Potomac Abatement Safety Record
Arlington, VA · Administrative & Waste Services
Above-average violation rate. This employer has more safety violations than most.
Last inspected 03/10/2022
According to OSHA enforcement records, Potomac Abatement in Arlington, Virginia has 38 workplace safety violations across 21 inspections, with 27 classified as serious and $24,000 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1993 to 2022.
About This Safety Record
Potomac Abatement in Arlington, Virginia has received a D safety grade, indicating an above-average rate of workplace safety violations. Compared to other administrative & waste services employers, this record reflects a higher-than-typical frequency or severity of OSHA citations. A D grade is assigned when the weighted violation score falls between 3.0 and 5.99 per inspection.
27 of the 38 total violations are classified as serious by OSHA. Employers with D grades have demonstrated patterns that warrant attention from both current and prospective employees. All workers have the right to a safe workplace under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and can file an OSHA complaint if they believe conditions are unsafe.
Violation Breakdown
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Workers' Compensation in Virginia
Workers injured on the job in Virginia may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation.
- Filing deadline: 2 years from injury date
- Important: Must report injury to employer within 30 days in writing
- Statute: Va. Code § 65.2-100 et seq.
This is general information about workers' compensation laws in Virginia, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for your specific situation.
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No workplace accident investigations on file for Potomac Abatement in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/10/2022 | Planned? | Arlington, VA | 0 | $0 |
| 12/30/2021 | Planned? | Arlington, VA | 0 | $0 |
| 12/01/2021 | Planned? | Arlington, VA | 0 | $0 |
| 09/30/2021 | Planned? | Arlington, VA | 0 | $0 |
| 09/28/2021 | Planned? | Arlington, VA | 0 | $0 |
| 09/15/2021 | Planned? | Arlington, VA | 0 | $0 |
| 05/27/2021 | Planned? | Arlington, VA | 0 | $0 |
| 12/31/2014 | Planned? | Arlington, VA | 0 | $0 |
| 05/23/2013 | Planned? | Arlington, VA | 0 | $0 |
| 09/21/2012 | Planned? | Arlington, VA | 0 | $0 |
| 05/24/2012 | Planned? | Arlington, VA | 2 | $1,890 |
| 01/18/2012 | Planned? | Arlington, VA | 0 | $0 |
| 06/03/2011 | Planned? | Arlington, VA | 0 | $0 |
| 01/07/2010 | Planned? | Arlington, VA | 4 | $3,000 |
| 05/06/2009 | Complaint? | Arlington, VA | 2 | $735 |
| 04/07/2009 | Planned? | Arlington, VA | 0 | $0 |
| 12/07/2004 | Planned? | Arlington, VA | 7 | $6,000 |
| 05/30/2000 | Planned? | Arlington, VA | 5 | $6,600 |
| 06/22/1999 | Referral? | Arlington, VA | 2 | $1,200 |
| 03/29/1999 | Planned? | Arlington, VA | 11 | $2,700 |
| 12/14/1993 | Referral? | Arlington, VA | 5 | $1,875 |
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