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Administrative & Waste Services · Virginia Beach, VA

KW1

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), KW1 ranks #71,085 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty88% serious
$2,649
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#71,085
of 99,447 penalized employers

KW1 in Virginia Beach, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,649. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected KW1 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #71,085 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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, Derden Landscape & Irrigation in Conway, AR is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#71,085
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How KW1 compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows KW1 runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$2,649 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% 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 KW1.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAC CONTRACTING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ISLAND HEIGHTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SIMWON AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BOROUGH OF FARMINGDA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10EAST COAST TREE CARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BROWN ENVIRONMENTAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26STAFFING VISIONARIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KITTYHAWK ENERGY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNO JANITORIAL AND M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWNSHIP OF PILESGRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9EASTERN MARINE SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GERONIMO PAINTING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CW RESOURCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6REPUBLIC SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TAPLIN GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SELECT STAFFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PHOENIX TRANSLOAD SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MATHY CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SAVVY STAFFING SOLUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0KW1, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16
KW1 has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

KW1 in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: KW1 is the #2,373 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($2,649).

How KW1 Compares

KW1's 8.00 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-04-07

Last Inspection

2016-08-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,325

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $1,325 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$3,780

Current Penalty Amount

$2,649

Penalty Reduction

29.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,131 from the initial assessment of $3,780. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How KW1 compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric KW1 Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 16 2.7
Total Penalty $2,649 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,325 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for KW1, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,649 here).

Pinpoint Property Services LLC $2,633 NV HL-a CO., INC. $2,633 GA Stay Alert Safety Services, INC. $2,625 NC Champagne Landscaping and Nursery $2,625 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mac Contracting 2 insp. Oneida, NY Island Heights 2 insp. Island Heights, NJ Simwon America 2 insp. Lathrop, CA Borough of Farmingdale DPW 2 insp. Farmingdale, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Firstat Nursing Services
Saint Paul, MN
0 inspections $0
NYCHHC Woodhull Hospital
Brooklyn, NY
0 inspections $0
Derden Landscape & Irrigation
Conway, AR
0 inspections $0
Highland Lawn Care
Baton Rouge, LA
0 inspections $0
Reclaim Company LLC
Radford, VA
2 inspections $2,643

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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 KW1 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, KW1's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 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 KW1 have? ▼
KW1 has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,649.
How many OSHA inspections has KW1 had? ▼
KW1 has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-07 and the most recent on 2016-08-09. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for KW1? ▼
KW1 has been assessed $2,649 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,780 (a 29.9% reduction).
Does KW1 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. KW1 has 14 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 KW1 operate in? ▼
KW1 operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561730). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does KW1 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, KW1 ranks #71,085 (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 KW1's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
KW1's total OSHA penalty of $2,649 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Derden Landscape & Irrigation in Conway, AR 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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