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Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC ranks #9,854 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty50% serious
$31,520
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#9,854
of 99,447 penalized employers

Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC in Albuquerque, NM has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $31,520. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,854 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Township of Bridgewater Municipal Building in Bound Brook, NJ is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $31,500 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#9,854
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC runs far above peers (8.4x 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

$31,520 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PARTNERS PERSONNEL-M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TOWN OF HARRISON/ DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ADVANCED DISPOSAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2C&C - DPR, DIVISION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GREEN SUSTAINABLE SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HCSG STAFF LEASING S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PROAMPAC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ULTIMATE INNOVATIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRIPACK LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NEW IMAGE LANDSCAPE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARNEY'S POINT TWP P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY TERRACE RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BESTECH, INC OF CONN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FLYNN'S LANDSCAPING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SIDONIAN ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ABSOLUTE ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1P.W. STEPHENS ENVIRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CANTEEN VENDING SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FIRST ACTION SYSTEMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Friedman Recycling o…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC sits at penalty rank #403 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($31,520 assessed).

How Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC Compares

Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC's 2.00 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 far above peers (8.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-04-19

Last Inspection

2019-02-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,760

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $15,760 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

25.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$38,900

Current Penalty Amount

$31,520

Penalty Reduction

19.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,380 from the initial assessment of $38,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 4 2.7
Total Penalty $31,520 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,760 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($31,520 here).

Gilton Resource Recovery/Transfer Facility, INC. $31,515 CA Borough of East Rutherford DPW $31,500 NJ Township of Bridgewater Municipal Building $31,500 NJ Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills $31,500 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Department of Public Works 2 insp. Ewing, NJ Partners Personnel-Management Services, LLC 2 insp. Fresno, CA Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works 2 insp. Harrison, NJ Advanced Disposal Services Greentree Landfill, LLC 2 insp. Kersey, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Gilton Resource Recovery/Transfer Facility, INC.
Modesto, CA
4 inspections $31,515
Starside Security and Investigation
Diamond Bar, CA
0 inspections $0
Borough of East Rutherford DPW
East Rutherford, NJ
2 inspections $31,500
Township of Bridgewater Municipal Building
Bound Brook, NJ
2 inspections $31,500
Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills
Parsippany, NJ
2 inspections $31,500

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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 Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC have? ▼
Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,520.
How many OSHA inspections has Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC had? ▼
Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-04-19 and the most recent on 2019-02-07. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC? ▼
Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC has been assessed $31,520 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $38,900 (a 19.0% reduction).
Does Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC has 2 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC operate in? ▼
Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, 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 Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC ranks #9,854 (the top 10% 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 Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $31,520 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (8.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Township of Bridgewater Municipal Building in Bound Brook, NJ is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $31,500 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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