NORTHWEST NEW MEXICO REGIONAL SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY is a solid waste landfill employer in THOREAU, NM. Federal records show 1 OSHA inspection with 12 violations and $61,384 in penalties. 2 workplace fatality investigations on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

NORTHWEST NEW MEXICO REGIONAL SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY

101 RED MESA BLUFF DR., THOREAU, NM, 87323

562212Solid Waste Landfill

Federal Enforcement
1
OSHA inspection
12 violations
$61,384 in penalties
2 fatalities

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
2.9
Industry Avg DART
2.1
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA.
OSHA Inspections
1
OSHA Violations
12
Total Penalties
$61,384
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
MEDIUM
SVEP Flag
Yes

Data Insights

History Span
4 years
Last Activity
4yr ago
Inspection Rate
0.3/yr
Violation Rate
3/yr
Violation Severity Mix
100% serious$5,115 avg per violation$61,384 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHA$61,384 total across all agencies

Inspection Breakdown

Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 100% of inspections

Peer Comparison

96%
Worse than most peers
vs 70 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
99%

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NORTHWEST NEW MEXICO REGIONAL SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY's OSHA violation history?
NORTHWEST NEW MEXICO REGIONAL SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 12 violations and $61,384 in total penalties.
How does NORTHWEST NEW MEXICO REGIONAL SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY's safety record compare to its industry?
NORTHWEST NEW MEXICO REGIONAL SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY operates in the solid waste landfill industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.9.
Has NORTHWEST NEW MEXICO REGIONAL SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY had any workplace fatalities?
Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving NORTHWEST NEW MEXICO REGIONAL SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY.