HEBERLE DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HEBERLE DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC. — a solid waste collection facility located at 269 ALVANAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, NY 14606 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 27 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,400.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-03-03.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $21,400.00 is more than 5.1× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 562111). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.
State Context: Within NY, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 27 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning July 23, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 14, 2011. Of the 27 total citations, 7 (26%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $21,400.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $792.59 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Heberle Disposal Service, Inc. reveals a systemic breakdown of safety
This facility's $21,400 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 562111 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,291.
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What OSHA violations was HEBERLE DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC. cited for?
HEBERLE DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC. received 27 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,400.00. The inspection opened on 2009-03-03.
How much was HEBERLE DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $21,400.00 against HEBERLE DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC. in ROCHESTER, NY. Average per citation: $792.59.
Is HEBERLE DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, HEBERLE DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC. has a risk score of 27 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Solid Waste Collection facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $21,400.00 is above the industry average.