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Administrative & Waste Services · Marshfield, MA

Next Step Living, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Next Step Living, INC. ranks #24,157 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty83% serious
$15,000
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#24,157
of 99,447 penalized employers

Next Step Living, INC. in Marshfield, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Next Step Living, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,157 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Employer Solutions Staffing Group in Palmyra, PA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $15,000 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#24,157
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Next Step Living, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Next Step Living, INC. runs well above peers (4.0x 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

$15,000 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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 Next Step Living, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSMARTTALENT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31BOROUGH OF WALDWICK, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PITTSGROVE TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PLEASANT PAPER RECYC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KETCHIKAN CITY OF PU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15COWART MULCH PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OMNI RESOURCE MANAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EMPLOYNET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GAGE PERSONNEL SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PEARSON ASBESTOS ABA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CROTHALL HEALTHCARE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AMERICAN RECYCLING A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ADVANCE TREE CARE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CLEAN HARBORS EL DOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NEOPLANTA RESTORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ARBORSCAPE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DEPLOY HR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ENVIROCON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SYNERGY PLUS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RESTORATION HARDWARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Next Step Living, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Next Step Living, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Next Step Living, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Next Step Living, INC. sits at penalty rank #845 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($15,000 assessed).

How Next Step Living, INC. Compares

Next Step Living, INC.'s 3.00 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 well above peers (4.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-09-13

Last Inspection

2013-09-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $7,500 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$23,000

Current Penalty Amount

$15,000

Penalty Reduction

34.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,000 from the initial assessment of $23,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Next Step Living, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 6 2.7
Total Penalty $15,000 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,500 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Next Step Living, INC., both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,000 here).

Mulch 'N More, INC. $15,000 RI American Waste DBA Northern a-1 Services $15,000 MI Employer Solutions Staffing Group $15,000 PA Hazlet DPW $15,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Smarttalent LLC 2 insp. Fife, WA Borough of Waldwick 2 insp. Waldwick, NJ Pittsgrove Township Recycling 2 insp. Pittsgrove, NJ Pleasant Paper Recycling INC. 2 insp. Concord, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mulch 'N More, INC.
Coventry, RI
4 inspections $15,000
American Waste DBA Northern a-1 Services
Whitehall, MI
3 inspections $15,000
Employer Solutions Staffing Group
Palmyra, PA
2 inspections $15,000
Hazlet DPW
Hazlet, NJ
3 inspections $15,000
Gras Lawn LLC
Howell, NJ
0 inspections $0

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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 Next Step Living, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Next Step Living, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Next Step Living, INC. have? ▼
Next Step Living, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Next Step Living, INC. had? ▼
Next Step Living, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-09-13 and the most recent on 2013-09-13. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Next Step Living, INC.? ▼
Next Step Living, INC. has been assessed $15,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,000 (a 34.8% reduction).
Does Next Step Living, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Next Step Living, INC. has 5 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 Next Step Living, INC. operate in? ▼
Next Step Living, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561790). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Next Step Living, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Next Step Living, INC. ranks #24,157 (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 Next Step Living, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Next Step Living, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,000 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (4.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Employer Solutions Staffing Group in Palmyra, PA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $15,000 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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