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Administrative & Waste Services · Grand Island, NE

Heartland Disposal

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Heartland Disposal ranks #66,183 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$3,290
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#66,183
of 99,447 penalized employers

Heartland Disposal in Grand Island, NE has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,290. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $67,307 in back wages owed to 32 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Heartland Disposal 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,183 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $67,307 in back wages owed to 32 affected workers. For comparison, Special Security Force, Inc. in Peoria, AZ is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#66,183
of 99,447 penalized employers
$67,307
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 36/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $67K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($67K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Heartland Disposal compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Heartland Disposal sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$3,290 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% 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 Heartland Disposal.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGARDA CL NEW ENGLAND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HEALTHCARE SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13GREEN STREAM COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17TOWNSHIP OF UNION DE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SKOOKUM CONTRACT SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CENCAL SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CROWN ENERGY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CLINTON CO LANDFILL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ALORICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SMITH'S TREE CARE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MORRIS PLAINS BOROUG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24KEARNY DPW GUNNEL OV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BOROUGH OF FOLSOM DE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RECOLOGY HAY ROAD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ALLIED BARTON SECURI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PROGRESS ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DIMENSIONAL MERCHAND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12GREGORY EVAN INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0LYME TN TRANSFER SITE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PARIS SPECIAL SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Heartland Disposal, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Heartland Disposal has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Heartland Disposal in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Heartland Disposal is the #2,203 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($3,290). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Heartland Disposal at rank #868 of 7,104 employers ($67,307 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,290 OSHA penalties plus $67,307 WHD back wages (95.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Heartland Disposal Compares

Heartland Disposal's 1.33 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2024-01-10

Last Inspection

2025-02-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,097

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $1,097 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$5,484

Current Penalty Amount

$3,290

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$70,597

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,194 from the initial assessment of $5,484. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$67,307
Employees Affected
32
WHD Violations
32
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,103
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$67,307

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Heartland Disposal owed $67,307 in back wages to 32 employees across 1 case and 32 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Heartland Disposal Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 4 2.7
Total Penalty $3,290 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,097 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Heartland Disposal, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,290 here).

United Recycling Company $3,290 WA Arbor Care Tree Experts, INC. $3,287 MD Express Employment Professionals $3,285 CA Ventura Regional Sanitation District $3,280 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Garda CL New England, Incorporated 3 insp. Stratford, CT Healthcare Services Group, INC. 3 insp. Chicago, IL Green Stream Company 3 insp. Elkhart, IN Township of Union Department of Public Works 3 insp. Union, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Special Security Force, Inc.
Peoria, AZ
0 inspections $0
Qual X Corporation
Springfield, VA
0 inspections $0
County of Middlesex Road Department - Area 3 Garage
Sayreville, NJ
2 inspections $70,700
C&S Jones Group
Baltimore, MD
0 inspections $0
Excellence-N-Management
Montevallo, AL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Heartland Disposal's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Heartland Disposal against Special Security Force, Inc., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Heartland Disposal's inspection and penalty record is typical for Administrative & Waste Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Administrative & Waste Services sector
  • Heartland Disposal also carries $67,307 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Heartland Disposal safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Heartland Disposal's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Heartland Disposal have? ▼
Heartland Disposal has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,290.
How many OSHA inspections has Heartland Disposal had? ▼
Heartland Disposal has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-01-10 and the most recent on 2025-02-13. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Heartland Disposal? ▼
Heartland Disposal has been assessed $3,290 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,484 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $67,307 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Heartland Disposal have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Heartland Disposal has 2 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.
Has Heartland Disposal been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Heartland Disposal, resulting in $67,307 in back wages owed to 32 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Heartland Disposal operate in? ▼
Heartland Disposal operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562219). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Heartland Disposal owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Heartland Disposal owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $67,307 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Heartland Disposal rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Heartland Disposal ranks #66,183 (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 Heartland Disposal's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Heartland Disposal's total OSHA penalty of $3,290 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Special Security Force, Inc. in Peoria, AZ 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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