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Wholesale Trade · Coldwater, OH

American Polymer Recycling, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Polymer Recycling, INC. ranks #76,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$2,000
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#76,879
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Polymer Recycling, INC. in Coldwater, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected American Polymer Recycling, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #76,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, JD Heiskell and CO. LLC in Pixley, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,000 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#76,879
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows American Polymer Recycling, INC. runs well below peers (0.22x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$2,000 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is American Polymer Recycling, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.517.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCEMSTONE READY MIX, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19LEVI STRAUSS & CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CAIRO COOP EQUITY EX…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DEL MONTE FRESH PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMERISTAR MEATS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TRI-CITIES BEVERAGE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6METAL CONSTRUCTION M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MEGA METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11THE BAZAAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MILES CHEMICAL COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6121 POINT BREEZE MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HOME EXPRESS DELIVER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TITAN MACHINERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOP AG COOPERATIVE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1A-LINE IRON & METALS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BROOKLYN RESOURCE RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WESTMAN FREIGHTLINER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JOHN'S METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MUTUAL TRADING CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CENTURY DISTRIBUTORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22American Polymer Rec…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
American Polymer Recycling, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

American Polymer Recycling, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: American Polymer Recycling, INC. is the #3,602 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($2,000).

How American Polymer Recycling, INC. Compares

American Polymer Recycling, INC.'s 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.22x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-02-15

Last Inspection

2013-12-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,000 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$2,000

Current Penalty Amount

$2,000

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How American Polymer Recycling, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric American Polymer Recycling, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $2,000 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,000 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for American Polymer Recycling, INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,000 here).

Lauren's Wholesale $2,000 MI Lauren's Wholesale $2,000 MI Woodbridge Enterprise INC $2,000 MI JD Heiskell and CO. LLC $2,000 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Cemstone Ready Mix 2 insp. New Richmond, WI Levi Strauss & CO. 2 insp. Canton, MS Cairo Coop Equity Exchange 2 insp. Arlington, KS Del Monte Fresh Produce N.a., INC. 2 insp. Jessup, MD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lauren's Wholesale
Lansing, MI
3 inspections $2,000
Lauren's Wholesale
Durand, MI
2 inspections $2,000
Woodbridge Enterprise INC
Quincy, MI
2 inspections $2,000
JD Heiskell and CO. LLC
Pixley, CA
2 inspections $2,000
Rago Veal CO.
Boston, MA
2 inspections $2,000

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is American Polymer Recycling, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, American Polymer Recycling, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does American Polymer Recycling, INC. have? ▼
American Polymer Recycling, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,000.
How many OSHA inspections has American Polymer Recycling, INC. had? ▼
American Polymer Recycling, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-15 and the most recent on 2013-12-18. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Polymer Recycling, INC.? ▼
American Polymer Recycling, INC. has been assessed $2,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does American Polymer Recycling, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Polymer Recycling, INC. has 1 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does American Polymer Recycling, INC. operate in? ▼
American Polymer Recycling, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does American Polymer Recycling, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Polymer Recycling, INC. ranks #76,879 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does American Polymer Recycling, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
American Polymer Recycling, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,000 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, JD Heiskell and CO. LLC in Pixley, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,000 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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