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Administrative & Waste Services · Brookneal, VA

Elite Recycling LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Elite Recycling LLC ranks #62,398 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty44% serious
$3,861
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#62,398
of 99,447 penalized employers

Elite Recycling LLC in Brookneal, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,861. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Elite Recycling LLC 3 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,398 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, A.C.T. in Harlingen, TX is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
44.4%
of violations were serious
#62,398
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Elite Recycling LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Elite Recycling LLC 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

$3,861 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Elite Recycling LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0015.029.944.959.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEXT STAFF LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GREEN IMAGE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GLOBAL ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AT&T, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PEOPLEREADY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TOMS RIVER DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WESTERN LANDSCAPE CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DLUBAK GLASS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 57LIQUID ENVIRONMENTAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ACCUPAC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PARTNERSHIP STAFFING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TOWNSHIP OF MULLICA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12EXPRESS PERSONNEL SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0PINE HILL DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ELYSIAN BEACH RESORT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PINPOINT PROPERTY SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1AMERICAN CONTRACTING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DURHAM MIDDLEFIELD I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12PROMAX PERSONNEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1HAASCO, LTD., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Elite Recycling LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Elite Recycling LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Elite Recycling LLC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Elite Recycling LLC ranks #2,079 at $3,861 current penalty.

How Elite Recycling LLC Compares

Elite Recycling LLC's 3.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-02-29

Last Inspection

2025-07-01

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,287

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 9 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,287 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

44.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

55.6% 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

$5,515

Current Penalty Amount

$3,861

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,654 from the initial assessment of $5,515. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Elite Recycling LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 9 2.7
Total Penalty $3,861 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,287 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,861 here).

Dairy State Foods, INC. $3,867 WI Casella Waste Services/Superior Disposal $3,867 NY Clean Harbors Buttonwillow, LLC $3,870 CA Superior Arbor Management, INC. $3,850 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Next Staff LLC 3 insp. Elizabethtown, PA Green Image, LLC 3 insp. Henderson, NV Global Enterprises 3 insp. Chesterfield, MI At&T 3 insp. Sacramento, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

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Harlingen, TX
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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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 Elite Recycling LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Elite Recycling LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Elite Recycling LLC have? ▼
Elite Recycling LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,861.
How many OSHA inspections has Elite Recycling LLC had? ▼
Elite Recycling LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-29 and the most recent on 2025-07-01. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Elite Recycling LLC? ▼
Elite Recycling LLC has been assessed $3,861 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,515 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Elite Recycling LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Elite Recycling LLC has 4 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 Elite Recycling LLC operate in? ▼
Elite 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 Elite Recycling LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Elite Recycling LLC ranks #62,398 (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 Elite Recycling LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Elite Recycling LLC's total OSHA penalty of $3,861 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, A.C.T. in Harlingen, TX 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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