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Administrative & Waste Services · Auburn, AL

Surge Staffing, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Surge Staffing, LLC ranks #48,825 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,300
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#48,825
of 99,447 penalized employers

Surge Staffing, LLC in Auburn, AL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Surge Staffing, LLC 2 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48,825 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Instar Services Group in Washington, DC is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,300 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#48,825
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Surge Staffing, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Surge Staffing, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$6,300 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% 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 Surge Staffing, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.620.427.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF NEWARK WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26WALL TOWNSHIP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BOROUGH OF WOODLAND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LOTUS LAWNCARE SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4J BAR ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BFI WASTE SERVICES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SHREWSBURY DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HEPA ENVIRONMENTAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ARAMARK SERVICES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20DILIGENCE SECURITY G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11WRIGHTSTOWN BOROUGH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FLAG CONTAINER SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6QUANTUM BIOPOWER SOU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8K-PLUS INDUSTRIAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AAA DISPOSAL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 820/20 COMMERCIAL CAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF PLAINFIELD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOMCO TREE SERVICE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CAROLINA HOME TECH I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SCENIC RIDGE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Surge Staffing, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Surge Staffing, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections 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.

Surge Staffing, LLC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Surge Staffing, LLC ranks #1,578 at $6,300 current penalty.

How Surge Staffing, LLC Compares

Surge Staffing, LLC's 2.00 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-01-28

Last Inspection

2025-12-01

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 10 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $3,150 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$26,940

Current Penalty Amount

$6,300

Penalty Reduction

76.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,640 from the initial assessment of $26,940. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Surge Staffing, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 4 2.7
Total Penalty $6,300 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,150 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Surge Staffing, LLC, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,300 here).

City of Plainfield $6,300 NJ MRT Environmental, INC $6,300 MI Gloucester County Solid Waste Complex $6,300 NJ Carney's Point TWP Public Works $6,300 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Newark Water & Sewer Utilities 2 insp. Newark, NJ Wall Township 2 insp. Wall Township, NJ Borough of Woodland Park 2 insp. Woodland Park, NJ Lotus Lawncare Services LLC. 2 insp. Kansas City, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Plainfield
Plainfield, NJ
2 inspections $6,300
MRT Environmental, INC
Detroit, MI
3 inspections $6,300
Gloucester County Solid Waste Complex
Swedesboro, NJ
2 inspections $6,300
Carney's Point TWP Public Works
Carneys Point, NJ
2 inspections $6,300
Instar Services Group
Washington, DC
2 inspections $6,300

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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 Surge Staffing, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Surge Staffing, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Surge Staffing, LLC have? ▼
Surge Staffing, LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Surge Staffing, LLC had? ▼
Surge Staffing, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-01-28 and the most recent on 2025-12-01. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Surge Staffing, LLC? ▼
Surge Staffing, LLC has been assessed $6,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,940 (a 76.6% reduction).
Does Surge Staffing, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Surge Staffing, LLC has 4 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 Surge Staffing, LLC operate in? ▼
Surge Staffing, LLC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561320). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Surge Staffing, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Surge Staffing, LLC ranks #48,825 (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 Surge Staffing, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Surge Staffing, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $6,300 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Instar Services Group in Washington, DC is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $6,300 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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