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Administrative & Waste Services · Irvine, CA

The Ritz Companies

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Ritz Companies has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$160
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#99,160
of 100,495 penalized employers

The Ritz Companies in Irvine, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $160. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Ritz Companies 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. 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 Mullica Department of Public Works in Elwood, NJ is another administrative & waste services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $150 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
1%
of penalized employers rank lower

How The Ritz Companies compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows The Ritz Companies runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$160 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 99% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About The Ritz Companies

The federal enforcement record for The Ritz Companies in Irvine, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $160 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $160 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $80. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.04x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-03-09 to 2012-05-07, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-03-09

Last Inspection

2012-05-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$80

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,191

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $80 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,191.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$160

Current Penalty Amount

$160

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 The Ritz Companies compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Ritz Companies Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 1 2.7
Total Penalty $160 $3,722
Avg Penalty per Inspection $80 $3,191
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Ritz Companies safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Ritz Companies's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. 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 The Ritz Companies have? ▼
The Ritz Companies has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $160.
How many OSHA inspections has The Ritz Companies had? ▼
The Ritz Companies has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-09 and the most recent on 2012-05-07. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Ritz Companies? ▼
The Ritz Companies has been assessed $160 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does The Ritz Companies operate in? ▼
The Ritz Companies operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561720). This industry has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,048 total OSHA inspections and $48.01M in cumulative penalties.
How does The Ritz Companies's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Ritz Companies's total OSHA penalty of $160 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Township of Mullica Department of Public Works in Elwood, NJ is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $150 in current penalties.

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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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