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Administrative & Waste Services · Lincoln, NE

Von Busch & Sons, Refuse

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Von Busch & Sons, Refuse ranks #52,719 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$5,497
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#52,719
of 99,447 penalized employers

Von Busch & Sons, Refuse in Lincoln, NE 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: $5,497. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Von Busch & Sons, Refuse 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 #52,719 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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, Hazar-Bestos Corporation in Traverse City, MI is another administrative & waste services employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $5,500 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#52,719
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 Von Busch & Sons, Refuse compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Von Busch & Sons, Refuse runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$5,497 Top 47% most affordable more affordable than 53% 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

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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 Von Busch & Sons, Refuse.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.517.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWNSHIP OF MENDHAM …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22SPEEDY GONZALEZ LAND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PACKERS SANITATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PLEASANTON GARBAGE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22COLONIAL TREE CARE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14YORK REDUCTION SYSTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ADCARE HEALTH SYSTEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SEETON TURF WAREHOUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ACLOCHE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNIVERSAL ABATEMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EASTSIDE TREE WORKS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OWENS DEMOLITION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17SALVAGE BATTERY & LE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TRAC BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WEBSTER PROPERTY MAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MORAN ENVIRONMENTAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GREENTURF SERVICES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MASTERCORP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VOITH INDUSTRIAL SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Von Busch & Sons, Re…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Von Busch & Sons, Refuse 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.

Von Busch & Sons, Refuse in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Von Busch & Sons, Refuse ranks #1,726 at $5,497 current penalty.

How Von Busch & Sons, Refuse Compares

Von Busch & Sons, Refuse'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 above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-02-15

Last Inspection

2019-02-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,749

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $2,749 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$5,497

Current Penalty Amount

$5,497

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 Von Busch & Sons, Refuse compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Von Busch & Sons, Refuse Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 3 2.7
Total Penalty $5,497 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,749 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Von Busch & Sons, Refuse, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,497 here).

MPW Industrial Services, INC. $5,500 OH Hazar-Bestos Corporation $5,500 MI Aep $5,500 PR Resource MFG $5,500 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Township of Mendham Department of Public Works 2 insp. Brookside, NJ Speedy Gonzalez Landscaping, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL Packers Sanitation Services, INC. 2 insp. Columbus Junction, IA Borough of Mountainside 2 insp. Mountainside, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

G4S Security Solutions
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
MPW Industrial Services, INC.
Middletown, OH
2 inspections $5,500
ASAP Septic
Melba, ID
0 inspections $0
Hazar-Bestos Corporation
Traverse City, MI
4 inspections $5,500
Aep
Salinas, PR
2 inspections $5,500

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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 Von Busch & Sons, Refuse safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Von Busch & Sons, Refuse's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 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 Von Busch & Sons, Refuse have? ▼
Von Busch & Sons, Refuse has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,497.
How many OSHA inspections has Von Busch & Sons, Refuse had? ▼
Von Busch & Sons, Refuse has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-02-15 and the most recent on 2019-02-12. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Von Busch & Sons, Refuse? ▼
Von Busch & Sons, Refuse has been assessed $5,497 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Von Busch & Sons, Refuse have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Von Busch & Sons, Refuse 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 Von Busch & Sons, Refuse operate in? ▼
Von Busch & Sons, Refuse 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 Von Busch & Sons, Refuse rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Von Busch & Sons, Refuse ranks #52,719 (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 Von Busch & Sons, Refuse's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Von Busch & Sons, Refuse's total OSHA penalty of $5,497 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hazar-Bestos Corporation in Traverse City, MI is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $5,500 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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