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Hamtramck Recycling LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hamtramck Recycling LLC ranks #36,423 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty72% serious
$9,550
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#36,423
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hamtramck Recycling LLC in Hamtramck, MI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,550. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hamtramck Recycling LLC 5 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 3.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,423 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 (4.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Securitas Security Services in Anaheim, CA is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.6
violations per inspection
72.2%
of violations were serious
#36,423
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 38/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hamtramck Recycling LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Hamtramck Recycling LLC runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$9,550 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Hamtramck Recycling LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.008.416.825.233.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBROWN & ROOT INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1U.S. DEPT OF THE NAVY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0MCMILLAN TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8STERICYCLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20LAKE COUNTY - COURTH…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9GREENBRIER-PUBLIC WO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14BOROUGH OF NETCONG D…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11BOROUGH OF BARRINGTO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 32VETERANS HEALTH ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12POTOMAC ABATEMENT, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0TOWNSHIP OF INDEPEND…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14PRECISION OPINION, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7BLAKE CONTRACTING LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10LINC GOVERNMENT SERV…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7CITY OF BOWIE, MARYL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 32MATANUSKA SUSITNA BO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18BOROUGH OF OAKLAND, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 27HCA MIDWEST DIVISION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11ALORICA INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4TOWN RECYCLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4Hamtramck Recycling …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18
Hamtramck Recycling LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Hamtramck Recycling LLC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Hamtramck Recycling LLC is the #1,207 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($9,550).

How Hamtramck Recycling LLC Compares

Hamtramck Recycling LLC's 3.60 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 (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2015-05-20

Last Inspection

2021-06-10

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,910

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 5 inspections over 6 years, averaging 3.6 violations per visit. That's $1,910 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

72.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

27.8% 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

$19,100

Current Penalty Amount

$9,550

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,550 from the initial assessment of $19,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Hamtramck Recycling LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.2
Violations 18 2.7
Total Penalty $9,550 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,910 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,550 here).

Skye Metal Recovery, INC. $9,589 OH City of New London DPW Solid Waste $9,510 CT Metro-Clean CORP. $9,500 WI Steve Dilibero DBA MR. Squeege $9,500 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Brown & Root Industrial Services 5 insp. Narrows, VA U.S. Dept of the Navy 5 insp. Pensacola, FL McMillan Tree Service 5 insp. Chico, CA Stericycle, INC. 5 insp. Baltimore, MD

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Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

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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 Hamtramck Recycling LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hamtramck Recycling LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 5 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 Hamtramck Recycling LLC have? ▼
Hamtramck Recycling LLC has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,550.
How many OSHA inspections has Hamtramck Recycling LLC had? ▼
Hamtramck Recycling LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-20 and the most recent on 2021-06-10. This averages 3.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hamtramck Recycling LLC? ▼
Hamtramck Recycling LLC has been assessed $9,550 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,100 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Hamtramck Recycling LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hamtramck Recycling LLC 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 Hamtramck Recycling LLC operate in? ▼
Hamtramck 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 Hamtramck Recycling LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hamtramck Recycling LLC ranks #36,423 (the upper 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 Hamtramck Recycling LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hamtramck Recycling LLC's total OSHA penalty of $9,550 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Securitas Security Services in Anaheim, 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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