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Administrative & Waste Services · San Jose, CA

Waste Connections of California, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Waste Connections of California, INC. ranks #35,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$10,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#35,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Waste Connections of California, INC. in San Jose, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Waste Connections of California, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). 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, County of Cumberland Department of Public Works - Buildings & Grounds in Bridgeton, NJ is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,000 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#35,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Waste Connections of California, INC. runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$10,000 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Waste Connections of California, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.719.429.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRAFAEL HOLDINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13FORT LOUDON WASTE AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37JNL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JOBCONNECTION SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHRIN HAULING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STELLAR MANAGEMENT G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOWNSHIP OF NORTH BE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SUNSHINE WINDOW CLEA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2M & N GENERAL CONTR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BARNES TREE SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CAN DO SERVICES PACI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WESTERN ELITE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JONES LANG LASALLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE EMPLOYMENT COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JEFF RASBERRY & JAY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PAS-SEATTLE PAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOCRRA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEVADA ROSELAND, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MONROE TOWN MAINTENA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALGOOD - PARKS & REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Waste Connections of…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Waste Connections of California, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Waste Connections of California, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Waste Connections of California, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,156 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($10,000 assessed).

How Waste Connections of California, INC. Compares

Waste Connections of California, INC.'s 1.00 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 (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-03-29

Last Inspection

2017-10-02

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $5,000 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$18,750

Current Penalty Amount

$10,000

Penalty Reduction

46.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,750 from the initial assessment of $18,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Waste Connections of California, INC. compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Waste Connections of California, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 2 2.7
Total Penalty $10,000 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,000 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Waste Connections of California, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,000 here).

Pro Disposal INC. $10,000 PA Window Cleaning Specialists, INC. $10,000 AL County of Cumberland Department of Public Works - Buildings & Grounds $10,000 NJ City of Union City Department of Public Works $10,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Rafael Holdings, INC. 2 insp. Newark, NJ Fort Loudon Waste and Recycling, INC. 2 insp. Knoxville, TN JNL Corporation 2 insp. Saipan, MP Jobconnection Services, INC. 2 insp. Mine Hill, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pro Disposal INC.
Johnstown, PA
2 inspections $10,000
Contemporary Services Corporation
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $10,000
Window Cleaning Specialists, INC.
Birmingham, AL
2 inspections $10,000
County of Cumberland Department of Public Works - Buildings & Grounds
Bridgeton, NJ
2 inspections $10,000
Ucor
Oak Ridge, TN
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 Waste Connections of California, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Waste Connections of California, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Waste Connections of California, INC. have? ▼
Waste Connections of California, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Waste Connections of California, INC. had? ▼
Waste Connections of California, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-29 and the most recent on 2017-10-02. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Waste Connections of California, INC.? ▼
Waste Connections of California, INC. has been assessed $10,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,750 (a 46.7% reduction).
What industry does Waste Connections of California, INC. operate in? ▼
Waste Connections of California, INC. 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 Waste Connections of California, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Waste Connections of California, INC. ranks #35,184 (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 Waste Connections of California, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Waste Connections of California, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,000 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, County of Cumberland Department of Public Works - Buildings & Grounds in Bridgeton, NJ is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $10,000 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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