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Wholesale Trade · Auburndale, WI

Auburndale Recycling Center, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Auburndale Recycling Center, INC. ranks #18,499 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$19,114
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#18,499
of 99,447 penalized employers

Auburndale Recycling Center, INC. in Auburndale, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,114. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Auburndale Recycling Center, INC. 3 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,499 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Victoria Granite Works, INC. in Cicero, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $19,153 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#18,499
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 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 Auburndale Recycling Center, INC. runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$19,114 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Auburndale Recycling Center, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPURE AIR FILTRATION,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25FIRST MISSOURI TERMI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21LEEWARD ISLANDS MANA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17LANDUS COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GOODWILL INDUSTRIES-…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19FIBA TECHNOLOGIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BVA INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SKAGIT GARDENS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CARSON OIL CO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SIOUXLAND RECOVERY, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12HILL PHOENIX, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BIG LOTS STORES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ZYVEX TECHNOLOGIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17POMEROY GRAIN GROWERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1FRESH FROM TEXAS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ARCTIC EXPRESS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PERFORMANCE FOOD GRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5RESOURCE RECOVERY SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4E & E FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WINNEMUCCA FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11Auburndale Recycling…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Auburndale Recycling Center, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Auburndale Recycling Center, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Auburndale Recycling Center, INC. is the #850 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($19,114).

How Auburndale Recycling Center, INC. Compares

Auburndale Recycling Center, INC.'s 0.67 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 (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-08-23

Last Inspection

2023-12-20

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,371

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 12 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $6,371 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$27,306

Current Penalty Amount

$19,114

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,192 from the initial assessment of $27,306. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Auburndale Recycling Center, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 2 5.5
Total Penalty $19,114 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,371 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Auburndale Recycling Center, INC., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,114 here).

Grand River Rubber & Plastic CO. $19,114 OH C & S Wholesale Grocers INC. $19,100 CA More Bakery, INC $19,134 FL Victoria Granite Works, INC. $19,153 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Pure Air Filtration, LLC 3 insp. Doraville, GA First Missouri Terminals INC. 3 insp. Scott City, MO Leeward Islands Management Company 3 insp. ST Thomas, VI Landus Cooperative 3 insp. Boone, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Grand River Rubber & Plastic CO.
Ashtabula, OH
2 inspections $19,114
C & S Wholesale Grocers INC.
Sacramento, CA
2 inspections $19,100
ESS Resin Technologies LLC
Greer, SC
0 inspections $0
More Bakery, INC
Tampa, FL
2 inspections $19,134
Victoria Granite Works, INC.
Cicero, IL
2 inspections $19,153

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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 Auburndale Recycling Center, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Auburndale Recycling Center, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Auburndale Recycling Center, INC. have? ▼
Auburndale Recycling Center, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,114.
How many OSHA inspections has Auburndale Recycling Center, INC. had? ▼
Auburndale Recycling Center, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-23 and the most recent on 2023-12-20. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Auburndale Recycling Center, INC.? ▼
Auburndale Recycling Center, INC. has been assessed $19,114 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,306 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Auburndale Recycling Center, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Auburndale Recycling Center, INC. has 2 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 Auburndale Recycling Center, INC. operate in? ▼
Auburndale Recycling Center, 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 Auburndale Recycling Center, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Auburndale Recycling Center, INC. ranks #18,499 (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 Auburndale Recycling Center, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Auburndale Recycling Center, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $19,114 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Victoria Granite Works, INC. in Cicero, IL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $19,153 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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