Wholesale Trade · Flint, MI

Averill Recycling & Refuse

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Averill Recycling & Refuse ranks #82,877 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty64% serious
$1,350
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#82,877
of 99,447 penalized employers

Averill Recycling & Refuse in Flint, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Averill Recycling & Refuse 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 22 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #82,877 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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, Prince Recycling in San Diego, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection
63.6%
of violations were serious
#82,877
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Averill Recycling & Refuse compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Averill Recycling & Refuse runs well below peers (0.15x 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

$1,350 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% 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 & Refuse.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNATIONAL MARINE SUPP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FRESH FROM TEXAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18UNITED DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TRITON STONE GROUP O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20EXPERT HOME CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ACTION METAL RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MOTOR TRUCK EQUIPMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DEER CREEK SEED, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ECO CUPS INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FINE LUMBER & PLYWOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PHILLIPS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BURTONVIEW CO-OP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MIDWEST LAMP RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27CONCRETE VAULTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WASHINGTON COUNTY RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22DUBOIS CHEMICALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALLE PROCESSING CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BAY AUTO PARTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HORSEHEADS AUTOMOTIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Averill Recycling & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22
Averill Recycling & Refuse has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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 & Refuse in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Averill Recycling & Refuse sits at penalty rank #3,860 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($1,350 assessed).

How Averill Recycling & Refuse Compares

Averill Recycling & Refuse's 11.00 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 (0.15x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-03-03

Last Inspection

2011-01-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$675

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $675 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

63.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

36.4% 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

$2,700

Current Penalty Amount

$1,350

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,350 from the initial assessment of $2,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Averill Recycling & Refuse Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 22 5.5
Total Penalty $1,350 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $675 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 & Refuse safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Averill Recycling & Refuse's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 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 & Refuse have?
Averill Recycling & Refuse has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,350.
How many OSHA inspections has Averill Recycling & Refuse had?
Averill Recycling & Refuse has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-03 and the most recent on 2011-01-28. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Averill Recycling & Refuse?
Averill Recycling & Refuse has been assessed $1,350 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,700 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Averill Recycling & Refuse have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Averill Recycling & Refuse has 14 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 & Refuse operate in?
Averill Recycling & Refuse 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 & Refuse rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Averill Recycling & Refuse ranks #82,877 (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 & Refuse's safety record compare to industry average?
Averill Recycling & Refuse's total OSHA penalty of $1,350 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, Prince Recycling in San Diego, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 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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