Processing LLC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Sierra Processing LLC. runs well above peers (2.5x 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

$9,282 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Sierra Processing LLC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.228.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWELCH GROUP ENVIRONM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27BOROUGH OF RUTHERFORD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19WESTVILLE BOROUGH DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TEETLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DIVERSIFIED MAINTENA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UNIFIED CONSULTANTS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALTER TRADING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STERICYCLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CONTRAPAC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WASTE TREATMENT CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JKB STAFFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JOHN C HOLLAND ENTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BRILAR LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13STAFF MANAGEMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3IRS ENVIRONMENTAL OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18TRG LANDSCAPE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JOJAC'S LANDSCAPE & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COPE COMMUNITY SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Sierra Processing LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Sierra Processing LLC. 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.

Sierra Processing LLC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Sierra Processing LLC. ranks #1,233 at $9,282 current penalty.

How Sierra Processing LLC. Compares

Sierra Processing LLC.'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 well above peers (2.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-12-14

Last Inspection

2021-05-07

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,641

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $4,641 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$15,912

Current Penalty Amount

$9,282

Penalty Reduction

41.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,630 from the initial assessment of $15,912. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Sierra Processing LLC. compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sierra Processing LLC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 3 2.7
Total Penalty $9,282 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,641 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sierra Processing LLC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,282 here).

Unitek Insulation LLC $9,284 HI Staffing Express, INC. $9,300 FL County of Tulare $9,300 CA PWLC II, INC. $9,310 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Welch Group Environmental 2 insp. Anderson, SC Village of Ridgewood 2 insp. Ridgewood, NJ Borough of Rutherford 2 insp. Rutherford, NJ Westville Borough DPW 2 insp. Westville, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Unitek Insulation LLC
Honolulu, HI
4 inspections $9,284
APDC Cleaning Services@Citizen at Alys Beach
Inlet Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
Belmar Maintenance
Grand Terrace, CA
0 inspections $0
JP Pest Services
Milford, NH
0 inspections $0
GoodWill Industries
Charleston, WV
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 Sierra Processing LLC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sierra Processing LLC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 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 Sierra Processing LLC. have? ▼
Sierra Processing LLC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,282.
How many OSHA inspections has Sierra Processing LLC. had? ▼
Sierra Processing LLC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-12-14 and the most recent on 2021-05-07. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sierra Processing LLC.? ▼
Sierra Processing LLC. has been assessed $9,282 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,912 (a 41.7% reduction).
Does Sierra Processing LLC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sierra Processing LLC. has 2 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 Sierra Processing LLC. operate in? ▼
Sierra Processing LLC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562920). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sierra Processing LLC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sierra Processing LLC. ranks #37,246 (the upper 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 Sierra Processing LLC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sierra Processing LLC.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,282 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Unitek Insulation LLC in Honolulu, HI is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $9,284 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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