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Wholesale Trade · Alma, GA

Barber Recycling, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Barber Recycling, INC. ranks #44,313 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty88% serious
$7,260
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#44,313
of 99,447 penalized employers

Barber Recycling, INC. in Alma, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,260. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Barber Recycling, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 24 violations, averaging 12.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #44,313 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 21 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, Bio Gene Company in Sardinia, OH is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $7,254 in current penalties.

12.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#44,313
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Barber Recycling, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Barber Recycling, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$7,260 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Barber Recycling, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCEMSTONE READY MIX, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19LEVI STRAUSS & CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CAIRO COOP EQUITY EX…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DEL MONTE FRESH PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMERISTAR MEATS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TRI-CITIES BEVERAGE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6METAL CONSTRUCTION M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MEGA METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11THE BAZAAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MILES CHEMICAL COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6121 POINT BREEZE MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HOME EXPRESS DELIVER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TITAN MACHINERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOP AG COOPERATIVE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1A-LINE IRON & METALS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BROOKLYN RESOURCE RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WESTMAN FREIGHTLINER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JOHN'S METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MUTUAL TRADING CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CENTURY DISTRIBUTORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22Barber Recycling, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24
Barber Recycling, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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.

Barber Recycling, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Barber Recycling, INC. ranks #2,139 at $7,260 current penalty.

How Barber Recycling, INC. Compares

Barber Recycling, INC.'s 12.00 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 (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-04-26

Last Inspection

2012-08-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,630

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 12.0 violations per visit. That's $3,630 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

21

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$14,520

Current Penalty Amount

$7,260

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,260 from the initial assessment of $14,520. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Barber Recycling, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 24 5.5
Total Penalty $7,260 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,630 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,260 here).

Panamex Pacific INC. $7,261 AS Paul Lucio $7,265 TX SRJ, INC. $7,265 IL Bio Gene Company $7,254 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cemstone Ready Mix 2 insp. New Richmond, WI Levi Strauss & CO. 2 insp. Canton, MS Cairo Coop Equity Exchange 2 insp. Arlington, KS Del Monte Fresh Produce N.a., INC. 2 insp. Jessup, MD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Panamex Pacific INC.
Pago Pago, AS
3 inspections $7,261
Paul Lucio
Lubbock, TX
2 inspections $7,265
SRJ, INC.
Schaumburg, IL
3 inspections $7,265
Bio Gene Company
Sardinia, OH
4 inspections $7,254
Torbot Group, INC.
Cranston, RI
2 inspections $7,252

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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 Barber Recycling, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Barber Recycling, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 2 inspections, including 21 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 Barber Recycling, INC. have? ▼
Barber Recycling, INC. has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 21 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,260.
How many OSHA inspections has Barber Recycling, INC. had? ▼
Barber Recycling, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-26 and the most recent on 2012-08-29. This averages 12.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Barber Recycling, INC.? ▼
Barber Recycling, INC. has been assessed $7,260 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,520 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Barber Recycling, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Barber Recycling, INC. has 21 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 Barber Recycling, INC. operate in? ▼
Barber Recycling, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423510). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Barber Recycling, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Barber Recycling, INC. ranks #44,313 (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 Barber Recycling, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Barber Recycling, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,260 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, Bio Gene Company in Sardinia, OH is a similar wholesale trade employer with $7,254 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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