Establishment profile
NOVA TERRA, INC.
CARR. 655 KM. 1.0 SECTOR EL VIGIA BO. ISLOTE, ARECIBO, PR, 00612
562920 — Materials Recovery Facilities
Summary
NOVA TERRA, INC. has accumulated 6 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 24 years of recorded history, with $1,050 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 89th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 83 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 76th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 9 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NOVA TERRA, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 5629 within PR. Peer group: 83 employers. This establishment has 6 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for NOVA TERRA, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for NOVA TERRA, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 9+ years. Most recent activity: 9 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for NOVA TERRA, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for NOVA TERRA, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for NOVA TERRA, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for NOVA TERRA, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for NOVA TERRA, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for NOVA TERRA, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Homeland SecurityDESTRUCTION/RECYCLING ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENTcontract · Last action 2009-11-24$50,000
- Department of JusticeIGF::CT::IGF. REMOVAL AND DESTRUCTION OF 47 PALLETS (36,400 LBS.) OF DRUG EVIDENCE RELATED PARAPHERNALIA CONSISTING OF: 6,706,393 CAPS; 40,980,974 CLEAR PLASTIC BAGS; 4,104,825 PLASTIC VIALS; BONGS; PIPES; CUTTING AGENTS, FOIL PAPER; AND STICKERS.contract · Last action 2012-12-13$6,300
- Department of JusticeIGF::OT::IGF - DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTYcontract · Last action 2014-09-22$3,790
- Department of JusticeRECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF VARIOUS ITEMS IGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2016-09-02$3,500
- Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS PURCHASE ORDER IS TO RECYCLE ELECTRONIC WASTE IN SUPPORT OF DR-4339.contract · Last action 2020-08-31$2,388
- Department of Veterans AffairsRECYCLE OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENTcontract · Last action 2009-03-14$1,935
- Department of Homeland SecurityBLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF EQUIPMENT IN PUERTO RICO.contract · Last action 2024-07-17$0
- Department of Homeland SecurityIGF::OT::IGF DISPOSAL AND REMOVAL OF FIFTY (50) GENERATORS, ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER ITEMS THAT ARE LOCATED AT VARIOUS CBP PUERTO RICO FIELD OFFICE SITES WHICH SUFFERED DAMAGES FROM HURRICANE MARIAcontract · Last action 2020-08-10$0
- Department of Homeland SecurityDESTRUCTION OF EXCESS PROPERTYcontract · Last action 2017-05-31$-618
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 562998 - ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. Last action: 2024-07-17. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-26 | Programmed Other | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-07-17 | Complaint | 6 | 4 | $1,050 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on NOVA TERRA, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Frequently asked
- What is NOVA TERRA, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- NOVA TERRA, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 6 violations and $1,050 in total penalties.
- How does NOVA TERRA, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- NOVA TERRA, INC. operates in the materials recovery facilities industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.9.