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Wholesale Trade · Appleton, WI

Green Meadow Recycling, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Green Meadow Recycling, INC ranks #84,567 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$1,200
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#84,567
of 99,447 penalized employers

Green Meadow Recycling, INC in Appleton, WI 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: $1,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Green Meadow Recycling, INC 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 #84,567 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Tri-Pro Cedar Products, INC. in Oldtown, ID is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,200 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#84,567
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 Green Meadow Recycling, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Green Meadow Recycling, INC runs well below peers (0.13x 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

$1,200 Top 15% most affordable more affordable than 85% 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 Green Meadow Recycling, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE PORTLAND GROUP, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14RELIABLE WHOLESALE L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9EDDIE KANE STEEL PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CONTAINER DISTRIBUTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16THE ANDALE FARMERS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RAINBOW EXTREME SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KEARNY STEEL CONTAIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PAQ, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GOLDEN STATE LUMBER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NORTH CAROLINA MEAT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29GRUBMARKET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14A-1 ROOFING & CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RUF US, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10O.O. ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PERMATRON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UMBRELLA TECH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WINDSTONE MEDICAL PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WHITE ROSE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SYSCO FOOD SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RANDALL BROTHERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Green Meadow Recycli…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Green Meadow Recycling, INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Green Meadow Recycling, INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Green Meadow Recycling, INC ranks #3,917 at $1,200 current penalty.

How Green Meadow Recycling, INC Compares

Green Meadow Recycling, INC's 2.00 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 (0.13x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-01-13

Last Inspection

2011-02-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$600

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $600 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

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

$4,000

Current Penalty Amount

$1,200

Penalty Reduction

70.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,800 from the initial assessment of $4,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Green Meadow Recycling, INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Green Meadow Recycling, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $1,200 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $600 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Green Meadow Recycling, INC, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,200 here).

Atlantic Sweetner CO. $1,200 NJ Convoy Supply INC $1,200 WA Olympic Steel INC $1,200 MN Tri-Pro Cedar Products, INC. $1,200 ID

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Portland Group, INC. 2 insp. N Billerica, MA Reliable Wholesale Lumber, INC. 2 insp. Riverside, CA Eddie Kane Steel Products INC. 2 insp. Trenton, NJ Container Distributors, INC. 2 insp. Venice, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Atlantic Sweetner CO.
Hammonton, NJ
2 inspections $1,200
Convoy Supply INC
Everett, WA
2 inspections $1,200
Olympic Steel INC
Roseville, MN
2 inspections $1,200
Too Good Gourmet
San Lorenzo, CA
0 inspections $0
Tri-Pro Cedar Products, INC.
Oldtown, ID
2 inspections $1,200

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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 Green Meadow Recycling, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Green Meadow Recycling, INC'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 Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Green Meadow Recycling, INC have? ▼
Green Meadow Recycling, INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Green Meadow Recycling, INC had? ▼
Green Meadow Recycling, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-13 and the most recent on 2011-02-17. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Green Meadow Recycling, INC? ▼
Green Meadow Recycling, INC has been assessed $1,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,000 (a 70.0% reduction).
Does Green Meadow Recycling, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Green Meadow Recycling, INC 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 Green Meadow Recycling, INC operate in? ▼
Green Meadow Recycling, INC 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 Green Meadow Recycling, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Green Meadow Recycling, INC ranks #84,567 (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 Green Meadow Recycling, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Green Meadow Recycling, INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,200 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, Tri-Pro Cedar Products, INC. in Oldtown, ID is a similar wholesale trade employer with $1,200 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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