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Wholesale Trade · Flint, MI

Averill Recycling INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Averill Recycling INC ranks #62,823 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 15 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$3,800
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#62,823
of 99,447 penalized employers

Averill Recycling INC in Flint, MI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Averill Recycling INC: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,823 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Reimann Wholesale INC. in Watertown, NY is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,800 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#62,823
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Averill Recycling INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Averill Recycling INC runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$3,800 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 Averill Recycling INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0012.825.738.551.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHYDRITE CHEMICAL COM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8EASTERN WHOLESALE FE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2EYE-FI, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22RE-USE HAWAII, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7STEEL DUST RECYCLING…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9ELG UTICA ALLOYS (HA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 49SONOCO PRODUCTS COMP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4BOB'S TIRE CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22NORTH AMERICA TIRE R…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17MASTER FEED MILL OF …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 37WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6WAHLCO-D.W. TOOL INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 36AFAM CONCEPT, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 30TYSON POULTRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7JSW STEEL USA OHIO, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4US FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2EDWARDS EQUIPMENT SA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 34AIA RECYCLING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24CR&R INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20FRESHPOINT SOUTHERN …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14Averill Recycling INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15
Averill Recycling INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Averill Recycling INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Averill Recycling INC ranks #3,003 at $3,800 current penalty.

How Averill Recycling INC Compares

Averill Recycling INC's 3.00 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2016-10-12

Last Inspection

2017-05-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$760

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $760 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$3,800

Current Penalty Amount

$3,800

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Averill Recycling INC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 15 5.5
Total Penalty $3,800 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $760 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,800 here).

Reimann Wholesale INC. $3,800 NY Pacific Carpet Distributors $3,800 WA Drillgreen Petroleum Products, INC. $3,800 TX Polymer Grinding INC. $3,800 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Hydrite Chemical Company 5 insp. Oshkosh, WI Eastern Wholesale Fence CO., INC. 5 insp. Medford, NY Eye-Fi 5 insp. Las Vegas, NV Re-Use Hawaii 5 insp. Honolulu, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Reimann Wholesale INC.
Watertown, NY
3 inspections $3,800
Pacific Carpet Distributors
Kent, WA
2 inspections $3,800
Drillgreen Petroleum Products, INC.
Victoria, TX
2 inspections $3,800
Polymer Grinding INC.
Eighty Four, PA
3 inspections $3,800
HKH JVC LLC
Honolulu, HI
2 inspections $3,804

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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 Averill Recycling INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Averill Recycling INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 15 violations across 5 inspections, including 9 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 Averill Recycling INC have? ▼
Averill Recycling INC has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Averill Recycling INC had? ▼
Averill Recycling INC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-12 and the most recent on 2017-05-16. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Averill Recycling INC? ▼
Averill Recycling INC has been assessed $3,800 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Averill Recycling INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Averill Recycling INC has 9 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 Averill Recycling INC operate in? ▼
Averill 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 Averill Recycling INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Averill Recycling INC ranks #62,823 (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 Averill Recycling INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Averill Recycling INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,800 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Reimann Wholesale INC. in Watertown, NY is a similar wholesale trade employer with $3,800 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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