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Potomac Abatement INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Potomac Abatement INC. ranks #56,900 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$4,760
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#56,900
of 99,447 penalized employers

Potomac Abatement INC. in Washington, DC 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: $4,760. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Potomac Abatement INC. 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. 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 #56,900 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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, A Greener Image, INC. in Jacksonville, FL is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,760 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#56,900
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 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

$4,760 Top 43% most affordable more affordable than 57% 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 both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNJ DEPARTMENT OF ENV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SECURITAS SECURITY S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LOOMIS ARMORED US, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STAFF MANAGEMENT GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MOUNT ARLINGTON DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FIRST QUALITY MAINTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MANALAPAN DEPARTMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ANTIETAM TREE SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17SODEXO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TWO BROTHERS LAWN MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SECURITAS SECURITY S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3A & C SERVICES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SAN DIEGO CONVENTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TAJO LANDSCAPE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INLAND SERVICE CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CASELLA WASTE MANAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PENN FOREST SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CONSOLIDATED WASTE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LABOR SOLUTIONS-STAF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SUNSET SEPTIC SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Potomac Abatement INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Potomac Abatement 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.

Potomac Abatement INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Potomac Abatement INC. sits at penalty rank #1,893 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($4,760 assessed).

How Potomac Abatement INC. Compares

Potomac Abatement 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-04-05

Last Inspection

2019-03-14

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,380

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $2,380 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$10,825

Current Penalty Amount

$4,760

Penalty Reduction

56.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,065 from the initial assessment of $10,825. 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 2 1.2
Violations 6 2.7
Total Penalty $4,760 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,380 $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 DC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,760 here).

Elite Tree Service INC $4,760 KS A Greener Image, INC. $4,760 FL Webster Property Maintenance, INC. $4,767 IL Cannon Tree Service LLC $4,750 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

NJ Department of Environmental Protection 2 insp. Columbia, NJ Securitas Security Services USA, INC. 2 insp. North Hollywood, CA Loomis Armored US, LLC 2 insp. Lubbock, TX Staff Management Group LLC 2 insp. Edison, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Elite Tree Service INC
Overland Park, KS
2 inspections $4,760
A Greener Image, INC.
Jacksonville, FL
2 inspections $4,760
Webster Property Maintenance, INC.
Barrington, IL
2 inspections $4,767
Pride Staff Inc
Gulfport, MS
0 inspections $0
L. Lance Security Service, LLC
Panama City, FL
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 Potomac Abatement INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Potomac Abatement INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 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 Potomac Abatement INC. have? ▼
Potomac Abatement INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,760.
How many OSHA inspections has Potomac Abatement INC. had? ▼
Potomac Abatement INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-05 and the most recent on 2019-03-14. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Potomac Abatement INC.? ▼
Potomac Abatement INC. has been assessed $4,760 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,825 (a 56.0% reduction).
Does Potomac Abatement INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Potomac Abatement 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 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 #56,900 (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 $4,760 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, A Greener Image, INC. in Jacksonville, FL is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $4,760 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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