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Administrative & Waste Services · Philippi, WV

Sodexo Education

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sodexo Education ranks #2,650 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty94% serious
$77,700
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#2,650
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sodexo Education in Philippi, WV has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $77,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sodexo Education 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 5.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,650 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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, Township of Mantua Department of Public Works in Mantua, NJ is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $77,700 in current penalties.

5.3
violations per inspection
93.8%
of violations were serious
#2,650
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 12/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sodexo Education compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Sodexo Education runs far above peers (20.8x 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

$77,700 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($77,700) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $77,700 $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 Sodexo Education.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedANCHORAGE MUNICIPALI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16LIFETIME BRANDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NEVADA BYPRODUCTS, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20EASTERN TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PERFORMANCE TEAM LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MAYWOOD DEPARTMENT O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22ENVIRONMENTAL CONCEP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DOT STATEWIDE TRAINI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TOWNSHIP OF PEMBERTO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16TOWNSHIP OF EAST BRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11POTOMAC ABATEMENT INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WOODBURY DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PHIBRO-TECH, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11M L C INTERNATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5D.W. ZINSER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MINERVA TN TRANSFER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5QUALITY ENVIRONMENTA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0LANKFORD PROTECTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ADECCO USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12Sodexo Education, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16
Sodexo Education has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Sodexo Education in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Sodexo Education is the #94 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($77,700).

How Sodexo Education Compares

Sodexo Education's 5.33 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 (20.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-03-08

Last Inspection

2012-11-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$25,900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.3 violations per visit. That's $25,900 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

93.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

6.3% 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

$81,000

Current Penalty Amount

$77,700

Penalty Reduction

4.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,300 from the initial assessment of $81,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Sodexo Education Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 16 2.7
Total Penalty $77,700 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $25,900 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sodexo Education, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($77,700 here).

Township of Mantua Department of Public Works $77,700 NJ John's Disposal Service, INC. $78,000 WI Ebenezer Abatement Services L $77,150 WA Township of Pemberton DPW $78,300 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Anchorage Municipality of 3 insp. Eagle River, AK Lifetime Brands, INC. 3 insp. Rialto, CA Nevada Byproducts, INC 3 insp. Reno, NV Eastern Tree Service 3 insp. Virginia Beach, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Township of Mantua Department of Public Works
Mantua, NJ
2 inspections $77,700
Technica
Fort Bliss, TX
0 inspections $0
Off Duty Police Services
Louisville, KY
0 inspections $0
Landscaping Dallas (Love Your Lawn)
Plano, TX
0 inspections $0
HCI Integrated Solutions
Tacoma, WA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Sodexo Education's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Sodexo Education safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sodexo Education's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 3 inspections, including 15 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 Sodexo Education have? ▼
Sodexo Education has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $77,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Sodexo Education had? ▼
Sodexo Education has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-08 and the most recent on 2012-11-13. This averages 5.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sodexo Education? ▼
Sodexo Education has been assessed $77,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $81,000 (a 4.1% reduction).
Does Sodexo Education have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sodexo Education has 15 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 Sodexo Education operate in? ▼
Sodexo Education operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561790). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sodexo Education rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sodexo Education ranks #2,650 (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 Sodexo Education's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sodexo Education's total OSHA penalty of $77,700 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (20.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Township of Mantua Department of Public Works in Mantua, NJ is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $77,700 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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