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Administrative & Waste Services · Gaithersburg, MD

Potomac Disposal, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Potomac Disposal, INC. ranks #39,659 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty63% serious
$8,515
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#39,659
of 99,447 penalized employers

Potomac Disposal, INC. in Gaithersburg, MD 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: $8,515. 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 Disposal, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. 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 #39,659 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, Alliance Hospitality@Maingate Lakeside Resort in Orlando, FL is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
#39,659
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 Potomac Disposal, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Potomac Disposal, INC. runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$8,515 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Disposal, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0015.230.445.660.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALPHA TECHNICAL SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HVFG, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MORRISON TANK AND VA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 58TOWNSHIP OF OLD BRID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COVANTA LONG BEACH R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ENVIROVANTAGE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AMERICAN SWEEPING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15AVERUS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BARONHR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WEST COAST ARBORISTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3H & R LABOR CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2A BETTER WAY LANDSCA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MONTANA WASTE SYSTEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GARDA CL ATLANTIC, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ECOTOPE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PACKERS SANITATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1IRS ENVIRONMENTAL OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SALEM COUNTY LANDFIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EHC INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HAMM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Potomac Disposal, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16
Potomac Disposal, INC. 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.

Potomac Disposal, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Potomac Disposal, INC. ranks #1,309 at $8,515 current penalty.

How Potomac Disposal, INC. Compares

Potomac Disposal, INC.'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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-10-01

Last Inspection

2017-12-04

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,258

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $4,258 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

62.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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

$14,400

Current Penalty Amount

$8,515

Penalty Reduction

40.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,885 from the initial assessment of $14,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Potomac Disposal, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 16 2.7
Total Penalty $8,515 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,258 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,515 here).

Virginia Landscape Management, INC. $8,509 VA 666 Services $8,501 NJ Aj Service Joint Venture I, LLP $8,500 SC Clarion Security LLC $8,500 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Alpha Technical Services Corporation, LC 2 insp. Pasadena, TX HVFG, LLC 2 insp. Bethel, NY Morrison Tank and Vault INC 2 insp. Morrison, TN Township of Old Bridge Department of Public Works 2 insp. Old Bridge, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Alliance Hospitality@Maingate Lakeside Resort
Orlando, FL
0 inspections $0
Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.
Fayetteville, NC
0 inspections $0
Virginia Landscape Management, INC.
Chesapeake, VA
3 inspections $8,509
Lawn ReLeaf
Sherwood, AR
0 inspections $0
Caci, INC.
Reston, VA
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 Disposal, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Potomac Disposal, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Disposal, INC. have? ▼
Potomac Disposal, INC. has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,515.
How many OSHA inspections has Potomac Disposal, INC. had? ▼
Potomac Disposal, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-10-01 and the most recent on 2017-12-04. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Potomac Disposal, INC.? ▼
Potomac Disposal, INC. has been assessed $8,515 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,400 (a 40.9% reduction).
Does Potomac Disposal, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Potomac Disposal, INC. has 10 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 Disposal, INC. operate in? ▼
Potomac Disposal, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562111). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Potomac Disposal, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Potomac Disposal, INC. ranks #39,659 (the upper 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 Disposal, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Potomac Disposal, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $8,515 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alliance Hospitality@Maingate Lakeside Resort in Orlando, FL 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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