Administrative & Waste Services · Rome, NY

Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC. ranks #44,485 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty44% serious
$7,210
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#44,485
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC. in Rome, NY has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,210. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC. 5 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #44,485 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 (4.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, TY'S Tree Service in Tampa, FL is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,200 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection
44.4%
of violations were serious
#44,485
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 64/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.8 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 Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC. runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$7,210 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC..

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Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC. is the #1,452 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($7,210).

How Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC. Compares

Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC.'s 1.80 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-08-11

Last Inspection

2019-12-06

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,442

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 5 inspections over 8 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $1,442 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

44.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

22.2% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$10,300

Current Penalty Amount

$7,210

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,090 from the initial assessment of $10,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.2
Violations 9 2.7
Total Penalty $7,210 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,442 $3,188

Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,210 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

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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 Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 5 inspections, including 4 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 Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC. have?
Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,210.
How many OSHA inspections has Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC. had?
Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-11 and the most recent on 2019-12-06. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC.?
Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC. has been assessed $7,210 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,300 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC. has 4 serious violations, and 2 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 Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC. operate in?
Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562212). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC. ranks #44,485 (the upper 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 Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Hawkins & Hurlbut Sanitation INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,210 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, TY'S Tree Service in Tampa, FL is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $7,200 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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