POTOMAC DISPOSAL, INC.
3819 PALMIRA LANE, SILVER SPRING, MD 20906
NAICS 562111: Solid Waste Collection - Records current through Nov 12, 2008
POTOMAC DISPOSAL, INC. has had 1 OSHA inspection since Nov 12, 2008, resulting in 12 violations and $5,860 in penalties on record.
As reported in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review.
- According to federal enforcement data, this location was most recently inspected on November 12, 2008. That inspection has since been closed.
- Of the 12 violations recorded, 7 (58%) were classified as Serious under OSHA guidelines.
- Federal enforcement records show 1 repeat violation at this establishment. Repeat violations carry enhanced penalties under OSHA's enforcement framework.
- This location's OSHA record does not include any willful violation citations.
- All documented inspections at this establishment are listed as closed in OSHA's system.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conferences, settlements, or adjudication. Having an inspection record is common in regulated industries and does not by itself indicate unsafe conditions. This is not an official OSHA resource and does not constitute legal advice.
Most Cited Standards4 standards
Ranked by citation count across this employer's inspections on record. Counts and penalties are exact sums from violations linked to those inspections.
| Standard | Citations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|
| 1910.132Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements | 5 | $1,460 |
| 1910.147Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) | 5 | $1,670 |
| 1904.4Recording Criteria | 1 | $380 |
| 1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) | 1 | $2,350 |
Enforcement Timeline1 inspection, 2008-2008
Each row is one OSHA inspection on record. Markers show openings, contest activity, final orders, and closures. Full record detail for each inspection is listed below.
Source. DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes.Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Inspection Records2008 - 2008
Full record for each inspection shown in the timeline above. Includes type, scope, violations on record, and current penalty.
| ID | Opened | Type | Scope | Viol. | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #312780810 | Nov 12, 2008 | Accident | Partial | 12 | $5,860 |
Incident investigation summaries linked to this employer through OSHA accident and injury enforcement data.
Employee is killed when crushed by compactor
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data. See data reference for matching and methodology details.
About This Industry
NAICS 562111: Waste Collection / Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in collecting and hauling waste and recyclable materials within a local area. Collection methods include curbside pickup, dumpster services, and roll-off container services.
Common workplace hazards include struck-by incidents from waste collection vehicles and traffic, ergonomic injuries from lifting heavy containers, and exposure to sharp objects and biological hazards in waste. Workers may also face risks from backing and blind-spot vehicle accidents and extreme weather exposure.
Data Source and Methodology
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