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Administrative & Waste Services · Christiansted, VI

Bates Trucking and Trash Removal

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bates Trucking and Trash Removal ranks #79,415 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty83% serious
$1,692
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#79,415
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bates Trucking and Trash Removal in Christiansted, VI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,692. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bates Trucking and Trash Removal 4 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,415 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Aftermath Services in Oakdale, MN is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#79,415
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 4 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Bates Trucking and Trash Removal runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$1,692 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% 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 Bates Trucking and Trash Removal.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCRIM, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9YOSEMITE HOSPITALITY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11CAMBRO MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3SMG, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 27DOYON/ARAMARK JOINT …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10WHEELABRATOR MILLBUR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8NORTH VALLEY TREE SE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SC ENVIRONMENTAL SER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14SELECT STAFFING, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2ROCHESTER CITY DES B…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3PERSONNEL OPTIONS, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0TOWNSHIP OF EAST HAN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18JD WORKFORCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5EASTAMPTON TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12TOTAL EMPLOYMENT & M…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4NCM CONTRACTING GROU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9LUMBERTON TOWNSHIP DPW, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 27BOROUGH OF HAMBURG D…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15TOWNSHIP OF BETHLEHE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 28SAFETY SYSTEMS AND S…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16Bates Trucking and T…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6
Bates Trucking and Trash Removal has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Bates Trucking and Trash Removal in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Bates Trucking and Trash Removal sits at penalty rank #2,663 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($1,692 assessed).

How Bates Trucking and Trash Removal Compares

Bates Trucking and Trash Removal'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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2013-04-18

Last Inspection

2025-08-01

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$423

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 4 inspections over 12 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $423 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$3,744

Current Penalty Amount

$1,692

Penalty Reduction

54.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,052 from the initial assessment of $3,744. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Bates Trucking and Trash Removal compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bates Trucking and Trash Removal Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.2
Violations 6 2.7
Total Penalty $1,692 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $423 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bates Trucking and Trash Removal, both outside VI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,692 here).

State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services $1,700 CT Crown Cork & Seal USA, INC. $1,700 OH Aj Jones $1,700 VA Culligan Water Technologies $1,700 VT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Crim 4 insp. San Juan, PR Yosemite Hospitality, LLC 4 insp. Yosemite National Park, CA Cambro Manufacturing Company 4 insp. Huntington Beach, CA SMG 4 insp. Uniondale, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

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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 Bates Trucking and Trash Removal safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bates Trucking and Trash Removal's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 4 inspections, including 5 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 Bates Trucking and Trash Removal have? ▼
Bates Trucking and Trash Removal has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,692.
How many OSHA inspections has Bates Trucking and Trash Removal had? ▼
Bates Trucking and Trash Removal has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-18 and the most recent on 2025-08-01. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bates Trucking and Trash Removal? ▼
Bates Trucking and Trash Removal has been assessed $1,692 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,744 (a 54.8% reduction).
Does Bates Trucking and Trash Removal have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bates Trucking and Trash Removal has 5 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 Bates Trucking and Trash Removal operate in? ▼
Bates Trucking and Trash Removal 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 Bates Trucking and Trash Removal rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bates Trucking and Trash Removal ranks #79,415 (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 Bates Trucking and Trash Removal's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bates Trucking and Trash Removal's total OSHA penalty of $1,692 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, Aftermath Services in Oakdale, MN 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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