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Administrative & Waste Services · Newport News, VA

Reliable Enterprises, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Reliable Enterprises, INC. ranks #81,987 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,428
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#81,987
of 99,447 penalized employers

Reliable Enterprises, INC. in Newport News, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,428. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Reliable Enterprises, INC. 2 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #81,987 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Securitas Security Services, USA in Fort Lauderdale, FL is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#81,987
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Reliable Enterprises, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Reliable Enterprises, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,428 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% 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 Reliable Enterprises, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.43.56.59.512.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGARDAWORLD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CR&R INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TOWNSHIP OF PARSIPPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RANDSTAD US, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EPE INDUSTRIES USA, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALPINE WASTE & RECYC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DIAZ LAWN MAINTENANC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SOUTH CENTRAL SOLID …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STROBERT TREE SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RENUOIL OF AMERICA, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WASTE MANAGEMENT OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEFAB PACKAGING WEST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ATLANTIC SOLUTIONS G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INDIAN FIELDS EQUIPM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GARDA CL NORTHWEST INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DISASTER HELPERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10EMPLOYEES ON DEMAND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WASTE MANAGEMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Reliable Enterprises…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Reliable Enterprises, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Reliable Enterprises, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Reliable Enterprises, INC. ranks #2,746 at $1,428 current penalty.

How Reliable Enterprises, INC. Compares

Reliable Enterprises, INC.'s 1.00 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 below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-08-21

Last Inspection

2025-07-22

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$714

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 11 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $714 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$2,040

Current Penalty Amount

$1,428

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $612 from the initial assessment of $2,040. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Reliable Enterprises, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 2 2.7
Total Penalty $1,428 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $714 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,428 here).

TRC Staffing Services $1,428 GA West Contra Costa Sanitary Landfill, INC. $1,430 CA Premium Lawn & Landscape $1,424 NV Jamco Abatement Services, INC. $1,421 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Gardaworld 2 insp. Wilmington, DE CR&R INC 2 insp. Newport Beach, CA Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills 2 insp. Parsippany, NJ Randstad US, LLC 2 insp. Reedley, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Davis Landscaping, LTD
Harrisburg, PA
0 inspections $0
West Contra Costa Sanitary Landfill, INC.
Richmond, CA
2 inspections $1,430
Superior Skilled Trades LLC
Rockledge, FL
0 inspections $0
Securitas Security Services, USA
Fort Lauderdale, FL
0 inspections $0
Abra Landscaping
Crosslake, MN
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 Reliable Enterprises, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Reliable Enterprises, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. 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 Reliable Enterprises, INC. have? ▼
Reliable Enterprises, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,428.
How many OSHA inspections has Reliable Enterprises, INC. had? ▼
Reliable Enterprises, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-08-21 and the most recent on 2025-07-22. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Reliable Enterprises, INC.? ▼
Reliable Enterprises, INC. has been assessed $1,428 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,040 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Reliable Enterprises, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Reliable Enterprises, 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 Reliable Enterprises, INC. operate in? ▼
Reliable Enterprises, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561730). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Reliable Enterprises, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Reliable Enterprises, INC. ranks #81,987 (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 Reliable Enterprises, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Reliable Enterprises, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,428 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, Securitas Security Services, USA in Fort Lauderdale, 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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