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Administrative & Waste Services · Omaha, NE

Firstar Fiber, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Firstar Fiber, INC. ranks #305 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 45 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty98% serious
$275,278
OSHA penalties
45
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#305
of 99,447 penalized employers

Firstar Fiber, INC. in Omaha, NE has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 45 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $275,278. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Firstar Fiber, INC. 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 45 violations, averaging 15.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #305 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 44 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, Fedcap Rehab Services Inc - SSA Addabbo in Ozone Park, NY is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

15.0
violations per inspection
97.8%
of violations were serious
#305
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 45 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (15.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Firstar Fiber, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Firstar Fiber, INC. runs far above peers (73.6x 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

$275,278 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($275,278) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $275,278 $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 Firstar Fiber, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.823.635.447.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARAKELIAN ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5A 1 LANDSCAPING AND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22ADVANCED SMART SOLUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6JAYE INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FEDERAL AVIATION ADM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13UNION CITY SCHOOL BO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PATRIOT ABATEMENT SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6UPPER TOWNSHIP PUBLI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15RICE TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4V A WASTE AGUAS BUEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FOREST VALLEY TREE &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SERVICEMASTER OF TAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13M & D ABATEMENT SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NAVAL AIR WARFARE CE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TRADESMEN INTERNATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5RETRIEV TECHNOLOGIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18ATLANTIC ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22FUTURE PAK LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11Firstar Fiber, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 45
Firstar Fiber, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 45 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.

Firstar Fiber, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Firstar Fiber, INC. ranks #3 at $275,278 current penalty.

How Firstar Fiber, INC. Compares

Firstar Fiber, INC.'s 15.00 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 (73.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-09-05

Last Inspection

2026-02-18

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

15.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$91,759

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 15.0 violations per visit. That's $91,759 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

44

Serious

97.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

2.2% 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

$387,448

Current Penalty Amount

$275,278

Penalty Reduction

29.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $112,170 from the initial assessment of $387,448. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Firstar Fiber, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 45 2.7
Total Penalty $275,278 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $91,759 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Firstar Fiber, INC., both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($275,278 here).

Elite Force Personnel Services INC $253,000 CA Liquid Environmental Solutions of Texas, LLC. $301,188 TX West New York DPW $228,500 NJ Borough of South River Department of Public Works - Sanitation and Roads & Mechanics $225,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Arakelian Enterprises INC 3 insp. Sun Valley, CA A 1 Landscaping and Constructi 3 insp. Seattle, WA Advanced Smart Solutions, INC. 3 insp. Redding, CA Jaye INC 3 insp. Mayaguez, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

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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 Firstar Fiber, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Firstar Fiber, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 45 violations across 3 inspections, including 44 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 Firstar Fiber, INC. have? ▼
Firstar Fiber, INC. has 45 OSHA violations on record, including 44 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $275,278.
How many OSHA inspections has Firstar Fiber, INC. had? ▼
Firstar Fiber, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-09-05 and the most recent on 2026-02-18. This averages 15.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Firstar Fiber, INC.? ▼
Firstar Fiber, INC. has been assessed $275,278 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $387,448 (a 29.0% reduction).
Does Firstar Fiber, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Firstar Fiber, INC. has 44 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 Firstar Fiber, INC. operate in? ▼
Firstar Fiber, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562920). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Firstar Fiber, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Firstar Fiber, INC. ranks #305 (the top 1% 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 Firstar Fiber, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Firstar Fiber, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $275,278 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (73.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fedcap Rehab Services Inc - SSA Addabbo in Ozone Park, NY 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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