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Wholesale Trade · Killingworth, CT

Apc Recycling, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Apc Recycling, LLC ranks #10,872 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty83% serious
$29,400
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#10,872
of 99,447 penalized employers

Apc Recycling, LLC in Killingworth, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $29,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Apc Recycling, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 23 violations, averaging 11.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,872 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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, Top IT Off Bottling LLC in Napa, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $29,525 in current penalties.

11.5
violations per inspection
82.6%
of violations were serious
#10,872
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Apc Recycling, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Apc Recycling, LLC runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$29,400 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Apc Recycling, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.77.91522.229.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOSENTINO C & C OF N…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Global Metal Recycli…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NEW JOURNEY RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BEACH TRADING COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NATIONAL SPECIALTY A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ABILENE MACHINE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GRIMMEL INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HERBERS AG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CENTRAL RECYCLING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FAMILY FORD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ACE SCRAP METAL PROC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28BENJAMIN STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3D & M INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13OMNI RECYCLING OF BA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WILSON SPORTING GOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WEST COAST PAPER CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PREMIUM DISTRIBUTORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RAYMOUR AND FLANIGAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ADRIAN JULES LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ECHO POINT BOOKS AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Apc Recycling, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23
Apc Recycling, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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.

Apc Recycling, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Apc Recycling, LLC ranks #446 at $29,400 current penalty.

How Apc Recycling, LLC Compares

Apc Recycling, LLC's 11.50 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 above peers (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-02-15

Last Inspection

2011-03-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.5 violations per visit. That's $14,700 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

82.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

17.4% 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

$29,400

Current Penalty Amount

$29,400

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Apc Recycling, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Apc Recycling, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 23 5.5
Total Penalty $29,400 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,700 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Apc Recycling, LLC, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($29,400 here).

Aia Recycling Corporation $29,384 AL Kroger Distribution Center $29,446 OH Top IT Off Bottling LLC $29,525 CA Grey Eagle Distributors $29,255 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cosentino C & C of North America 2 insp. Rincon, GA Global Metal Recycling, Inc 2 insp. Santa Ana, CA New Journey Recycling 2 insp. Middlesex, NJ Beach Trading Company, INC 2 insp. Edison, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Garcia Recycling Center & Metals-Main
Santa Ana, CA
0 inspections $0
Aia Recycling Corporation
Greenville, AL
5 inspections $29,384
Kroger Distribution Center
Delaware, OH
12 inspections $29,446
Top IT Off Bottling LLC
Napa, CA
4 inspections $29,525
Grey Eagle Distributors
Maryland Heights, MO
2 inspections $29,255

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What to do with this record

Use Apc Recycling, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Apc Recycling, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Apc Recycling, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 2 inspections, including 19 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Apc Recycling, LLC have? ▼
Apc Recycling, LLC has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $29,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Apc Recycling, LLC had? ▼
Apc Recycling, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-15 and the most recent on 2011-03-01. This averages 11.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Apc Recycling, LLC? ▼
Apc Recycling, LLC has been assessed $29,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Apc Recycling, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Apc Recycling, LLC has 19 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 Apc Recycling, LLC operate in? ▼
Apc Recycling, LLC 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 Apc Recycling, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Apc Recycling, LLC ranks #10,872 (the top quarter 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 Apc Recycling, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Apc Recycling, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $29,400 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Top IT Off Bottling LLC in Napa, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $29,525 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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