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Administrative & Waste Services · Visalia, CA

Tulare County Solid Waste

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tulare County Solid Waste ranks #22,725 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty38% serious
$15,845
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#22,725
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tulare County Solid Waste in Visalia, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,845. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tulare County Solid Waste 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,725 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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, SecurityRI.Com in North Providence, RI is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
37.5%
of violations were serious
#22,725
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tulare County Solid Waste compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Tulare County Solid Waste runs well above peers (4.2x 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

$15,845 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Tulare County Solid Waste.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0015.230.445.660.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALPHA TECHNICAL SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HVFG, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MORRISON TANK AND VA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 58TOWNSHIP OF OLD BRID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ENVIROVANTAGE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AMERICAN SWEEPING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15AVERUS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2A BETTER WAY LANDSCA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MONTANA WASTE SYSTEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GARDA CL ATLANTIC, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ECOTOPE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PACKERS SANITATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1IRS ENVIRONMENTAL OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SALEM COUNTY LANDFIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EHC INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HAMM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHWEST ABATEMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9RECLAIM COMPANY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RANDSTAD US, LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TALL TREE SERVICE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Tulare County Solid …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Tulare County Solid Waste has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Tulare County Solid Waste in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Tulare County Solid Waste ranks #807 at $15,845 current penalty.

How Tulare County Solid Waste Compares

Tulare County Solid Waste's 4.00 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 well above peers (4.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-04-27

Last Inspection

2019-09-06

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,923

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $7,923 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

37.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

62.5% 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

$23,745

Current Penalty Amount

$15,845

Penalty Reduction

33.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,900 from the initial assessment of $23,745. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Tulare County Solid Waste Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 8 2.7
Total Penalty $15,845 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,923 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tulare County Solid Waste, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,845 here).

Green Vision Materials, INC. $15,880 OH Borough of National Park - Department of Public Works $15,800 NJ Ruiter Construction, LLC $15,800 NV US Metro Group $15,900 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Alpha Technical Services Corporation, LC 2 insp. Pasadena, TX HVFG, LLC 2 insp. Bethel, NY Morrison Tank and Vault INC 2 insp. Morrison, TN Township of Old Bridge Department of Public Works 2 insp. Old Bridge, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

LMS Guam Acacia
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
Daytona Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
Sib General Contractors, LLC
Mount Holly, NC
0 inspections $0
SecurityRI.Com
North Providence, RI
0 inspections $0

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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 Tulare County Solid Waste safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tulare County Solid Waste's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 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 Tulare County Solid Waste have? ▼
Tulare County Solid Waste has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,845.
How many OSHA inspections has Tulare County Solid Waste had? ▼
Tulare County Solid Waste has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-04-27 and the most recent on 2019-09-06. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tulare County Solid Waste? ▼
Tulare County Solid Waste has been assessed $15,845 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,745 (a 33.3% reduction).
Does Tulare County Solid Waste have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tulare County Solid Waste 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 Tulare County Solid Waste operate in? ▼
Tulare County Solid Waste operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562212). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Tulare County Solid Waste rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tulare County Solid Waste ranks #22,725 (the top quarter 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 Tulare County Solid Waste's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tulare County Solid Waste's total OSHA penalty of $15,845 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (4.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, SecurityRI.Com in North Providence, RI 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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