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Administrative & Waste Services · Arlington, VA

Potomac Abatement INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Potomac Abatement INC ranks #56,139 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 6 violations across 9 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$4,890
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
9
OSHA inspections
#56,139
of 99,447 penalized employers

Potomac Abatement INC in Arlington, VA has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,890. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Potomac Abatement INC 9 times over 12 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,139 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 far above peers (7.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, FrontLine Security in Laredo, TX is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#56,139
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 9 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Potomac Abatement INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Potomac Abatement INC runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$4,890 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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 Potomac Abatement INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.98.499.610.1014.428.943.357.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPEGRAM-PUBLIC WORKS, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 21FRYMANS RECYCLING NO…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 52ACTIVE THERMAL CONCE…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF PUTNAM PUBLI…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 55ADVANCED ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 0TOWN OF BOLTON, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 23TENNESSEE RIDGE - CI…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 8AEP, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 6A & B ENVIRONMENTAL,…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 5TOWN OF EASTFORD, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 43PENINSULA PLASTICS R…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 35CITY OF LONG BRANCH …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 31WEEHAWKEN DPW, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 53WOLVERINE PRECISION …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 18CITY OF CHICAGO - ST…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 19AAA, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3AZ ARMY NATIONAL GUA…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 32ALL EAGLE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 10BERTOLOTTI DISPOSAL …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 37TOWN OF BETHLEHEM, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 48Potomac Abatement INC, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 6
Potomac Abatement INC has 9 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.

Potomac Abatement INC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Potomac Abatement INC sits at penalty rank #1,863 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($4,890 assessed).

How Potomac Abatement INC Compares

Potomac Abatement INC's 0.67 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 (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

9

First Inspection

2010-01-07

Last Inspection

2022-03-10

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$543

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 9 inspections over 12 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $543 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$7,770

Current Penalty Amount

$4,890

Penalty Reduction

37.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,880 from the initial assessment of $7,770. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Potomac Abatement INC Industry Avg
Inspections 9 1.2
Violations 6 2.7
Total Penalty $4,890 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $543 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,890 here).

Beary Landscaping, INC. $4,889 IL Hydroseeding INC $4,886 WA Homewerks Worldwide, LLC $4,895 IL Recommunity Corporation $4,883 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (9 inspections here).

Pegram-Public Works 9 insp. Pegram, TN Frymans Recycling No 1 INC 9 insp. Dowagiac, MI Active Thermal Concepts INC. 9 insp. Cedar Rapids, IA Town of Putnam Public Schools 9 insp. Putnam, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Florida Pest Control & Chemical Co.
Tallahassee, FL
0 inspections $0
FrontLine Security
Laredo, TX
0 inspections $0
Beary Landscaping, INC.
Orland Park, IL
2 inspections $4,889
Zero Waste Solutions
Concord, CA
0 inspections $0
Hydroseeding INC
Puyallup, WA
2 inspections $4,886

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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 Potomac Abatement INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Potomac Abatement INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 6 violations across 9 inspections, including 2 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 Potomac Abatement INC have? ▼
Potomac Abatement INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,890.
How many OSHA inspections has Potomac Abatement INC had? ▼
Potomac Abatement INC has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-07 and the most recent on 2022-03-10. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Potomac Abatement INC? ▼
Potomac Abatement INC has been assessed $4,890 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,770 (a 37.1% reduction).
Does Potomac Abatement INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Potomac Abatement INC 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.
What industry does Potomac Abatement INC operate in? ▼
Potomac Abatement INC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562910). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Potomac Abatement INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Potomac Abatement INC ranks #56,139 (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 Potomac Abatement INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Potomac Abatement INC's total OSHA penalty of $4,890 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, FrontLine Security in Laredo, TX 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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