Establishment profile
POTOMAC DISPOSAL INC
9011 GAITHER ROAD, GAITHERSBURG, MD, 20877
562219 — Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
Summary
POTOMAC DISPOSAL INC has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 1 inspection over 13 years of recorded history, with $2,280 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 21st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 63 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
POTOMAC DISPOSAL INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Below average violations in NAICS 5622 within MD. Peer group: 63 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for POTOMAC DISPOSAL 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 POTOMAC DISPOSAL INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 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 POTOMAC DISPOSAL INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for POTOMAC DISPOSAL INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MD — for POTOMAC DISPOSAL INC, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other POTOMAC DISPOSAL INC locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 21 cases · 19 ULP · 2 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-CA-195358 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2017 | Jun 2017 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-182977 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2016 | Oct 2016 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-RD-182793 | Representation election | Aug 2016 | Aug 2016 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-175956 | Unfair labor practice | May 2016 | Jun 2017 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-127894 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2014 | Jun 2014 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-115077 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2013 | Nov 2013 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-108510 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2013 | Jul 2013 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-099862 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2013 | Jun 2013 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-099224 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2013 | Jun 2013 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-097256 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2013 | Jun 2013 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-095609 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2012 | Jun 2013 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-095435 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2012 | Feb 2013 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-094478 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2012 | Jun 2013 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-094082 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2012 | Jun 2013 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-094080 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2012 | Jun 2013 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-RC-093887 | Representation election | Nov 2012 | Jun 2013 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-093906 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2012 | Jun 2013 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-093890 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2012 | Jun 2013 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-092279 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2012 | Jun 2013 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-092016 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2012 | Jun 2013 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-091629 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2012 | Jun 2013 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for POTOMAC DISPOSAL INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for POTOMAC DISPOSAL INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for POTOMAC DISPOSAL INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-06 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $2,280 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on POTOMAC DISPOSAL 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is POTOMAC DISPOSAL INC's OSHA violation history?
- POTOMAC DISPOSAL INC has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 1 violation and $2,280 in total penalties.
- How does POTOMAC DISPOSAL INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- POTOMAC DISPOSAL INC operates in the other nonhazardous waste treatment and disposal industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.5.