Establishment profile
POTOMAC DISPOSAL, INC.
3819 PALMIRA LANE, SILVER SPRING, MD, 20906
562111 — Solid Waste Collection
Summary
POTOMAC DISPOSAL, INC. has accumulated 12 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 17 years of recorded history, with $5,860 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 83rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 104 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 17 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,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 12 distinct standards shown · 12 citations in this view · $5,860 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $2,350 | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $1,360 | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 1 | 1 | $1,150 | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0004 A | 1 | 1 | $380 | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 II | 1 | 1 | $310 | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D02 | 1 | 1 | $310 | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 F01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 F04 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 5621 within MD. Peer group: 104 employers. This establishment has 12 OSHA violations; 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 →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2008 | GARBAGE TRUCK,PINNED,ALARM,CRUSHED,TRUCK,TRASH COMPACTOR,COMMUNICATION,INATTENTIONFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 17+ years. Most recent activity: 17 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-11-12 | Accident | 12 | 7 | $5,860 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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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 12 violations and $5,860 in total penalties.
- How does POTOMAC DISPOSAL, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- POTOMAC DISPOSAL, INC. operates in the solid waste collection industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.
- Has POTOMAC DISPOSAL, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving POTOMAC DISPOSAL, INC..