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Wholesale Trade · West Springfield, MA

K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC ranks #21,314 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty73% serious
$16,834
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#21,314
of 99,447 penalized employers

K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC in West Springfield, MA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,834. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,314 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Brightbill Body Works, INC. in Lebanon, PA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $16,850 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
72.7%
of violations were serious
#21,314
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 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 K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$16,834 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC.

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: 11PULL-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: 4SHERWOOD FOODS DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2K&W Materials and Re…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC is the #1,000 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($16,834).

How K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC Compares

K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC's 3.67 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 moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2021-03-02

Last Inspection

2025-09-18

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,611

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $5,611 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

72.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

27.3% 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

$26,878

Current Penalty Amount

$16,834

Penalty Reduction

37.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,044 from the initial assessment of $26,878. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 11 5.5
Total Penalty $16,834 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,611 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,834 here).

Pace Glass INC. $16,838 NJ Brightbill Body Works, INC. $16,850 PA Stoystown Auto Wreckers $16,814 PA Sukup Manufacturing CO. $16,812 IA

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 Pull-a-Part, LLC 3 insp. Cleveland, OH Schafer Fisheries, INC. 3 insp. Thomson, IL R a Jeffreys Distributing Company, LLC 3 insp. New Bern, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pace Glass INC.
Jersey City, NJ
2 inspections $16,838
Vega's Metal Recycling
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Brightbill Body Works, INC.
Lebanon, PA
2 inspections $16,850
Stoystown Auto Wreckers
Stoystown, PA
4 inspections $16,814
Sukup Manufacturing CO.
Sheffield, IA
4 inspections $16,812

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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 K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 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 K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC have? ▼
K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,834.
How many OSHA inspections has K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC had? ▼
K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-03-02 and the most recent on 2025-09-18. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC? ▼
K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC has been assessed $16,834 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,878 (a 37.4% reduction).
Does K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC has 8 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 K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC operate in? ▼
K&W Materials and 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 K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC ranks #21,314 (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 K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $16,834 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Brightbill Body Works, INC. in Lebanon, PA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $16,850 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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