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Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO. ranks #42,385 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$7,763
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#42,385
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO. in Hawthorne, NV has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,763. 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 Metals CO. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,385 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Scrap Masters, INC. in Manchester, MI is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,750 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#42,385
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO. sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$7,763 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.06.311.516.721.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWOODSTOCK FARMS MANU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CAPE SEAFOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PULL-A-PART, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SCHAFER FISHERIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4R A JEFFREYS DISTRIB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12REIMANN WHOLESALE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10METAL MEN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15HENRY COUNTY HARDWOO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PERFORMANCE FOOD GRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ADM GROWMARK, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2REVEL ENTERPRISES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8VANEX TUBE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9A & J ENVIRONMENTAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17COOPERATIVE PRODUCER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SAVAL FOODS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TOMRA NY RECYCLING, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2E & R INTERNATIONAL,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6LOCKHART CHEMICAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21LAUREN'S WHOLESALE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BRASTILE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Hawthorne Recycling …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO. has 3 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.

Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO. ranks #2,046 at $7,763 current penalty.

How Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO. Compares

Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO.'s 1.33 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2020-02-10

Last Inspection

2021-02-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,588

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $2,588 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$7,763

Current Penalty Amount

$7,763

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 Metals CO. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $7,763 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,588 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,763 here).

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company $7,760 OH Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC $7,770 MD Arends-Awe, INC. $7,750 IL Scrap Masters, INC. $7,750 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Woodstock Farms Manufacturing 3 insp. Edison, NJ Cape Seafoods INC. 3 insp. Gloucester, MA Pull-a-Part, LLC 3 insp. Cleveland, OH Schafer Fisheries, INC. 3 insp. Thomson, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
Toledo, OH
3 inspections $7,760
Fells Point Wholesale Meats INC
Baltimore, MD
5 inspections $7,770
Angel's Recycling II
Reseda, CA
0 inspections $0
Arends-Awe, INC.
Winchester, IL
2 inspections $7,750
Scrap Masters, INC.
Manchester, MI
2 inspections $7,750

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What to do with this record

Use Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Metals CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO. have? ▼
Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,763.
How many OSHA inspections has Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO. had? ▼
Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-02-10 and the most recent on 2021-02-04. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO.? ▼
Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO. has been assessed $7,763 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO. has 3 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 Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO. operate in? ▼
Hawthorne Recycling Metals 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 Metals 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 Metals CO. ranks #42,385 (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 Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hawthorne Recycling Metals CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,763 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Scrap Masters, INC. in Manchester, MI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $7,750 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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