Wholesale Trade · MT Pleasant, MI

Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility ranks #69,470 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$2,840
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#69,470
of 99,447 penalized employers

Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility in MT Pleasant, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,840. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #69,470 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 County Equipment in Sandusky, MI is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,840 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#69,470
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$2,840 Top 30% most affordable more affordable than 70% 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 Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.016.51217.523OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOB EVANS FARMS FOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SUN VALLEY RAISINS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9US MEDICAL GLOVE COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3METALICO YOUNGSTOWN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MELT SOLUTIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22TRIGON PLASTICS COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14HENDRIX & COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CELADON DP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALLIED DOCK PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MIDWEST MOTOR SUPPLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WEST MEMPHIS STEEL &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LAKE ONTARIO FRUIT C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MARKER VOLKL USA INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SILICON FOREST ELECT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20ST. ANNE AREA FARMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE BEVERAGE MARKET,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MWS SEEDS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13POLYWORKS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EMPIRE WINE & SPIRIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RE-HARVEST INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Isabella CNTY Materi…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility is the #3,294 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($2,840).

How Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility Compares

Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility's 2.50 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 moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-11-08

Last Inspection

2010-11-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,420

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,420 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$7,100

Current Penalty Amount

$2,840

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,260 from the initial assessment of $7,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 5.5
Total Penalty $2,840 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,420 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility, both outside MI 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 Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility have?
Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,840.
How many OSHA inspections has Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility had?
Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-08 and the most recent on 2010-11-23. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility?
Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility has been assessed $2,840 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,100 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility has 1 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 Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility operate in?
Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility 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 Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility ranks #69,470 (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 Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility's safety record compare to industry average?
Isabella CNTY Material Recovery Facility's total OSHA penalty of $2,840 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 County Equipment in Sandusky, MI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,840 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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