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Administrative & Waste Services · Las Cruces, NM

South Central Solid Waste Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), South Central Solid Waste Authority ranks #28,662 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$12,600
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#28,662
of 99,447 penalized employers

South Central Solid Waste Authority in Las Cruces, NM 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: $12,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected South Central Solid Waste Authority 2 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,662 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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 runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Township of Marlboro Department of Public Works (Buildings and Grounds) in Marlboro, NJ is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,600 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#28,662
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows South Central Solid Waste Authority runs well above peers (3.4x 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

$12,600 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 South Central Solid Waste Authority.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF PERTH AMBOY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BEL AIR MAINTENANCE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHRISTY WEBBER LANDS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SUPERIOR BUILDING MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CONTEMPORARY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1XTREME DEMOLITION, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOWNSHIP OF FRANKFOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3REAL TIME STAFFING S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JMB DEMOLITION, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12JUSTIN WIMMER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RELIABLE ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WASTE & RECYCLING SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ROYAL PALM MAINTENAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JIM PALMER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GIBSON WINE CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALL AMERICAN TREE SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DYER ENVIRONMENTAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CARROLL COUNTY - REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SAFETY & SECURITY SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MEMCO STAFFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0South Central Solid …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
South Central Solid Waste Authority 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.

South Central Solid Waste Authority in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: South Central Solid Waste Authority is the #984 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($12,600).

How South Central Solid Waste Authority Compares

South Central Solid Waste Authority'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 (3.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-11-15

Last Inspection

2022-06-27

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 12 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $6,300 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$12,600

Current Penalty Amount

$12,600

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How South Central Solid Waste Authority compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric South Central Solid Waste Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 3 2.7
Total Penalty $12,600 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,300 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for South Central Solid Waste Authority, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,600 here).

Qvest $12,600 CO Abm Industry Groups, LLC $12,600 TN HBM Acquisitions LLC $12,600 HI Township of Marlboro Department of Public Works (Buildings and Grounds) $12,600 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Perth Amboy DPW 2 insp. Perth Amboy, NJ Bel Air Maintenance, INC. 2 insp. Weston, FL Christy Webber Landscapes 2 insp. Chicago, IL Superior Building Maintenance INC. 2 insp. Wichita, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Qvest
Denver, CO
2 inspections $12,600
Abm Industry Groups, LLC
Spring Hill, TN
2 inspections $12,600
HBM Acquisitions LLC
Honolulu, HI
2 inspections $12,600
Township of Marlboro Department of Public Works (Buildings and Grounds)
Marlboro, NJ
2 inspections $12,600
West Deptford Township DPW
West Deptford, NJ
2 inspections $12,600

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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 South Central Solid Waste Authority safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, South Central Solid Waste Authority's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 South Central Solid Waste Authority have? ▼
South Central Solid Waste Authority has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,600.
How many OSHA inspections has South Central Solid Waste Authority had? ▼
South Central Solid Waste Authority has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-15 and the most recent on 2022-06-27. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for South Central Solid Waste Authority? ▼
South Central Solid Waste Authority has been assessed $12,600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does South Central Solid Waste Authority have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. South Central Solid Waste Authority 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.
What industry does South Central Solid Waste Authority operate in? ▼
South Central Solid Waste Authority 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 South Central Solid Waste Authority rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, South Central Solid Waste Authority ranks #28,662 (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 South Central Solid Waste Authority's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
South Central Solid Waste Authority's total OSHA penalty of $12,600 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Township of Marlboro Department of Public Works (Buildings and Grounds) in Marlboro, NJ is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $12,600 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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