This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2009. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Action Garbage Service Safety Record

Matthews, NC · Administrative & Waste Services

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 06/12/2009

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Action Garbage Service in Matthews, North Carolina has 34 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 7 classified as serious and $2,000 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2003 to 2009.

Action Garbage Service, located in Matthews, North Carolina, was last inspected by OSHA in 2009. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 34 violations on file, 7 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,000.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

34 Violations
2 Inspections
7 Serious
$2,000 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
27 ($100)
Serious?
7 ($1,900)
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 2003
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2003
OSHA initially proposed $2,650 in penalties for Action Garbage Service, later reduced to $2,000 — a 25% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
6 citations
1910.0253 OSHA Standard
3 citations
1910.0125 OSHA Standard
3 citations
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
3 citations
7F01.02 OSHA Standard
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/12/2009 Planned? Matthews, NC 8 $1,300
08/04/2003 Planned? Matthews, NC 26 $700

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