Establishment profile
POTOMAC DISPOSAL, INC
17711 COACH BRIDGE PLACE, OLNEY, MD, 20832
562111 — Solid Waste Collection
Summary
POTOMAC DISPOSAL, INC has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 20 years of recorded history, with $2,925 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 50th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 104 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 20 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
POTOMAC DISPOSAL, INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification, 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
Above average violations in NAICS 5621 within MD. Peer group: 104 employers. This establishment has 3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2006 | GARBAGE TRUCK,DRIVER,RIDING ON EQUIPMENT,CRUSHED,TRUCK,MANUAL MAT HANDLING,FALL,STRUCK BY,RUN OVER,TIREFatality | 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 20+ years. Most recent activity: 20 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.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file 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 →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-01-25 | Accident | 3 | 2 | $2,925 |
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 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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Frequently asked
- What is POTOMAC DISPOSAL, INC's OSHA violation history?
- POTOMAC DISPOSAL, INC has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 3 violations and $2,925 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.