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Wholesale Trade · Williston, VT

Casella Recycling, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Casella Recycling, LLC ranks #78,998 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,750
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#78,998
of 99,447 penalized employers

Casella Recycling, LLC in Williston, VT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,750. 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 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,998 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Audubon CO-Operative Elevator Association in Audubon, MN is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,750 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#78,998
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Casella Recycling, LLC runs well below peers (0.19x 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

$1,750 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Casella Recycling, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCCS CONTRACTOR EQUIP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STRATEGIC MATERIALS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15DIXON TICONDEROGA CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28SYSCO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5C & S WHOLESALE GROC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MITCHELL'S AUTO PART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OA LOGISTICS SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WESTLAND FLORAL CO C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8COPITON USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CUMBERLAND RECYCLING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PRINCE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3C&S WHOLESALE GROCER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HAULOTTE U.S., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BRUCE SUPPLY CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ABC SUPPLY CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BARTLETT GRAIN COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOME SOURCE INDUSTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SENTRY SUPPLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRACTOR SUPPLY CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LANTER DISTRIBUTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Casella Recycling, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Casella Recycling, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Casella Recycling, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Casella Recycling, LLC sits at penalty rank #3,712 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($1,750 assessed).

How Casella Recycling, LLC Compares

Casella Recycling, LLC's 1.50 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 runs well below peers (0.19x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-02-23

Last Inspection

2015-04-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$875

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $875 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$7,500

Current Penalty Amount

$1,750

Penalty Reduction

76.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,750 from the initial assessment of $7,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Casella Recycling, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $1,750 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $875 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,750 here).

Odom Northwest Beverages $1,750 WA Audubon CO-Operative Elevator Association $1,750 MN Falkner Farms $1,750 MI Professional Plastics INC $1,750 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

CCS Contractor Equipment & Supply, LLC DBA Surebuilt 2 insp. Melrose Park, IL Strategic Materials, INC. 2 insp. East Troy, WI Dixon Ticonderoga Company 2 insp. Macon, GA Sysco Corporation 2 insp. Pleasant Grove, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Odom Northwest Beverages
Spokane, WA
2 inspections $1,750
Audubon CO-Operative Elevator Association
Audubon, MN
2 inspections $1,750
Falkner Farms
Decatur, MI
2 inspections $1,750
Professional Plastics INC
Ogden, UT
2 inspections $1,750
H H Bauer & Associates INC
Vancouver, WA
2 inspections $1,750

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What to do with this record

Use Casella Recycling, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Casella Recycling, LLC have? ▼
Casella Recycling, LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Casella Recycling, LLC had? ▼
Casella Recycling, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-02-23 and the most recent on 2015-04-28. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Casella Recycling, LLC? ▼
Casella Recycling, LLC has been assessed $1,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,500 (a 76.7% reduction).
Does Casella Recycling, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Casella Recycling, LLC has 3 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 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 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 #78,998 (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 Casella Recycling, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Casella Recycling, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1,750 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, Audubon CO-Operative Elevator Association in Audubon, MN is a similar wholesale trade employer with $1,750 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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