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B & T Pallet Recycling

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), B & T Pallet Recycling ranks #42,003 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty33% serious
$7,889
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#42,003
of 99,447 penalized employers

B & T Pallet Recycling in Lewiston, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,889. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected B & T Pallet Recycling 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,003 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Schaefer Systems International, INC. in Lodi, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,885 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#42,003
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 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 B & T Pallet Recycling compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows B & T Pallet Recycling runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$7,889 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is B & T Pallet Recycling.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0014.228.442.556.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNELCON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32COLUMBIA CEDAR INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 44AMERICAN FELT & FILT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 54PARKER TRUTEC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12RBC-WEST TRENTON A D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25KIEWIT OFFSHORE SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DFA DAIRY BRANDS FLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17QUALITY CULVERT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16FLANDERS PROVISION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BLACK BAY VENTURES V…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16STEWARD PLASTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MANNING'S BEEF, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MOUNTAIN WEST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOS PRESCOTT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15POLYCHEM CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AQUAMAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DAL-TILE TENNESSEE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23SEPTEMBER ENDS CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EZZO SAUSAGE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CASCADES HOLDING US …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29B & T Pallet Recycling, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
B & T Pallet Recycling has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

B & T Pallet Recycling in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: B & T Pallet Recycling is the #18,437 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($7,889).

How B & T Pallet Recycling Compares

B & T Pallet Recycling's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-04-15

Last Inspection

2025-12-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,945

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $3,945 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$7,889

Current Penalty Amount

$7,889

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How B & T Pallet Recycling compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric B & T Pallet Recycling Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $7,889 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,945 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for B & T Pallet Recycling, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,889 here).

Schaefer Systems International, INC. $7,885 CA Norbord Georgia LLC $7,894 GA Manna Pro Products LLC $7,896 KS Georgia-Pacific Wood Products, LLC $7,881 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nelcon, INC. 2 insp. Laurel, MT Columbia Cedar INC 2 insp. Kettle Falls, WA American Felt & Filter CO 2 insp. New Windsor, NY Parker Trutec, INC. 2 insp. Springfield, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Schaefer Systems International, INC.
Lodi, CA
2 inspections $7,885
J One Cutting Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Looper Cabinet Company
Evans, GA
0 inspections $0
Santos Ductwork, LLC
Silver Spring, MD
0 inspections $0
Norbord Georgia LLC
Cordele, GA
3 inspections $7,894

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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 B & T Pallet Recycling safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, B & T Pallet Recycling's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does B & T Pallet Recycling have? ▼
B & T Pallet Recycling has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,889.
How many OSHA inspections has B & T Pallet Recycling had? ▼
B & T Pallet Recycling has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-04-15 and the most recent on 2025-12-08. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for B & T Pallet Recycling? ▼
B & T Pallet Recycling has been assessed $7,889 in current OSHA penalties.
Does B & T Pallet Recycling have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. B & T Pallet Recycling 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 B & T Pallet Recycling operate in? ▼
B & T Pallet Recycling operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321920). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does B & T Pallet Recycling rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, B & T Pallet Recycling ranks #42,003 (the upper 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 B & T Pallet Recycling's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
B & T Pallet Recycling's total OSHA penalty of $7,889 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Schaefer Systems International, INC. in Lodi, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,885 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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