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Administrative & Waste Services · San Francisco, CA

Toolworks

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Toolworks ranks #55,488 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$5,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#55,488
of 99,447 penalized employers

Toolworks in San Francisco, CA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,000. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $4,368 in back wages owed to 9 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Toolworks once. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #55,488 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $4,368 in back wages owed to 9 affected workers. For comparison, Omni Care Group, Inc. in Clearwater, FL is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#55,488
of 99,447 penalized employers
$4,368
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $4K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($2K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Toolworks compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Toolworks runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$5,000 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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 Toolworks.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.101.63.14.76.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWASATCH PROPERTY SER…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4YANKEE CLIPPER, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1CLAUD'S LAWN CARE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0IPAK GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2MENASHA PACKAGING CO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CREEKSIDE CREATIONS,…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1AIR SERV CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ADVANCE SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0HAZELTINE NURSERIES,…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ADC LTD NM, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DANA ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6MANPOWER, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PARAGON SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ISS ACTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0BOLLE CONTRACTING LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT P…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SAVILINX, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1THE DAVEY TREE EXPER…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2NATIONAL SERVICE CON…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3TOLEDO BUILDING SERV…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0Toolworks, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2
Toolworks has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 2 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.

Toolworks in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Toolworks is the #1,803 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($5,000). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Toolworks ranks #4,961 among 7,104 Administrative & Waste Services employers with WHD recoveries ($4,368).

Combined federal exposure here: $5,000 OSHA penalties plus $4,368 WHD back wages (46.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Toolworks Compares

Toolworks'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 (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2012-07-05

Last Inspection

2012-07-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $5,000 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$5,185

Current Penalty Amount

$5,000

Penalty Reduction

3.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$9,368

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $185 from the initial assessment of $5,185. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$4,368
Employees Affected
9
WHD Violations
9
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$485
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$2,184

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Toolworks owed $4,368 in back wages to 9 employees across 2 cases and 9 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Toolworks Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.2
Violations 2 2.7
Total Penalty $5,000 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,000 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Toolworks, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,000 here).

Bfi Waste Services of Pennsylvania, LLC $5,000 PA Bert Adams Disposal, INC. $5,000 NY Aep $5,000 PR Southwest Solid Waste Authority $5,000 NM

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Wasatch Property Services 1 insp. Salt Lake City, UT Yankee Clipper 1 insp. Alexandria, LA Claud's Lawn Care 1 insp. Portsmouth, VA Ipak Group, INC. 1 insp. Swedesboro, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

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Irvine, CA
0 inspections $0
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Clearwater, FL
0 inspections $0
Alutiiq Logistics & Maintenance Servces, LLC
Anchorage, AK
0 inspections $0
Bath, Inc.
Fort Collins, CO
0 inspections $0
Tradesmen International
Henrico, VA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Toolworks against Kyoryouna Inc, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Toolworks's inspection and penalty record is typical for Administrative & Waste Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Administrative & Waste Services sector
  • Toolworks also carries $4,368 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Toolworks safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Toolworks's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 2 violations across 1 inspections. 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 Toolworks have? ▼
Toolworks has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Toolworks had? ▼
Toolworks has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-05 and the most recent on 2012-07-05. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Toolworks? ▼
Toolworks has been assessed $5,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,185 (a 3.6% reduction). Additionally, $4,368 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Toolworks been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Toolworks, resulting in $4,368 in back wages owed to 9 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Toolworks operate in? ▼
Toolworks 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.
What should I do if Toolworks owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Toolworks owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $4,368 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does Toolworks rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Toolworks ranks #55,488 (the lower 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 Toolworks's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Toolworks's total OSHA penalty of $5,000 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Omni Care Group, Inc. in Clearwater, FL is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $0 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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