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Wholesale Trade · Hanceville, AL

Brannon Recycling, L.L.C.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Brannon Recycling, L.L.C. ranks #36,631 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty69% serious
$9,500
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#36,631
of 99,447 penalized employers

Brannon Recycling, L.L.C. in Hanceville, AL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Brannon Recycling, L.L.C. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,631 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, McAneny Brothers, INC. in Ebensburg, PA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,500 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
69.2%
of violations were serious
#36,631
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Brannon Recycling, L.L.C. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Brannon Recycling, L.L.C. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$9,500 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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 Brannon Recycling, L.L.C..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0014.929.944.859.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUPERIOR PLUS ENERGY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CEDAR VALLEY RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 57VALLE DEL SOL JONES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HEXATRONIC ROCHESTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UVALCO SUPPLY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MRK INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11WHOLESALE WHEEL & TI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SHANLEY PUMP & EQUIP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12INDEPENDENT RESTAURA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DIVERSIFIED GLOBAL T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8IRON & METALS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DOUTY BROTHERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LAS VEGAS AUTO PAINT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FOSSTON TRI-COOP ELE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MID-STATE FARMERS' C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRUPOINTE COOPERATIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AULT FEEDMILL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WWS ASSOCIATES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LAKE ANDES FARMERS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16GOLD STAR FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Brannon Recycling, L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Brannon Recycling, L.L.C. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Brannon Recycling, L.L.C. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Brannon Recycling, L.L.C. is the #1,767 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($9,500).

How Brannon Recycling, L.L.C. Compares

Brannon Recycling, L.L.C.'s 6.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-07-13

Last Inspection

2012-07-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $4,750 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

69.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

30.8% 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

$16,800

Current Penalty Amount

$9,500

Penalty Reduction

43.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,300 from the initial assessment of $16,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Brannon Recycling, L.L.C. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Brannon Recycling, L.L.C. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 13 5.5
Total Penalty $9,500 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,750 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Brannon Recycling, L.L.C., both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,500 here).

Heartland Produce CO. $9,500 WI Dyke Industries INC. $9,500 LA Liberty Tire Recycling LLC $9,500 UT Willoway Nurseries, INC. $9,500 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Superior Plus Energy Services INC. 2 insp. Oak Ridge, NJ Cedar Valley Recycling & Transfer 2 insp. Waterloo, IA Valle del Sol Jones, LLC 2 insp. Reedley, CA Hexatronic Rochester Cable INC. 2 insp. Culpeper, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Heartland Produce CO.
Kenosha, WI
2 inspections $9,500
Dyke Industries INC.
New Orleans, LA
2 inspections $9,500
Liberty Tire Recycling LLC
Salt Lake City, UT
4 inspections $9,500
McAneny Brothers, INC.
Ebensburg, PA
2 inspections $9,500
Willoway Nurseries, INC.
Huron, OH
2 inspections $9,500

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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 Brannon Recycling, L.L.C. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Brannon Recycling, L.L.C.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 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 Brannon Recycling, L.L.C. have? ▼
Brannon Recycling, L.L.C. has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Brannon Recycling, L.L.C. had? ▼
Brannon Recycling, L.L.C. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-13 and the most recent on 2012-07-20. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Brannon Recycling, L.L.C.? ▼
Brannon Recycling, L.L.C. has been assessed $9,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,800 (a 43.5% reduction).
Does Brannon Recycling, L.L.C. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Brannon Recycling, L.L.C. 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 Brannon Recycling, L.L.C. operate in? ▼
Brannon Recycling, L.L.C. 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 Brannon Recycling, L.L.C. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Brannon Recycling, L.L.C. ranks #36,631 (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 Brannon Recycling, L.L.C.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Brannon Recycling, L.L.C.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,500 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, McAneny Brothers, INC. in Ebensburg, PA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $9,500 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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