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Administrative & Waste Services · Chester, NY

Interstate Waste Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Interstate Waste Services, INC. ranks #18,517 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty80% serious
$19,100
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#18,517
of 99,447 penalized employers

Interstate Waste Services, INC. in Chester, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Interstate Waste Services, INC. 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,517 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, ABM Security Services, Inc in Alexandria, VA is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#18,517
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 Interstate Waste Services, INC. runs far above peers (5.1x 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

$19,100 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Interstate Waste Services, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17MARATHON STAFFING SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWNSHIP OF MILLSTON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FPT FORT LAUDERDALE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JOLIET STAFFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GREEN BAY PACKAGING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PRO-TECH ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ENVIRONMENTAL RESOUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AMERICA'S BEST INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ADS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PATRIOT DISPOSAL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FUTURE SANITATION, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LJ'S UNLIMITED LANDS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHARTWELL STAFFING S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2A & L ABATEMENT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COASTAL ENTERPRISES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1R & D RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MORRIS HANSEN ENT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WASTE MANAGEMENT OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1A TOP NOTCH TREE SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Interstate Waste Ser…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Interstate Waste Services, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Interstate Waste Services, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Interstate Waste Services, INC. ranks #677 at $19,100 current penalty.

How Interstate Waste Services, INC. Compares

Interstate Waste Services, INC.'s 2.50 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 (5.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-06-08

Last Inspection

2018-01-29

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,550

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $9,550 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$21,100

Current Penalty Amount

$19,100

Penalty Reduction

9.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,000 from the initial assessment of $21,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Interstate Waste Services, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 5 2.7
Total Penalty $19,100 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,550 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Interstate Waste Services, INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,100 here).

Performance Personnel Services of Pensacola, LLC $19,064 AL Mohawk Materials CO., INC. $19,040 OK Tradebe Treatment and Recycling Northeast, LLC $19,000 CT Atlantic County Utilities Authority - Landfill $19,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Township of Cranford Department of Public Works 2 insp. Cranford, NJ Marathon Staffing Services, INC. 2 insp. Londonderry, NH Township of Millstone Department of Public Works 2 insp. Millstone Township, NJ FPT Fort Lauderdale LLC 2 insp. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kelly Landscape
Cohasset, MA
0 inspections $0
Capital Traffic Control
Manassas, VA
0 inspections $0
World Management, Inc.
Saint Ann, MO
0 inspections $0
Hillenmeyer Nurseries Inc.
Lexington, KY
0 inspections $0
ABM Security Services, Inc
Alexandria, VA
0 inspections $0

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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 Interstate Waste Services, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Interstate Waste Services, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 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 Interstate Waste Services, INC. have? ▼
Interstate Waste Services, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Interstate Waste Services, INC. had? ▼
Interstate Waste Services, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-08 and the most recent on 2018-01-29. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Interstate Waste Services, INC.? ▼
Interstate Waste Services, INC. has been assessed $19,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,100 (a 9.5% reduction).
Does Interstate Waste Services, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Interstate Waste Services, INC. has 4 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 Interstate Waste Services, INC. operate in? ▼
Interstate Waste Services, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562998). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Interstate Waste Services, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Interstate Waste Services, INC. ranks #18,517 (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 Interstate Waste Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Interstate Waste Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $19,100 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (5.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, ABM Security Services, Inc in Alexandria, VA 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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