Establishment profile
U.S. WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC.
7770 PALMER PARK BOULEVARD, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80915
562111 — Solid Waste Collection
Summary
U.S. WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC. has accumulated 24 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 24 years of recorded history, with $15,325 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 54 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. 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
U.S. WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
86% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 21 citations in this view · $15,325 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5A0001 | 2 | 2 | $1,550 | Jun 2002 | Aug 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0008 | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | Jan 2002 | Jan 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Jun 2002 | Jun 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L06 | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | Jun 2002 | Jun 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E09 I | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Jun 2002 | Jun 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 C01 I | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Jun 2002 | Jun 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0110 B06 VI | 1 | 1 | $850 | Jun 2002 | Jun 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C01 | 1 | 1 | $825 | Aug 2007 | Aug 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0041 B02 | 1 | 1 | $700 | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Jun 2002 | Jun 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Jun 2002 | Jun 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | $500 | Aug 2004 | Aug 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0243 B02 | 1 | 1 | $500 | Aug 2004 | Aug 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D02 | 1 | 1 | $200 | Aug 2004 | Aug 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 Q07 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2002 | Jun 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2002 | Jun 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2002 | Jun 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2002 | Jun 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 A03 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2002 | Jun 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C02 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2002 | Jun 2002 |
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 nearly every other employer in NAICS 5621 within CO. Peer group: 54 employers. This establishment has 24 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for U.S. WASTE INDUSTRIES, 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 U.S. WASTE INDUSTRIES, 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 20, 2001 | WHEEL,GARBAGE TRUCK,ABDOMEN,VEHICLE,CRUSHED,RUN OVERFatality | 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)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 1 statute · 9 violations · $5,557 in backwages
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Contract Act (federal services) | Dec 2005 | 1 | 9 | 9 | $5,557 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 1 case · 9 violations · $5,557 in backwages · 9 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2005 – Dec 2005 | Solid Waste Collection | SCA | 9 | 9 | $5,557 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for U.S. WASTE INDUSTRIES, 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 U.S. WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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 U.S. WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for U.S. WASTE INDUSTRIES, 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 U.S. WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
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- Department of DefenseSERVICE FOR REFUSE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING SERVICES ON PETERSON AFB AND CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN AIR FORCE STATION (CMAFS) COLORADO, AS DETAILED IN THIS PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND MUNICIPAL LAWS. THIS ACTION ORDERS SERVICE FOR PETERSON AFB AND ADDS FUNDS FOR THE PERIOD 1 MAR-30 TO 30 SEP 2009.contract · Last action 2009-02-27$145,691
- Department of DefenseFULLY FUND REST OF OPTION YEAR 3 FOR REFUSE ON PETERSON AFBcontract · Last action 2008-09-05$92,955
- Department of DefenseEXERCISE OPTION YEAR 4 RECYCLE DELIVERY ORDERcontract · Last action 2009-05-27$35,243
- Department of DefenseDEC & JAN FUNDING FOR REFUSE ON PETERSON AFBcontract · Last action 2008-07-31$33,389
- Department of DefenseFEB & MAR FUNDING FOR REFUSE DELIVERY ORDER FOR OPTION YEAR 3contract · Last action 2008-08-01$31,797
- Department of DefenseOPTION 3-PETERSON AFB REFUSE COLLECTIONcontract · Last action 2008-07-31$18,679
- Department of DefenseNOV FUNDING FOR PETERSON AFB REFUSEcontract · Last action 2008-07-31$16,885
- Department of DefenseEXERCISE OPTION YEAR 4 REFUSE DELIVERY ORDER NOTE: MONTHLY FUNDINGcontract · Last action 2009-06-15$15,591
- Department of DefenseDECEMBER FUNDING FOR REFUSE - CONTRACT FA2517-04-D-5000 DO 5027contract · Last action 2009-06-12$15,342
- Department of DefenseDO 5020=RECYCLE FULLY FUNDE FOR REST OF OPTION YEAR 3contract · Last action 2008-08-01$15,061
- Department of DefenseJAN FUNDING FOR REFUSEcontract · Last action 2009-06-12$14,692
- Department of DefenseNOV FUNDING - REFUSE ON PETERSON AFB FOR OPTION YEAR 4contract · Last action 2009-06-12$14,627
- Department of DefenseFEB FUNDING - REFUSE ON PETERSON AFBcontract · Last action 2009-06-12$13,513
- Department of DefenseEXERCISE OPTION YEAR 4 CMAFS REFUSE & RECYCLE DELIVERY ORDERcontract · Last action 2009-05-27$12,158
- Department of DefenseFUNDING 1 MAR -30 SEP 08 FOR CMAFS REFUSE/RECYCLEcontract · Last action 2008-03-04$6,953
- Department of DefenseDEC & JAN FUNDING FOR RECYCLE ON PETERSON AFBcontract · Last action 2008-08-01$3,385
- Department of DefenseFUNDING FOR 1 DEC 07-31 JAN 08=CMAFS REFUSE/RECYCLEcontract · Last action 2007-11-30$1,987
- Department of DefenseNOV FUNDING FOR RECYCLE ON PETERSON AFBcontract · Last action 2008-08-01$1,648
- Department of DefenseOPTION YEAR 3 RECYCLING ON PETERSON AFBcontract · Last action 2008-08-01$1,623
- Department of DefenseFEB FUNDING FOR CMAFS REFUSE & RECYCLEcontract · Last action 2008-01-31$993
- Department of DefenseNOV=CMAFS REFUSE & RECYCLEcontract · Last action 2007-11-01$993
- Department of DefenseOPTION 3 - CMAFS REFUSE COLLECTIONcontract · Last action 2007-10-19$993
- Department of Defensecontract · Last action 2007-11-14$0
- Department of Defense200412!000697!5700!CA03 !21 CONS/LGC !FA251704D5000 !A!N! !N! ! !20040923!20050930!176794162!176794162!176794162!N!U S WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC !7770 PALMER PARK BLVD !COLORADO SPRIN !CO!80915!58620!041!08!PETERSON AFB !EL PASO !COLORADO !+000000358662!N!N!000001866432!S205!TRASH/GARBAGE COLLECTION SRVCS-INCL PORT SAN SVCS !S1 !SERVICES !000 !* !562111!E! !3!A!S! ! !D!20050905!B!E!N!A! !A!N!J!2!004!B! !C!N!Z! ! !Y!C!N! ! ! !A!A!A!A!000!A!C!Y! !N! ! ! ! !0001! !contract · Last action 2007-10-05$0
- Department of Defense200604!000139!5700!FA2517!21CONS/LGC !FA251704D5000 !A!N! !Y!5003 ! !20051001!20060930!176794162!176794162!176794162!N!U S WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC !7770 PALMER PARK BLVD !COLORADO SPRIN !CO!80915!58620!041!08!PETERSON AFB !EL PASO !COLORADO !+000000031581!N!N!000000000000!S205!TRASH/GARBAGE COLLECTION SRVCS-INCL PORT SAN SVCS !S1 !SERVICES !000 !NOT DISCERNABLE !562111!E! !3!A!S! ! ! !99990909!B! ! !A! !A!N!J!2!004!B! !C!N!Z! ! !Y!C!N! ! ! !A!A!A!A!000!A!C!Y! !N! ! ! ! !0001! !contract · Last action 2007-11-28$-690
- Department of Defensecontract · Last action 2008-11-04$-1,758
- Department of DefenseCOLLECTION OF 100 CY OF CONTAINERScontract · Last action 2008-03-13$-3,692
- Department of DefenseCOLLECTION OF 100 CY OF CONTAINERScontract · Last action 2008-03-13$-3,692
- Department of Defense200604!000140!5700!FA2517!21CONS/LGC !FA251704D5000 !A!N! !Y!5001 ! !20051001!20060930!176794162!176794162!176794162!N!U S WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC !7770 PALMER PARK BLVD !COLORADO SPRIN !CO!80915!58620!041!08!PETERSON AFB !EL PASO !COLORADO !+000000242441!N!N!000000000000!S205!TRASH/GARBAGE COLLECTION SRVCS-INCL PORT SAN SVCS !S1 !SERVICES !000 !NOT DISCERNABLE !562111!E! !3!A!S! ! ! !99990909!B! ! !A! !A!N!J!2!004!B! !C!N!Z! ! !Y!C!N! ! ! !A!A!A!A!000!A!B!Y! !N! ! ! ! !0001! !contract · Last action 2007-11-16$-5,218
- Department of Defense200607!600478!2100!W911RZ!ACA, FORT CARSON !DABJ1303D0004 !A!N! !Y!0014 ! !20060301!20060331!176794162!176794162!176794162!N!U S WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC !7770 PALMER PARK BLVD !COLORADO SPRIN !CO!80915!27370!041!08!FORT CARSON !EL PASO !COLORADO !+000000009638!N!N!000000000000!S205!TRASH/GARBAGE COLLECTION SRVCS-INCL PORT SAN SVCS !S1 !SERVICES !000 !* !562111!E! !5!C!S! ! ! !99990909!B! ! !A! !A!U!J!2!001!A! !C!N!Z! ! !Y!C!N! ! ! !Z!Z!A!A!000!A!B!Y! !N! ! ! ! !0001! !contract · Last action 2008-03-13$-7,072
- Department of Defense200512!500764!2100!W911RZ!ACA, FORT CARSON !DABJ1303D0004 !A!N! !Y!0009 ! !20050705!20050731!176794162!176794162!176794162!N!U S WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC !7770 PALMER PARK BLVD !COLORADO SPRIN !CO!80915!59775!071!08!PINON CANYON !LAS ANIMAS !COLORADO !+000000009486!N!N!000000000000!S205!TRASH/GARBAGE COLLECTION SRVCS-INCL PORT SAN SVCS !S1 !SERVICES !000 !* !562111!E! !5!C!S! ! ! !20200930!B! ! !A! !A!U!J!2!001!A! !C!N!Z! ! !Y!C!N! ! ! !Z!Z!A!A!000!A!B!Y! !N! ! ! ! !0001!Y!contract · Last action 2008-03-13$-8,800
- Department of Defense200607!600870!2100!W911RZ!ACA, FORT CARSON !DABJ1303D0004 !A!N! !N!0016 ! !20060427!20060531!176794162!176794162!176794162!N!U S WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC !7770 PALMER PARK BLVD !COLORADO SPRIN !CO!80915!27370!041!08!FORT CARSON !EL PASO !COLORADO !+000000011076!N!N!000000000000!S205!TRASH/GARBAGE COLLECTION SRVCS-INCL PORT SAN SVCS !S1 !SERVICES !000 !* !562111!E! !5!C!S! ! ! !99990909!B! ! !A! !A!U!J!2!001!A! !C!N!Z! ! !Y!C!N! ! ! !Z!Z!A!A!000!A!B!Y! !N! ! ! ! !0001! !contract · Last action 2008-03-13$-9,230
- Department of DefenseCOLLECTION OF 100 CY OF CONTAINERScontract · Last action 2008-05-13$-11,076
- Department of DefenseCOLLECTION OF 100 CY OF CONTAINERScontract · Last action 2008-03-13$-11,076
- Department of DefenseCOLLECTION OF 100 CY OF CONTAINERScontract · Last action 2008-03-13$-11,076
- Department of DefenseCOLLECTION OF 100 CY OF CONTAINERScontract · Last action 2008-05-02$-14,414
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 562111 - SOLID WASTE COLLECTION. Last action: 2009-06-15. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-12-18 | Other | 1 | — | $700 | |
| 2007-08-14 | Planned | 1 | — | $825 | |
| 2004-07-08 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-07-08 | Planned | 4 | — | $1,700 | |
| 2002-05-14 | Planned | 9 | 9 | $6,700 | |
| 2002-05-14 | Planned | 8 | 2 | $1,900 | |
| 2001-11-21 | Accident | 1 | — | $3,500 |
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 U.S. WASTE INDUSTRIES, 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 U.S. WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- U.S. WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 24 violations and $15,325 in total penalties.
- How does U.S. WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- U.S. WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC. operates in the solid waste collection industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.
- Has U.S. WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving U.S. WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC..