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Administrative & Waste Services · Orrington, ME

Corey Recycling

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Corey Recycling ranks #19,485 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$18,220
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#19,485
of 99,447 penalized employers

Corey Recycling in Orrington, ME has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,220. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Corey Recycling 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,485 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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 well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, ALV Services Inc- Landscaping & Construction in Moreno Valley, CA is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#19,485
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 27/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Corey Recycling compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Corey Recycling runs well above peers (4.9x 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

$18,220 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Corey Recycling.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALLIED UNIVERSAL TOP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9RESOURCE MFG, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3REALM INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SOCRRA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17RAMCO ENTERPRISES, L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ADVANCE INSTALLATION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NYSDEC FIELD HEADQUA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8POTOMAC ABATEMENT INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0LOUIES TREE SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF RAHWAY DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24KEARNY DEPARTMENT O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31STELLAR MANAGEMENT G…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33 KINGS ENVIRONMENTAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10DEPLOY HR, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2RECOLOGY SONOMA MARIN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SERENE SURROUNDINGS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MASTERSON STAFFING S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0WACO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DISHMAN ENVIRONMENTA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Corey Recycling, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13
Corey Recycling has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Corey Recycling in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Corey Recycling sits at penalty rank #706 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($18,220 assessed).

How Corey Recycling Compares

Corey Recycling's 4.33 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 (4.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-11-14

Last Inspection

2015-01-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,073

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $6,073 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

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

$30,500

Current Penalty Amount

$18,220

Penalty Reduction

40.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,280 from the initial assessment of $30,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Corey Recycling Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 13 2.7
Total Penalty $18,220 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,073 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,220 here).

Bordentown City DPW $18,200 NJ Final Cut Landscaping LLC $18,240 MD Celeni Galindo Ochoa $18,195 CA Rudmar INC $18,260 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Allied Universal Topco, LLC 3 insp. San Diego, CA Resource MFG 3 insp. Salt Lake City, UT Realm INC 3 insp. Olympia, WA Socrra 3 insp. Troy, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Alpha4 Solutions, LLC
Manassas, VA
0 inspections $0
WC Technical Services
Scottsdale, AZ
0 inspections $0
ALV Services Inc- Landscaping & Construction
Moreno Valley, CA
0 inspections $0
Bordentown City DPW
Bordentown, NJ
2 inspections $18,200
Final Cut Landscaping LLC
Parkville, MD
2 inspections $18,240

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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 Corey Recycling safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Corey Recycling's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 3 inspections, including 13 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 Corey Recycling have? ▼
Corey Recycling has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,220.
How many OSHA inspections has Corey Recycling had? ▼
Corey Recycling has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-11-14 and the most recent on 2015-01-15. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Corey Recycling? ▼
Corey Recycling has been assessed $18,220 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,500 (a 40.3% reduction).
Does Corey Recycling have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Corey Recycling has 13 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 Corey Recycling operate in? ▼
Corey Recycling 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 Corey Recycling rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Corey Recycling ranks #19,485 (the top quarter 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 Corey Recycling's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Corey Recycling's total OSHA penalty of $18,220 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (4.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, ALV Services Inc- Landscaping & Construction in Moreno Valley, CA 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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