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Covanta Bristol, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Covanta Bristol, INC. ranks #6,163 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty57% serious
$43,760
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#6,163
of 99,447 penalized employers

Covanta Bristol, INC. in Bristol, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $43,760. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Covanta Bristol, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 23 violations, averaging 11.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,163 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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, Ropheka Cares Home Health Agency in Orangeburg, SC is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

11.5
violations per inspection
56.5%
of violations were serious
#6,163
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Covanta Bristol, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Covanta Bristol, INC. runs far above peers (11.7x 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

$43,760 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Covanta Bristol, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWNSHIP OF ABERDEEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19TOWNSHIP OF MANTUA D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16THREE STAR GLOBAL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DOWN TO EARTH TREE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SERVICE CLEAN EAST INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MIDA INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MOUNTAINTOP ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22CONVERGEN ENERGY WI,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MR BULT'S INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11840 OWNERS LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KEN'S MARINE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EVERGREEN TREE SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HARTER'S TRASH & REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STANLEY STEEMER CARP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PROGRESSIVE WASTE SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JRA LANDSCAPE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GLOBAL BUILDING MAIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CAGLIA ENVIRONMENTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7STAFF RIGHT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SUBURBAN CAMPUS PROP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Covanta Bristol, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23
Covanta Bristol, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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.

Covanta Bristol, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Covanta Bristol, INC. sits at penalty rank #251 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($43,760 assessed).

How Covanta Bristol, INC. Compares

Covanta Bristol, INC.'s 11.50 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 far above peers (11.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-10-01

Last Inspection

2014-10-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$21,880

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.5 violations per visit. That's $21,880 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

56.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

43.5% 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

$80,100

Current Penalty Amount

$43,760

Penalty Reduction

45.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $36,340 from the initial assessment of $80,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Covanta Bristol, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 23 2.7
Total Penalty $43,760 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $21,880 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Covanta Bristol, INC., both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($43,760 here).

Township of Randolph Department of Public Works $43,900 NJ Ground Cover Clearing and Final Grade, LLC $43,905 GA Burlington County Roads & Bridges Section 2 $44,000 NJ Township of Logan DPW $43,400 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Township of Aberdeen Department of Public Works 2 insp. Keyport, NJ Township of Mantua Department of Public Works 2 insp. Mantua, NJ Three Star Global INC 2 insp. Commerce, CA Down to Earth Tree Service 2 insp. Guyton, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pitman Police Department
Pitman, NJ
2 inspections $0
Ropheka Cares Home Health Agency
Orangeburg, SC
0 inspections $0
U.S. Lawns of Ridgeland
Ridgeland, MS
0 inspections $0
Township of Randolph Department of Public Works
Randolph, NJ
6 inspections $43,900
Ground Cover Clearing and Final Grade, LLC
Atlanta, GA
2 inspections $43,905

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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 Covanta Bristol, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Covanta Bristol, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 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 Covanta Bristol, INC. have? ▼
Covanta Bristol, INC. has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $43,760.
How many OSHA inspections has Covanta Bristol, INC. had? ▼
Covanta Bristol, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-01 and the most recent on 2014-10-08. This averages 11.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Covanta Bristol, INC.? ▼
Covanta Bristol, INC. has been assessed $43,760 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $80,100 (a 45.4% reduction).
Does Covanta Bristol, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Covanta Bristol, INC. has 13 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 Covanta Bristol, INC. operate in? ▼
Covanta Bristol, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562213). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Covanta Bristol, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Covanta Bristol, INC. ranks #6,163 (the top 10% 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 Covanta Bristol, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Covanta Bristol, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $43,760 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (11.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ropheka Cares Home Health Agency in Orangeburg, SC 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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