Administrative & Waste Services · Saratoga, CA

Walter Robertson

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Walter Robertson ranks #23,685 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty33% serious
$15,225
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#23,685
of 99,447 penalized employers

Walter Robertson in Saratoga, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,225. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Walter Robertson 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,685 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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, A.P.D.C. Services @ Legacy Vacation Village in Kissimmee, FL is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#23,685
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Walter Robertson compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Walter Robertson runs well above peers (4.1x 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

$15,225 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Walter Robertson.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBURLINGTON CITY DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MID AMERICA RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SCOTT YATES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALLIANCE RECYCLING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LKM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MARTIN J GRUNDER JR.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WALTER HOWARD DBA TO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STAUFFER LAWN & LAND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GARDA CL NEW ENGLAND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1S & S TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CONTROLLED ASBESTOS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2G & G GARBAGE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DMR COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALTA TREE SERVICE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ARBORSCAPE LTD INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DAVE'S PROFESSIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PREMIER STAFFING SOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SUNRISE LANDSCAPE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0KALITTA AIR LLC STS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ABMECH ACQUISITIONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Walter Robertson, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Walter Robertson has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Walter Robertson in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Walter Robertson sits at penalty rank #836 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($15,225 assessed).

How Walter Robertson Compares

Walter Robertson's 4.50 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 (4.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-10-07

Last Inspection

2023-11-14

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,613

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $7,613 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

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

$19,110

Current Penalty Amount

$15,225

Penalty Reduction

20.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,885 from the initial assessment of $19,110. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Walter Robertson compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Walter Robertson Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 9 2.7
Total Penalty $15,225 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,613 $3,188

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Walter Robertson, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Walter Robertson safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Walter Robertson's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Walter Robertson have?
Walter Robertson has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,225.
How many OSHA inspections has Walter Robertson had?
Walter Robertson has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-10-07 and the most recent on 2023-11-14. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Walter Robertson?
Walter Robertson has been assessed $15,225 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,110 (a 20.3% reduction).
Does Walter Robertson have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Walter Robertson has 3 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 Walter Robertson operate in?
Walter Robertson operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561730). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Walter Robertson rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Walter Robertson ranks #23,685 (the top quarter 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 Walter Robertson's safety record compare to industry average?
Walter Robertson's total OSHA penalty of $15,225 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (4.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, A.P.D.C. Services @ Legacy Vacation Village in Kissimmee, FL 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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