PlainWorker
Employers › CA

Administrative & Waste Services · Saint Helena, CA

Upper Valley Disposal Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Upper Valley Disposal Service ranks #38,948 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty18% serious
$8,755
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#38,948
of 99,447 penalized employers

Upper Valley Disposal Service in Saint Helena, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,755. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Upper Valley Disposal Service 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,948 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Town of Thomaston in Thomaston, CT is another administrative & waste services employer with 17 OSHA inspections on record and $8,752 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
18.2%
of violations were serious
#38,948
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

Open my watchlist

How Upper Valley Disposal Service compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Upper Valley Disposal Service runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$8,755 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Upper Valley Disposal Service.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREENSTAR MID-AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24BOROUGH OF HIGH BRID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23LITTLE EGG HARBOR TO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CITY OF PORT REPUBLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DIAMOND STAFFING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3D & K LAWN CARE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8STAFF MANAGEMENT GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PRO DISPOSAL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CMS FACILITIES MAINT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OCCUPATIONAL TRAININ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RURAL/METRO FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7YADKIN VALLEY MECHAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AUGUST ENTERPRISES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2QUALITY LABOR SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CONTACT SECURITY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BRINKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JAMES TERRY TREE SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5C S LIGHTING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OLD MAIDS/MINI MAIDS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INSULATION & ENVIRON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Upper Valley Disposa…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Upper Valley Disposal Service has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Upper Valley Disposal Service in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Upper Valley Disposal Service sits at penalty rank #1,289 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($8,755 assessed).

How Upper Valley Disposal Service Compares

Upper Valley Disposal Service's 5.50 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 above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-04-27

Last Inspection

2023-12-08

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,378

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $4,378 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

18.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

81.8% 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

$9,315

Current Penalty Amount

$8,755

Penalty Reduction

6.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $560 from the initial assessment of $9,315. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Upper Valley Disposal Service compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Upper Valley Disposal Service Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 11 2.7
Total Penalty $8,755 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,378 $3,188
View all 12,823 employers in Administrative & Waste Services →

Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Upper Valley Disposal Service, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,755 here).

Heczko Landscaping & Construction, LLC $8,756 OH Town of Thomaston $8,752 CT Southern Nevada Environmental Services, INC. $8,760 NV Maple Mountain CO-Packers, LLC $8,775 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Greenstar Mid-America LLC DBA Greenstar 2 insp. San Antonio, TX Borough of High Bridge- Public Works Department 2 insp. High Bridge, NJ Little Egg Harbor Township DPW 2 insp. Little Egg Harbor TWP, NJ City of Port Republic DPW 2 insp. Port Republic, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tree Works LLC
Edmond, OK
0 inspections $0
Heczko Landscaping & Construction, LLC
Avon Lake, OH
2 inspections $8,756
First Class Hospitality Inc @ Celebration STE
Kissimmee, FL
0 inspections $0
Town of Thomaston
Thomaston, CT
17 inspections $8,752
OHM Resources, Inc.
Colfax, NC
0 inspections $0

Compare Upper Valley Disposal Service vs Tree Works LLC side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Upper Valley Disposal Service's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Upper Valley Disposal Service against Tree Works LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Upper Valley Disposal Service'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
  • Before you accept a job or raise a safety concern, search any employer for its own OSHA inspection history the same way you found this one. Search employers

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 Upper Valley Disposal Service safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Upper Valley Disposal Service's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Upper Valley Disposal Service have? ▼
Upper Valley Disposal Service has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,755.
How many OSHA inspections has Upper Valley Disposal Service had? ▼
Upper Valley Disposal Service has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-27 and the most recent on 2023-12-08. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Upper Valley Disposal Service? ▼
Upper Valley Disposal Service has been assessed $8,755 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,315 (a 6.0% reduction).
Does Upper Valley Disposal Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Upper Valley Disposal Service has 2 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 Upper Valley Disposal Service operate in? ▼
Upper Valley Disposal Service 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 Upper Valley Disposal Service rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Upper Valley Disposal Service ranks #38,948 (the upper 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 Upper Valley Disposal Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Upper Valley Disposal Service's total OSHA penalty of $8,755 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Thomaston in Thomaston, CT is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $8,752 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.

Verify with OSHA establishment search →

Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.