Administrative & Waste Services · Penn Yan, NY

Yates County Buildings & Grounds

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Yates County Buildings & Grounds has a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

50% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections

Yates County Buildings & Grounds in Penn Yan, NY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Yates County Buildings & Grounds 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 4 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 well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Worcester Public Facilities in Worcester, MA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 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.

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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 Yates County Buildings & Grounds.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWNSHIP OF FRELINGH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MAPLE SHADE TOWNSHIP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TORMAR CLEANING SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COVANTA HILLSBOROUGH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MPS GROUP, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DAYSPRING WINDOW CLE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3EASY TREE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NORTHERN TREES TREE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CIRCUIT COURT FOR BA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ELWOOD STAFFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ARMY CORPS OF ENGINE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3LEGACY MEASUREMENT S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20QUALITY PACKAGING SP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MQC ENTERPRISE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10FLORIDA PLASTIC RECY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TERRY FLOR DBA TERRY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PENNSVILLE TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26NFCO LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MIDWEST SERVICE GROUP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Yates County Buildin…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8
Yates County Buildings & Grounds has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

How Yates County Buildings & Grounds Compares

Yates County Buildings & Grounds's 2.67 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Yates County Buildings & Grounds to date. The Administrative & Waste Services sector average runs $3,740 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-05-02

Last Inspection

2019-08-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Yates County Buildings & Grounds compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Yates County Buildings & Grounds Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 8 2.7
Total Penalty $0 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,188

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Yates County Buildings & Grounds, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Yates County Buildings & Grounds's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Yates County Buildings & Grounds safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Yates County Buildings & Grounds's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Yates County Buildings & Grounds have?
Yates County Buildings & Grounds has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Yates County Buildings & Grounds had?
Yates County Buildings & Grounds has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-05-02 and the most recent on 2019-08-09. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Yates County Buildings & Grounds?
Yates County Buildings & Grounds has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Yates County Buildings & Grounds have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Yates County Buildings & Grounds has 4 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 Yates County Buildings & Grounds operate in?
Yates County Buildings & Grounds operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561720). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
How does Yates County Buildings & Grounds's safety record compare to industry average?
Yates County Buildings & Grounds's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Worcester Public Facilities in Worcester, MA 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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