SUNSET WASTE SYSTEMS INC

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SUNSET WASTE SYSTEMS INC — a recyclable material merchant wholesalers facility located at 2721 S ELM AVE, FRESNO, CA 93706 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $18,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-03-30.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $18,000.00 is more than 3.5× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423930). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.

State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 7, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 12, 2010. Of the 1 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $18,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

The 2010 enforcement action against Sunset Waste Systems Inc. centered on a significant breach of Cal/OSHA Title 8, Section 3273(c), regarding the maintenance of permanent floors and working areas. The assessment of an $18,000 penalty for a single "