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Atlantic Environmental Construction

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Atlantic Environmental Construction ranks #38,400 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty86% serious
$8,945
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#38,400
of 99,447 penalized employers

Atlantic Environmental Construction in Norfolk, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,945. 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 Environmental Construction 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 7.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,400 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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 well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Mid-Atlantic Security Agency, LLC in Finksburg, MD is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.3
violations per inspection
86.4%
of violations were serious
#38,400
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (7.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Atlantic Environmental Construction runs well above peers (2.4x 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

$8,945 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Atlantic Environmental Construction.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.823.635.447.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAPLEWOOD DEPARTMENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BRAND ENERGY SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ARAMARK, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5INSULATION TECHNOLOG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1AMERICAN BATTERY TEC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0AVENTURE STAFFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0REPUBLIC SERVICES OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0YABUCOA DEVELOPMENT SE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0AMERIDGE POLYMER, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14NATIONWIDE TREE SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BARON HR, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AAM INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SELECT STAFFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GARDA CL NORTHWEST INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ADVENTURES INTERNATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ESSEX CO DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11AEP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FIRSTAR FIBER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 45GARAVENTA ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10STEVENS DISPOSAL & R…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24Atlantic Environment…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22
Atlantic Environmental Construction has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Atlantic Environmental Construction in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Atlantic Environmental Construction is the #1,265 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($8,945).

How Atlantic Environmental Construction Compares

Atlantic Environmental Construction's 7.33 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 (2.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-10-18

Last Inspection

2012-07-19

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,982

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 7.3 violations per visit. That's $2,982 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

86.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

13.6% 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

$8,945

Current Penalty Amount

$8,945

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Atlantic Environmental Construction compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Atlantic Environmental Construction Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 22 2.7
Total Penalty $8,945 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,982 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Atlantic Environmental Construction, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,945 here).

Rumpke Transportation Company, LLC. $8,939 OH Metro Waste Authority $8,930 IA Elteq Management Company, INC. $8,925 PA Adcare Health Systems, INC. $8,925 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Maplewood Department of Public Works 3 insp. Maplewood, NJ Brand Energy Solutions 3 insp. Deer Park, TX Aramark 3 insp. Los Angeles, CA Insulation Technologies, INC. 3 insp. Brownsville, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mid-Atlantic Security Agency, LLC
Finksburg, MD
0 inspections $0
Rumpke Transportation Company, LLC.
Cincinnati, OH
2 inspections $8,939
Integrated Security Solutions (ISS), Inc.
Kalispell, MT
0 inspections $0
Dr Power Washers
Mabank, TX
0 inspections $0
The Logistics Company, Inc.
Fayetteville, NC
0 inspections $0

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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 Atlantic Environmental Construction safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Atlantic Environmental Construction's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 3 inspections, including 19 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 Atlantic Environmental Construction have? ▼
Atlantic Environmental Construction has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,945.
How many OSHA inspections has Atlantic Environmental Construction had? ▼
Atlantic Environmental Construction has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-18 and the most recent on 2012-07-19. This averages 7.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Atlantic Environmental Construction? ▼
Atlantic Environmental Construction has been assessed $8,945 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Atlantic Environmental Construction have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Atlantic Environmental Construction has 19 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 Atlantic Environmental Construction operate in? ▼
Atlantic Environmental Construction 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 Atlantic Environmental Construction rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Atlantic Environmental Construction ranks #38,400 (the upper 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 Atlantic Environmental Construction's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Atlantic Environmental Construction's total OSHA penalty of $8,945 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mid-Atlantic Security Agency, LLC in Finksburg, MD 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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