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Administrative & Waste Services · Des Moines, IA

Pro Environmental Abatement INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pro Environmental Abatement INC ranks #70,095 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,800
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,095
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pro Environmental Abatement INC in Des Moines, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pro Environmental Abatement INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,095 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, CA Corrections & Rehabilitation California Men's Colony in San Luis Obispo, CA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,800 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#70,095
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Pro Environmental Abatement INC 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

$2,800 Top 30% most affordable more affordable than 70% 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 Pro Environmental Abatement INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.96.712.518.324.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOROUGH OF HAMPTON D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23ARBORICULTURAL SPECI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BRAVE INDUSTRIAL PAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SOMERVILLE DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18KEYPORT PUBLIC WORKS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MILFORD DEPARTMENT O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CASELLA RECYCLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2METRO-CLEAN CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COMPLETE LABOR & STA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BATES TRUCKING COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CLEARVIEW CLEANING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CIMCO RECYCLING STER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UPPER PITTSGROVE CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4QUALAWASH HOLDINGS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ALTA VISTA MASONRY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CA CORRECTIONS & REH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRI-S SERVICES CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEW YORK INSULATION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GREAT LAKE METALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAIL SERVICE CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Pro Environmental Ab…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Pro Environmental Abatement INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Pro Environmental Abatement INC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Pro Environmental Abatement INC is the #2,328 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($2,800).

How Pro Environmental Abatement INC Compares

Pro Environmental Abatement INC's 2.50 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

2011-02-03

Last Inspection

2013-02-04

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,400 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

40.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$3,600

Current Penalty Amount

$2,800

Penalty Reduction

22.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $800 from the initial assessment of $3,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Pro Environmental Abatement INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 5 2.7
Total Penalty $2,800 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,400 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,800 here).

CA Corrections & Rehabilitation California Men's Colony $2,800 CA Earth Resource Group Environmental-Service Division $2,800 NV Sloan Environmental Services INC $2,800 MI Tendercare Lawn & Landscape, INC. $2,800 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Borough of Hampton Department of Public Works 2 insp. Hampton, NJ Arboricultural Specialties, INC. 2 insp. Berkeley, CA Brave Industrial Painting LLC 2 insp. Livingston, NJ Somerville Department of Public Works 2 insp. Somerville, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

CA Corrections & Rehabilitation California Men's Colony
San Luis Obispo, CA
2 inspections $2,800
Earth Resource Group Environmental-Service Division
Las Vegas, NV
3 inspections $2,800
Sloan Environmental Services INC
Detroit, MI
4 inspections $2,800
Tendercare Lawn & Landscape, INC.
Derby, KS
2 inspections $2,800
Pavel & Associates Janitorial
Denver, CO
2 inspections $2,800

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What to do with this record

Use Pro Environmental Abatement INC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Pro Environmental Abatement INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pro Environmental Abatement INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Pro Environmental Abatement INC have? ▼
Pro Environmental Abatement INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Pro Environmental Abatement INC had? ▼
Pro Environmental Abatement INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-03 and the most recent on 2013-02-04. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pro Environmental Abatement INC? ▼
Pro Environmental Abatement INC has been assessed $2,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,600 (a 22.2% reduction).
Does Pro Environmental Abatement INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pro Environmental Abatement INC has 0 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Pro Environmental Abatement INC operate in? ▼
Pro Environmental 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 Pro Environmental Abatement INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pro Environmental Abatement INC ranks #70,095 (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 Pro Environmental Abatement INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pro Environmental Abatement INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,800 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, CA Corrections & Rehabilitation California Men's Colony in San Luis Obispo, CA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $2,800 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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