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Administrative & Waste Services · Fairfield, ME

Gregory's Disposal

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gregory's Disposal ranks #16,215 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty62% serious
$21,400
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#16,215
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gregory's Disposal in Fairfield, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gregory's Disposal 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,215 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Bestica Inc in Helotes, TX is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
61.5%
of violations were serious
#16,215
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Gregory's Disposal compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Gregory's Disposal runs far above peers (5.7x 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

$21,400 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Gregory's Disposal.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedELITE FORCE PERSONNE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19PACKERS SANITATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TOWNSHIP OF TEWKSBUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TIMOTHY BENNETT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BOROUGH OF STONE HAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MAXPAX, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HADDEN LANDSCAPE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PACKER SANITATION SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BOROUGH OF ISLAND HE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HI-RISE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SECURITY FENCE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11METRO AIR SERVICE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHARTWELL STAFFING S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JBS USA SANITATION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1A & B ENVIRONMENTAL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PROPERTY MAINTENANCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1K&D SERVICES OF OREG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EUREST SERVICES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 71-888-4-ABATEMENT, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Gregory's Disposal, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Gregory's Disposal has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Gregory's Disposal in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Gregory's Disposal sits at penalty rank #602 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($21,400 assessed).

How Gregory's Disposal Compares

Gregory's Disposal's 6.50 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 (5.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-10-14

Last Inspection

2023-11-02

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $10,700 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

61.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

7.7% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

30.8% 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

$41,977

Current Penalty Amount

$21,400

Penalty Reduction

49.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,577 from the initial assessment of $41,977. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Gregory's Disposal Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 13 2.7
Total Penalty $21,400 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,700 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gregory's Disposal, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,400 here).

B M Extrusion INC $21,380 CA Chartwell Staffing Services, INC. $21,375 CA Down to Earth Tree Service $21,367 GA Etcon Employment Solutions, INC. $21,475 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Elite Force Personnel Services INC 2 insp. Vernon, CA Washington Township 2 insp. Washington, NJ Packers Sanitation Services INC. LTD 2 insp. Denmark, WI Township of Tewksbury Department of Public Works 2 insp. Califon, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Alert Security Anytime
Laredo, TX
0 inspections $0
King Maintenance Service, Inc.
Conyers, GA
0 inspections $0
Grounds Guys of Central Virginia Beach LLC
Virginia Beach, VA
0 inspections $0
Bestica Inc
Helotes, TX
0 inspections $0
B M Extrusion INC
Riverside, CA
3 inspections $21,380

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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 Gregory's Disposal safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gregory's Disposal's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Gregory's Disposal have? ▼
Gregory's Disposal has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Gregory's Disposal had? ▼
Gregory's Disposal has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-10-14 and the most recent on 2023-11-02. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gregory's Disposal? ▼
Gregory's Disposal has been assessed $21,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $41,977 (a 49.0% reduction).
Does Gregory's Disposal have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gregory's Disposal has 8 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Gregory's Disposal operate in? ▼
Gregory's Disposal 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 Gregory's Disposal rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gregory's Disposal ranks #16,215 (the top quarter 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 Gregory's Disposal's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gregory's Disposal's total OSHA penalty of $21,400 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (5.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bestica Inc in Helotes, TX 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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