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Administrative & Waste Services · Tacoma, WA

University Place Refuse Serv

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), University Place Refuse Serv ranks #90,718 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty71% serious
$650
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#90,718
of 99,447 penalized employers

University Place Refuse Serv in Tacoma, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $650. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected University Place Refuse Serv 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 21 violations, averaging 10.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #90,718 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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, Gabriel's Tree Services & Landscaping in Los Angeles, CA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $650 in current penalties.

10.5
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#90,718
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How University Place Refuse Serv compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows University Place Refuse Serv runs well below peers (0.17x 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

$650 Top 9% most affordable more affordable than 91% 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 University Place Refuse Serv.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPETAG CORP./RETTRA P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALL SET RESTORATION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27VLAD RESTORATION LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ACTION ENVIRONMENTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ELITE LOGISTIC SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LEADEC CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRI-BROTHERS TREE AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WOODSTOCK TREE SURGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PAULSBORO BOROUGH DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRUGREEN LIMITED PAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21LACH CONTRACTING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6REAVAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JJ'S TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LEGENDARY TREE CARE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7STERICYCLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VI WASTE MANAGEMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FCC ENVIRONMENTAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LABOR FINDERS OF VIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0University Place Ref…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21
University Place Refuse Serv has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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.

University Place Refuse Serv in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: University Place Refuse Serv is the #3,099 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($650).

How University Place Refuse Serv Compares

University Place Refuse Serv's 10.50 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 (0.17x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-08-18

Last Inspection

2014-08-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$325

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.5 violations per visit. That's $325 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$1,400

Current Penalty Amount

$650

Penalty Reduction

53.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $750 from the initial assessment of $1,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How University Place Refuse Serv compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric University Place Refuse Serv Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 21 2.7
Total Penalty $650 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $325 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for University Place Refuse Serv, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($650 here).

Gabriel's Tree Services & Landscaping $650 CA FCR Tennessee LLC $650 TN Adecco USA, INC. $650 NC Pool Professionals of the Carolinas, INC. $650 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Petag CORP./Rettra Plastic 2 insp. Houston, TX Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC 2 insp. Wichita, KS All Set Restoration CO., INC. 2 insp. Lakewood, CO Vlad Restoration LTD 2 insp. New York, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Gabriel's Tree Services & Landscaping
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $650
FCR Tennessee LLC
Memphis, TN
2 inspections $650
Adecco USA, INC.
Durham, NC
2 inspections $650
Pool Professionals of the Carolinas, INC.
Raleigh, NC
2 inspections $650
Servpro of Tacoma
Fife, WA
2 inspections $650

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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 University Place Refuse Serv safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, University Place Refuse Serv's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 2 inspections, including 15 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 University Place Refuse Serv have? ▼
University Place Refuse Serv has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $650.
How many OSHA inspections has University Place Refuse Serv had? ▼
University Place Refuse Serv has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-08-18 and the most recent on 2014-08-26. This averages 10.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for University Place Refuse Serv? ▼
University Place Refuse Serv has been assessed $650 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,400 (a 53.6% reduction).
Does University Place Refuse Serv have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. University Place Refuse Serv has 15 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 University Place Refuse Serv operate in? ▼
University Place Refuse Serv operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562111). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does University Place Refuse Serv rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, University Place Refuse Serv ranks #90,718 (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 University Place Refuse Serv's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
University Place Refuse Serv's total OSHA penalty of $650 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, Gabriel's Tree Services & Landscaping in Los Angeles, CA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $650 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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