California Waste Solutions Safety Record

San Jose, CA · Administrative & Waste Services

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 01/27/2022

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, California Waste Solutions in San Jose, California has 33 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 5 classified as serious and $34,140 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2002 to 2022.

California Waste Solutions in San Jose, California has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the administrative & waste services industry, this places California Waste Solutions among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

5 of the 33 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. California workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

4.7 California Waste Solutions violations/inspection
vs
2.8 Administrative & Waste Services avg
Above industry average
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7 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
3 Serious (5 yr)
$15,740 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 33 violations, $34,140 in penalties across 7 inspections
33 Total Violations
7 Total Inspections
5 Total Serious
$34,140 Total Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
3 ($1,680)
Serious?
2 ($8,100)
3203. A OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2002
3209. A OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2007
Violations decreased 82% over the past 5 years (5 recent vs 28 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $51,405 in penalties for California Waste Solutions, later reduced to $34,140 — a 34% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
3209. A OSHA Standard
2 citations $560
3203. A OSHA Standard
2 citations $730
6151. C01 OSHA Standard
1 citation $150
5185.(N) OSHA Standard
1 citation $5,400
5162.(E) OSHA Standard
1 citation $560

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No workplace accident investigations on file for California Waste Solutions in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/27/2022 Planned? San Jose, CA 5 $9,780
03/04/2021 M? San Jose, CA 2 $5,960
11/18/2020 Accident? San Jose, CA 2 $8,400
09/25/2012 Complaint? San Jose, CA 10 $2,240
12/04/2007 Complaint? San Jose, CA 0 $0
05/22/2007 Complaint? San Jose, CA 7 $2,100
11/25/2002 Complaint? San Jose, CA 7 $5,660

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