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Administrative & Waste Services · Harrisonburg, VA

Waco INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Waco INC. ranks #64,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$3,500
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Waco INC. in Harrisonburg, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Waco INC. 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #64,975 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 well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, GNS Management Inc. in San Diego, CA is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Waco INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Waco INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$3,500 Top 35% most affordable more affordable than 65% 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 Waco INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPARK RIDGE DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20TOWNSHIP OF MANSFIELD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13B M EXTRUSION INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22D & G RECYCLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8FLEXICORPS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PROCIDA LANDSCAPE, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9EAST COAST TERMINAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8BAUDERER PACKAGING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1OLDMANS TOWNSHIP MID…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SURF CITY DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1FAIR LAWN DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5WICOMICO COUNTY MAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6IMPACT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0VILLA PARK LANDSCAPE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13T.A.C., INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1WEST CALDWELL DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ALLIED ENVIRONMENTAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15FIBRES INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ALLEGANY CO - TRANSF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7AEROTEK, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Waco INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Waco INC. has 3 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.

Waco INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Waco INC. is the #2,145 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($3,500).

How Waco INC. Compares

Waco INC.'s 2.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-05-21

Last Inspection

2017-09-13

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,167

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,167 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

$5,250

Current Penalty Amount

$3,500

Penalty Reduction

33.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,750 from the initial assessment of $5,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Waco INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 6 2.7
Total Penalty $3,500 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,167 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,500 here).

Spokane County Biodiesel $3,500 WA Hirequest LLC $3,500 SC Hendel's Affordable Tree Service $3,500 OH GFL Environmental USA INC $3,500 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Park Ridge DPW 3 insp. Park Ridge, NJ Township of Mansfield 3 insp. Hackettstown, NJ B M Extrusion INC 3 insp. Riverside, CA D & G Recycling, LLC 3 insp. Queensbury, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Spokane County Biodiesel
Spokane Valley, WA
3 inspections $3,500
NSI Environmental
Fort Wayne, IN
0 inspections $0
Hirequest LLC
Columbia, SC
2 inspections $3,500
GNS Management Inc.
San Diego, CA
0 inspections $0
GFL Environmental USA INC
Pontiac, MI
2 inspections $3,500

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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 Waco INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Waco INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Waco INC. have? ▼
Waco INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Waco INC. had? ▼
Waco INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-21 and the most recent on 2017-09-13. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Waco INC.? ▼
Waco INC. has been assessed $3,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,250 (a 33.3% reduction).
Does Waco INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Waco 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 Waco INC. operate in? ▼
Waco 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 Waco INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Waco INC. ranks #64,975 (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 Waco INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Waco INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,500 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, GNS Management Inc. in San Diego, CA 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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