Administrative & Waste Services · New Bedford, MA

Abc Disposal Service, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Abc Disposal Service, INC. ranks #22,516 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty73% serious
$16,000
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#22,516
of 99,447 penalized employers

Abc Disposal Service, INC. in New Bedford, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Abc Disposal Service, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,516 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, Four Seasons Landscaping in Spokane, WA is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
73.3%
of violations were serious
#22,516
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Abc Disposal Service, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Abc Disposal Service, INC. runs well above peers (4.3x 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

$16,000 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Abc Disposal Service, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLIQUID ENVIRONMENTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LITTLE FERRY PUBLIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BARONHR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GO-STAFF, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PRO ENVIRONMENTAL AB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MACOMB COMMUNITY COL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LEIDAL & HART MASON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MAIN STREET FIBERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KINSALE CONTRACTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3METAL GREEN RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FOOTHILL SANITARY LA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NATIONAL BUILDING MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GREAT RIVER ENERGY A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FLP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TIM STONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3UNITED DISPOSAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RAPIDCOM INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PEARSON ASBESTOS ABA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PENMAC STAFFING SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Abc Disposal Service…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Abc Disposal Service, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Abc Disposal Service, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Abc Disposal Service, INC. sits at penalty rank #801 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($16,000 assessed).

How Abc Disposal Service, INC. Compares

Abc Disposal Service, INC.'s 7.50 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 above peers (4.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-11-19

Last Inspection

2014-12-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $8,000 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

73.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

26.7% 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

$34,380

Current Penalty Amount

$16,000

Penalty Reduction

53.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,380 from the initial assessment of $34,380. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Abc Disposal Service, INC. compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Abc Disposal Service, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 15 2.7
Total Penalty $16,000 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,000 $3,188

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Abc Disposal Service, INC., both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Abc Disposal Service, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Abc Disposal Service, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Abc Disposal Service, INC. have?
Abc Disposal Service, INC. has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Abc Disposal Service, INC. had?
Abc Disposal Service, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-11-19 and the most recent on 2014-12-03. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Abc Disposal Service, INC.?
Abc Disposal Service, INC. has been assessed $16,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $34,380 (a 53.5% reduction).
Does Abc Disposal Service, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Abc Disposal Service, INC. has 11 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 Abc Disposal Service, INC. operate in?
Abc Disposal Service, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562111). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Abc Disposal Service, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Abc Disposal Service, INC. ranks #22,516 (the top quarter 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 Abc Disposal Service, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Abc Disposal Service, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $16,000 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (4.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Four Seasons Landscaping in Spokane, WA 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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