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Administrative & Waste Services · Cockeysville, MD

William Gerber INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), William Gerber INC ranks #60,289 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty43% serious
$4,199
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#60,289
of 99,447 penalized employers

William Gerber INC in Cockeysville, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,199. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected William Gerber INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 23 violations, averaging 11.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,289 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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, Snug's Pro Wash INC in Portland, OR is another administrative & waste services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $4,200 in current penalties.

11.5
violations per inspection
43.5%
of violations were serious
#60,289
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How William Gerber INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows William Gerber INC sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$4,199 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% 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 William Gerber INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedELITE FORCE PERSONNE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19PACKERS SANITATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TOWNSHIP OF TEWKSBUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TIMOTHY BENNETT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BOROUGH OF STONE HAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MAXPAX, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HADDEN LANDSCAPE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PACKER SANITATION SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BOROUGH OF ISLAND HE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HI-RISE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SECURITY FENCE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11METRO AIR SERVICE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHARTWELL STAFFING S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JBS USA SANITATION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1A & B ENVIRONMENTAL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PROPERTY MAINTENANCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1K&D SERVICES OF OREG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EUREST SERVICES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 71-888-4-ABATEMENT, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2William Gerber INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23
William Gerber INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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.

William Gerber INC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, William Gerber INC ranks #2,000 at $4,199 current penalty.

How William Gerber INC Compares

William Gerber INC's 11.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-03-22

Last Inspection

2012-04-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.5 violations per visit. That's $2,100 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

43.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

56.5% 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

$10,200

Current Penalty Amount

$4,199

Penalty Reduction

58.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,001 from the initial assessment of $10,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric William Gerber INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 23 2.7
Total Penalty $4,199 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,100 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,199 here).

Snug's Pro Wash INC $4,200 OR Freeman Decorating CO. $4,200 FL Lajoy Group $4,200 MI Peninsula Packaging CO., LLC $4,200 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Elite Force Personnel Services INC 2 insp. Vernon, CA Washington Township 2 insp. Washington, NJ Packers Sanitation Services INC. LTD 2 insp. Denmark, WI Township of Tewksbury Department of Public Works 2 insp. Califon, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Maverick Security
Villa Park, IL
0 inspections $0
Snug's Pro Wash INC
Portland, OR
3 inspections $4,200
Freeman Decorating CO.
Orlando, FL
2 inspections $4,200
Lajoy Group
Plymouth, MI
2 inspections $4,200
Innomark Communications LLC
Dayton, OH
2 inspections $4,200

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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 William Gerber INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, William Gerber INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 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 William Gerber INC have? ▼
William Gerber INC has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,199.
How many OSHA inspections has William Gerber INC had? ▼
William Gerber INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-22 and the most recent on 2012-04-13. This averages 11.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for William Gerber INC? ▼
William Gerber INC has been assessed $4,199 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,200 (a 58.8% reduction).
Does William Gerber INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. William Gerber 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 William Gerber INC operate in? ▼
William Gerber 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 William Gerber INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, William Gerber INC ranks #60,289 (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 William Gerber INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
William Gerber INC's total OSHA penalty of $4,199 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Snug's Pro Wash INC in Portland, OR is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $4,200 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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