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Atlantic Drain Service Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Atlantic Drain Service Company, INC. has a concerning safety record: 39 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty46% serious
$1.52M
OSHA penalties
39
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#15
of 100,495 penalized employers

Atlantic Drain Service Company, INC. in Boston, MA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 39 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1.52M. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Atlantic Drain Service Company, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 39 violations, averaging 13.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 18 were classified as serious and 10 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Stratis Construction INC. in Phoenix, AZ is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

13.0
violations per inspection
46.2%
of violations were serious
100%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Atlantic Drain Service Company, INC. runs far above peers (224.5x 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

$1,515,373 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($1,515,373) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $1,515,373 $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

What the Data Says About Atlantic Drain Service Company, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Atlantic Drain Service Company, INC. in Boston, MA includes 3 OSHA inspections and 39 violations, translating to 13.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 18 (46.2%) were classified as serious, 10 (25.6%) as willful, and 8 (20.5%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $1.52M in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1.52M - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $505,124. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs far above peers (224.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2015-06-01 to 2016-10-21, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-06-01

Last Inspection

2016-10-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

13.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$505,124

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 13.0 violations per visit. That's $505,124 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

46.2% of total

10

Willful

25.6% of total

8

Repeat

20.5% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

7.7% 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

$1.52M

Current Penalty Amount

$1.52M

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Atlantic Drain Service Company, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Atlantic Drain Service Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 39 3.3
Total Penalty $1.52M $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $505,124 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atlantic Drain Service Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Atlantic Drain Service Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 39 violations across 3 inspections, including 18 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Atlantic Drain Service Company, INC. have? ▼
Atlantic Drain Service Company, INC. has 39 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 10 willful, and 8 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1.52M.
How many OSHA inspections has Atlantic Drain Service Company, INC. had? ▼
Atlantic Drain Service Company, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-01 and the most recent on 2016-10-21. This averages 13.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Atlantic Drain Service Company, INC.? ▼
Atlantic Drain Service Company, INC. has been assessed $1.52M in current OSHA penalties.
Does Atlantic Drain Service Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Atlantic Drain Service Company, INC. has 18 serious violations, 10 willful violations, and 8 repeat 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 Atlantic Drain Service Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Atlantic Drain Service Company, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Atlantic Drain Service Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Atlantic Drain Service Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1.52M is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (224.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Stratis Construction INC. in Phoenix, AZ is a similar construction employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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