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Administrative & Waste Services · Colorado Springs, CO

Waste Connections of Colorado, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Waste Connections of Colorado, INC. ranks #72,473 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 4 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,500
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#72,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

Waste Connections of Colorado, INC. in Colorado Springs, CO has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Waste Connections of Colorado, INC. 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,473 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 well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Employment Plus Incorporated in Louisville, KY is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,500 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#72,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 4 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Waste Connections of Colorado, 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

$2,500 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% 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 Waste Connections of Colorado, INC..

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Waste Connections of Colorado, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Waste Connections of Colorado, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Waste Connections of Colorado, INC. ranks #2,413 at $2,500 current penalty.

How Waste Connections of Colorado, INC. Compares

Waste Connections of Colorado, 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 (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2011-03-22

Last Inspection

2014-09-24

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$625

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $625 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

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$3,740

Current Penalty Amount

$2,500

Penalty Reduction

33.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,240 from the initial assessment of $3,740. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Waste Connections of Colorado, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.2
Violations 4 2.7
Total Penalty $2,500 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $625 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Waste Connections of Colorado, INC., both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,500 here).

Randstad US, LP $2,500 IA Employment Plus Incorporated $2,500 KY B & H Enterprises, LLC $2,500 CT Tesa LLC $2,500 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Ifco Recycling INC 4 insp. Caguas, PR Waste Management of Alameda County, INC. 4 insp. San Leandro, CA Royal Alliances, INC 4 insp. Plymouth, MI Jamco Abatement Services, INC. 4 insp. Sioux City, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Randstad US, LP
Cedar Rapids, IA
2 inspections $2,500
Santander Consumer USA
North Richland Hills, TX
0 inspections $0
Employment Plus Incorporated
Louisville, KY
2 inspections $2,500
B & H Enterprises, LLC
Newtown, CT
2 inspections $2,500
Tesa LLC
Saint Petersburg, FL
2 inspections $2,500

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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 Waste Connections of Colorado, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Waste Connections of Colorado, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 4 violations across 4 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 Waste Connections of Colorado, INC. have? ▼
Waste Connections of Colorado, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Waste Connections of Colorado, INC. had? ▼
Waste Connections of Colorado, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-22 and the most recent on 2014-09-24. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Waste Connections of Colorado, INC.? ▼
Waste Connections of Colorado, INC. has been assessed $2,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,740 (a 33.2% reduction).
What industry does Waste Connections of Colorado, INC. operate in? ▼
Waste Connections of Colorado, 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 Waste Connections of Colorado, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Waste Connections of Colorado, INC. ranks #72,473 (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 Waste Connections of Colorado, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Waste Connections of Colorado, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,500 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Employment Plus Incorporated in Louisville, KY is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $2,500 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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