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Administrative & Waste Services · Tacoma, WA

United Building Service INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Building Service INC ranks #85,979 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$1,040
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#85,979
of 99,447 penalized employers

United Building Service INC in Tacoma, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,040. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected United Building Service INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #85,979 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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, SK Services in Lakewood, NJ is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#85,979
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How United Building Service INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows United Building Service INC runs well below peers (0.28x 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

$1,040 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 United Building Service INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.53.368.811.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJAMES O'BRIEN & CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DYNAMIC LIFECYCLE IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7COURTESY STAFFING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BOROUGH OF OCEANPORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HBM ACQUISITIONS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALTERNATIVE STAFFING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1METRO WASTE AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ASAP ENVIRONMENTAL I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OSI ENVIRONMENTAL, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BURFORD'S TREE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FEDERAL MAINTENANCE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SMG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AMAZINGMAIL.COM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ROCKLAND TREE EXPERT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CEDAR RAPIDS TANK WASH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GEODIS SCO USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GENESIS SECURITY SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RELIABLE RESOURCES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MPM BUILDING SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2United Building Serv…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
United Building Service INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

United Building Service INC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, United Building Service INC sits at penalty rank #2,915 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($1,040 assessed).

How United Building Service INC Compares

United Building Service INC's 3.00 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 below peers (0.28x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-04-04

Last Inspection

2013-11-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$520

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $520 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

16.7% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$1,040

Current Penalty Amount

$1,040

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 United Building Service INC compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric United Building Service INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 6 2.7
Total Penalty $1,040 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $520 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for United Building Service INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,040 here).

Pro Disposal Maryland, LLC T/a Perry's Solid Waste Disposal $1,041 MD Utility Tree Service INC $1,045 CA Aam INC $1,045 OR Depaul Industries $1,045 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

James O'brien & CO. 2 insp. Winnetka, IL Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations, INC. 2 insp. Onalaska, WI Courtesy Staffing INC 2 insp. Ontario, CA Borough of Oceanport Department of Public Works 2 insp. Oceanport, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

OC Services Corporation
Wichita, KS
0 inspections $0
Above and Beyond Cleaning
Chatham, IL
0 inspections $0
Pro Disposal Maryland, LLC T/a Perry's Solid Waste Disposal
Mountain Lake Park, MD
2 inspections $1,041
Spotless Company
Plover, WI
0 inspections $0
SK Services
Lakewood, NJ
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 United Building Service INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, United Building Service INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. 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 United Building Service INC have? ▼
United Building Service INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,040.
How many OSHA inspections has United Building Service INC had? ▼
United Building Service INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-04 and the most recent on 2013-11-19. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Building Service INC? ▼
United Building Service INC has been assessed $1,040 in current OSHA penalties.
Does United Building Service INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United Building Service INC has 3 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 United Building Service INC operate in? ▼
United Building Service INC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561790). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does United Building Service INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, United Building Service INC ranks #85,979 (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 United Building Service INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United Building Service INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,040 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, SK Services in Lakewood, NJ 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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