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Administrative & Waste Services · Cedar Rapids, IA

Abatement Specialties LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Abatement Specialties LLC ranks #90,907 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$626
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#90,907
of 99,447 penalized employers

Abatement Specialties LLC in Cedar Rapids, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $626. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Abatement Specialties LLC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #90,907 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Southbend Industrial INC in Clover, SC is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $626 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#90,907
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Abatement Specialties LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Abatement Specialties LLC runs well below peers (0.17x 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

$626 Top 9% most affordable more affordable than 91% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Abatement Specialties LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.620.427.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF NEWARK WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26WALL TOWNSHIP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BOROUGH OF WOODLAND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LOTUS LAWNCARE SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4J BAR ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BFI WASTE SERVICES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SHREWSBURY DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HEPA ENVIRONMENTAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ARAMARK SERVICES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20DILIGENCE SECURITY G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11WRIGHTSTOWN BOROUGH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FLAG CONTAINER SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6QUANTUM BIOPOWER SOU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8K-PLUS INDUSTRIAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AAA DISPOSAL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 820/20 COMMERCIAL CAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF PLAINFIELD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOMCO TREE SERVICE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CAROLINA HOME TECH I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SCENIC RIDGE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Abatement Specialtie…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Abatement Specialties LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Abatement Specialties LLC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Abatement Specialties LLC ranks #3,112 at $626 current penalty.

How Abatement Specialties LLC Compares

Abatement Specialties LLC's 1.50 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 below peers (0.17x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-07-06

Last Inspection

2017-04-04

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$313

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $313 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$1,250

Current Penalty Amount

$626

Penalty Reduction

49.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $624 from the initial assessment of $1,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Abatement Specialties LLC compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Abatement Specialties LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 3 2.7
Total Penalty $626 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $313 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Abatement Specialties LLC, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($626 here).

Southbend Industrial INC $626 SC Hermans Landscape Supplies INC $625 MN Tito Contractors INC $625 MD Gibson Wine CO. $625 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Newark Water & Sewer Utilities 2 insp. Newark, NJ Wall Township 2 insp. Wall Township, NJ Borough of Woodland Park 2 insp. Woodland Park, NJ Lotus Lawncare Services LLC. 2 insp. Kansas City, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Southbend Industrial INC
Clover, SC
2 inspections $626
Hermans Landscape Supplies INC
Jordan, MN
2 inspections $625
Tito Contractors INC
Derwood, MD
2 inspections $625
Gibson Wine CO.
Sanger, CA
2 inspections $625
CJ Equity LLC
Eugene, OR
2 inspections $630

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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 Abatement Specialties LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Abatement Specialties LLC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Abatement Specialties LLC have? ▼
Abatement Specialties LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $626.
How many OSHA inspections has Abatement Specialties LLC had? ▼
Abatement Specialties LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-06 and the most recent on 2017-04-04. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Abatement Specialties LLC? ▼
Abatement Specialties LLC has been assessed $626 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,250 (a 49.9% reduction).
Does Abatement Specialties LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Abatement Specialties LLC has 2 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 Abatement Specialties LLC operate in? ▼
Abatement Specialties LLC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562910). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Abatement Specialties LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Abatement Specialties LLC ranks #90,907 (the lower 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 Abatement Specialties LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Abatement Specialties LLC's total OSHA penalty of $626 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Southbend Industrial INC in Clover, SC is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $626 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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