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Wholesale Trade · Kapolei, HI

Green Recycling LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Green Recycling LLC ranks #7,485 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty80% serious
$38,217
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#7,485
of 99,447 penalized employers

Green Recycling LLC in Kapolei, HI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $38,217. 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 Recycling LLC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 20 violations, averaging 6.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,485 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, F.W. Webb (Hingham #87) in Hingham, MA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.7
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#7,485
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Green Recycling LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Green Recycling LLC runs well above peers (4.2x 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

$38,217 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Recycling LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWISCONSIN POLYMERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SPECIALTIES MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15SWIFT STRAW II, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MIDWEST SHREDDING SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8IDEAL RECYCLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MORROW COUNTY GRAIN …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7REBEL OIL COMPANY, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SABEL STEEL SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MARATHON PETROLEUM C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6REINHART FOODSERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HEARTY FRESH INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ALLIED AWNING & RENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WILLIAMS-SONOMA DIRE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4RECONSERVE OF MICHIG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CLARE ROSE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MCKESSON DRUG COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SOLVE INDUSTRIAL MOT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6L & D TRUCKING AND S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12WE SELL CELLULAR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Green Recycling LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20
Green Recycling LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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 Recycling LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Green Recycling LLC sits at penalty rank #299 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($38,217 assessed).

How Green Recycling LLC Compares

Green Recycling LLC's 6.67 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 above peers (4.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-12-18

Last Inspection

2019-11-01

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,739

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 6.7 violations per visit. That's $12,739 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

10.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% 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

$57,776

Current Penalty Amount

$38,217

Penalty Reduction

33.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,559 from the initial assessment of $57,776. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Green Recycling LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 20 5.5
Total Penalty $38,217 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,739 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($38,217 here).

Field Fresh Foods Incorporated $38,235 CA Central Produce Distributors, INC. $38,258 ID US Foods, INC. $38,132 NH International Mulch Company, INC. DBA Imc Outdoor Living $38,075 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Wisconsin Polymers LLC 3 insp. Hortonville, WI Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches 3 insp. Fraser, MI Swift Straw II, LLC 3 insp. Jasper, FL Midwest Shredding Service, LLC 3 insp. Kansas City, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Field Fresh Foods Incorporated
Gardena, CA
3 inspections $38,235
Central Produce Distributors, INC.
Payette, ID
2 inspections $38,258
F.W. Webb (Hingham #87)
Hingham, MA
0 inspections $0
US Foods, INC.
Seabrook, NH
7 inspections $38,132
R. A. Jefferys Distributors
Goldsboro, NC
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 Green Recycling LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Green Recycling LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 3 inspections, including 16 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Green Recycling LLC have? ▼
Green Recycling LLC has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $38,217.
How many OSHA inspections has Green Recycling LLC had? ▼
Green Recycling LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-12-18 and the most recent on 2019-11-01. This averages 6.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Green Recycling LLC? ▼
Green Recycling LLC has been assessed $38,217 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $57,776 (a 33.9% reduction).
Does Green Recycling LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Green Recycling LLC has 16 serious violations, and 2 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 Recycling LLC operate in? ▼
Green 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 Green Recycling LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Green Recycling LLC ranks #7,485 (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 Green Recycling LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Green Recycling LLC's total OSHA penalty of $38,217 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (4.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, F.W. Webb (Hingham #87) in Hingham, MA is a similar wholesale trade 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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