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Administrative & Waste Services · Crookston, MN

US Security Associates INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), US Security Associates INC ranks #77,111 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$1,960
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#77,111
of 99,447 penalized employers

US Security Associates INC in Crookston, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,960. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected US Security Associates INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,111 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Plaza Carolina Mall LP in Barceloneta, PR is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,960 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#77,111
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How US Security Associates INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows US Security Associates INC runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$1,960 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 US Security Associates INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPL SOLUTIONS GROUP, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WEST DEPTFORD DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18TOWNSHIP OF CHATHAM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BUFFALO RECYCLING EN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17NJ TURNPIKE AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BOROUGH OF ORADELL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JF4 ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BRINKS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PACIFIC DIVING INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RANGER LAND SYSTEMS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PACKERS SANITATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PIONEER RECYCLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CANO A.C. SERVICES C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HEALTHCARE SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ERWIN RESINSOLUTIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TREEMASTERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6F. BASSO JR RUBBISH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DAVEY TREE SURGERY C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LANG ENVIRONMENTAL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEW ENGLAND RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4US Security Associat…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
US Security Associates INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

US Security Associates INC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, US Security Associates INC ranks #2,584 at $1,960 current penalty.

How US Security Associates INC Compares

US Security Associates INC's 1.50 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-05-27

Last Inspection

2015-05-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$980

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $980 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$2,800

Current Penalty Amount

$1,960

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $840 from the initial assessment of $2,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How US Security Associates INC compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric US Security Associates INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 3 2.7
Total Penalty $1,960 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $980 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for US Security Associates INC, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,960 here).

Brinks, INC. $1,960 NV Plaza Carolina Mall LP $1,960 PR Tri-J Metal Heat Treating CO. $1,955 CA Oe Enterprise, INC $1,954 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

PL Solutions Group, LLC 2 insp. Swedesboro, NJ West Deptford DPW 2 insp. West Deptford, NJ Township of Chatham 2 insp. Chatham, NJ Buffalo Recycling Enterprises, LLC 2 insp. Buffalo, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Brinks, INC.
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $1,960
Ames 1, LLC
Bessemer, AL
0 inspections $0
Plaza Carolina Mall LP
Barceloneta, PR
2 inspections $1,960
Securitas USA
Charlotte, NC
0 inspections $0
B & L Maintenance
Wichita Falls, TX
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 US Security Associates INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, US Security Associates INC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 US Security Associates INC have? ▼
US Security Associates INC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,960.
How many OSHA inspections has US Security Associates INC had? ▼
US Security Associates INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-27 and the most recent on 2015-05-27. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for US Security Associates INC? ▼
US Security Associates INC has been assessed $1,960 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,800 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does US Security Associates INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. US Security Associates INC has 1 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 US Security Associates INC operate in? ▼
US Security Associates INC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561612). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does US Security Associates INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, US Security Associates INC ranks #77,111 (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 US Security Associates INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
US Security Associates INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,960 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, Plaza Carolina Mall LP in Barceloneta, PR is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $1,960 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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