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Atlantic Waste Disposal INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Atlantic Waste Disposal INC ranks #87,066 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$963
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#87,066
of 99,447 penalized employers

Atlantic Waste Disposal INC in Arecibo, PR has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $963. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Atlantic Waste Disposal INC: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in just 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection - fewer than typical. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,066 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Penn Line Service INC in Henrico, VA is another administrative & waste services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $956 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#87,066
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 86/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 4 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Atlantic Waste Disposal INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Atlantic Waste Disposal INC runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$963 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% 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 Atlantic Waste Disposal INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13RECYCLE ANN ARBOR, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16ADVANCED CALL CENTER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1GROVER LANDSCAPE SER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0GOTWORX STAFFING, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0MARBORG INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10ATLANTIC ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3HAZLETON OIL & ENVIR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF NORFOLK, PAR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6LAUREL SPRINGS BOROU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17COLUMBIA BUILDING SE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10PENA'S DISPOSAL INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10LITTLE EGG HARBOR DPW, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21ALLIANCE RESIDENTIAL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4EME INDUSTRIAL SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5SERVICES PLUS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26VALICOR ENVIRONMENTA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3BREWSTER VILLAGE HALL, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20Atlantic Waste Dispo…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1
Atlantic Waste Disposal INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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 Waste Disposal INC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Atlantic Waste Disposal INC is the #2,954 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($963).

How Atlantic Waste Disposal INC Compares

Atlantic Waste Disposal INC's 0.25 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 (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2017-04-25

Last Inspection

2018-03-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$241

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $241 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$1,925

Current Penalty Amount

$963

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $962 from the initial assessment of $1,925. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Atlantic Waste Disposal INC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.2
Violations 1 2.7
Total Penalty $963 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $241 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Atlantic Waste Disposal INC, both outside PR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($963 here).

Manpower Group, INC. $961 TX Select Staffing $960 CA Bayview Environmental Services, INC. $960 CA Stericycle INC $969 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Bordentown Township DPW 4 insp. Bordentown, NJ Recycle Ann Arbor 4 insp. Ann Arbor, MI Advanced Call Center Technologies LLC 4 insp. North Highlands, CA Grover Landscape Services, INC. 4 insp. Modesto, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Manpower Group, INC.
El Paso, TX
2 inspections $961
Select Staffing
Commerce, CA
2 inspections $960
Bayview Environmental Services, INC.
Berkeley, CA
3 inspections $960
Stericycle INC
North Salt Lake, UT
2 inspections $969
Penn Line Service INC
Henrico, VA
3 inspections $956

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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 Waste Disposal INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Atlantic Waste Disposal INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 4 inspections, including 1 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 Atlantic Waste Disposal INC have? ▼
Atlantic Waste Disposal INC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $963.
How many OSHA inspections has Atlantic Waste Disposal INC had? ▼
Atlantic Waste Disposal INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-04-25 and the most recent on 2018-03-09. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Atlantic Waste Disposal INC? ▼
Atlantic Waste Disposal INC has been assessed $963 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,925 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Atlantic Waste Disposal INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Atlantic Waste Disposal INC has 1 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 Waste Disposal INC operate in? ▼
Atlantic Waste Disposal 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 Atlantic Waste Disposal INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Atlantic Waste Disposal INC ranks #87,066 (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 Atlantic Waste Disposal INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Atlantic Waste Disposal INC's total OSHA penalty of $963 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Penn Line Service INC in Henrico, VA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $956 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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