Wholesale Trade · Hawthorne, NV

Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. ranks #12,544 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty64% serious
$26,360
OSHA penalties
28
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#12,544
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. in Hawthorne, NV has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $26,360. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 28 violations, averaging 14.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,544 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 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, Hernandez Beef & Provisions in Elizabeth, NJ is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

14.0
violations per inspection
64.3%
of violations were serious
#12,544
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 28 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (14.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. runs well above peers (2.9x 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

$26,360 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWA317953577 - JESSIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NOVOLEX DURO BAG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EATON STEEL BAR CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2C & J METALS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TAMPA BAY STEEL CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GREENDOG RECYCLING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WORLDWISE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EILLIEN'S CANDIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAMUEL,SON & CO.INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JACK TUCHTEN WHOLESA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MIDDLE TENNESSEE REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JUPITER ALUMINUM COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALLSTATE TENT INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GASTON SEALEY COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ROLLED ALLOYS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BROWNSVILLE SCRAP PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HOME DEPOT U.S.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TORY BURCH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRUE FABRICATIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16FAIRWAY WHOLESALE CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Hawthorne Recycling …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28
Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 28 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.

Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. ranks #536 at $26,360 current penalty.

How Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. Compares

Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO.'s 14.00 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 above peers (2.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-07-18

Last Inspection

2014-11-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

14.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,180

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 14.0 violations per visit. That's $13,180 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

64.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

3.6% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

32.1% 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

$26,360

Current Penalty Amount

$26,360

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 28 5.5
Total Penalty $26,360 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,180 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO., both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 2 inspections, including 18 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 Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. have?
Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $26,360.
How many OSHA inspections has Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. had?
Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-18 and the most recent on 2014-11-13. This averages 14.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO.?
Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. has been assessed $26,360 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. has 18 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 Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. operate in?
Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. 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 Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. ranks #12,544 (the top quarter 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 Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $26,360 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hernandez Beef & Provisions in Elizabeth, NJ 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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