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Administrative & Waste Services · Charlestown, MA

Casella Recycling LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Casella Recycling LLC ranks #28,452 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$12,675
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#28,452
of 99,447 penalized employers

Casella Recycling LLC in Charlestown, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,675. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Casella Recycling LLC 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,452 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Capital City Tree Service in Little Rock, AR is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#28,452
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Casella Recycling LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Casella Recycling LLC runs well above peers (3.4x 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

$12,675 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Casella Recycling LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWINDSOR SANITATION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ESSEX COUNTY DPW GAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BOROUGH OF EAST RUTH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SUBCO FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14NAPA RECYCLING & WAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FLECK'S LANDSCAPING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NED STEVENS GUTTER C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GREENWICH TOWNSHIP P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TREE TECHS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BOROUGH OF SUSSEX DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TANKSLEY TREE SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MOTORCOACH SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MTB SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WOODLAND TOWNSHIP DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TAFF & FRYE CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2J&J MAINTENANCE INCO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STERICYCLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FAIRWAY STAFFING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NATIONAL BUILDING MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7STAFF MANAGEMENT GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Casella Recycling LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Casella Recycling LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Casella Recycling LLC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Casella Recycling LLC sits at penalty rank #981 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($12,675 assessed).

How Casella Recycling LLC Compares

Casella Recycling LLC's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-08-28

Last Inspection

2021-03-04

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,338

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $6,338 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$18,107

Current Penalty Amount

$12,675

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,432 from the initial assessment of $18,107. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Casella Recycling LLC compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Casella Recycling LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 2 2.7
Total Penalty $12,675 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,338 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Casella Recycling LLC, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,675 here).

Packer Sanitation Service, INC. $12,650 NE Town of Plymouth $12,645 CT Loudoun County Public Schools $12,725 VA City of Bristol - Public Works $12,726 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Windsor Sanitation, INC. 2 insp. Bloomfield, CT Essex County DPW Garage 2 insp. Cedar Grove, NJ Borough of East Rutherford DPW 2 insp. East Rutherford, NJ Subco Foods, INC. 2 insp. Sheboygan, WI

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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 Casella Recycling LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Casella Recycling LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Casella Recycling LLC have? ▼
Casella Recycling LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,675.
How many OSHA inspections has Casella Recycling LLC had? ▼
Casella Recycling LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-08-28 and the most recent on 2021-03-04. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Casella Recycling LLC? ▼
Casella Recycling LLC has been assessed $12,675 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,107 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Casella Recycling LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Casella Recycling LLC has 1 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 Casella Recycling LLC operate in? ▼
Casella Recycling LLC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562920). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Casella Recycling LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Casella Recycling LLC ranks #28,452 (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 Casella Recycling LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Casella Recycling LLC's total OSHA penalty of $12,675 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Capital City Tree Service in Little Rock, AR is a similar administrative & waste services 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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