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Wholesale Trade · Troy, AL

KW Plastics Recycling Division

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), KW Plastics Recycling Division ranks #6,955 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$40,192
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#6,955
of 99,447 penalized employers

KW Plastics Recycling Division in Troy, AL has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,192. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected KW Plastics Recycling Division 5 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.4 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,955 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, F.W. Webb (Ballston Spa NY #35) in Ballston Spa, NY is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.4
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#6,955
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 70/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How KW Plastics Recycling Division compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows KW Plastics Recycling Division runs well above peers (4.4x 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

$40,192 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 KW Plastics Recycling Division.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.00.110.320.530.740.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedROBBINS MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11F.P.G. WHOLESALE, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8GSL, INC. D.B.A. SOU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9KEHE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5RHODE ISLAND RECYCLE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 27JINTHAY TRADING CORP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8RESPONSIBLE CONTAINE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15UNITED AUTO SUPPLY O…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6COCA-COLA BOTTLING C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5ENDRESS & HAUSER GMB…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9SOUTHEAST FROZEN FOODS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14REDI BAG INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10FRESH MARK, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2ASSOCIATED FOOD STOR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4FELLS POINT WHOLESAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19THE AUTO STORE LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 39GOLDEN STATE FOODS C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2PERFORMANCE ENGINEER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16SIMS METAL EAST LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6HUNTINGTON STEEL AND…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11KW Plastics Recyclin…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7
KW Plastics Recycling Division has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

KW Plastics Recycling Division in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: KW Plastics Recycling Division is the #273 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($40,192).

How KW Plastics Recycling Division Compares

KW Plastics Recycling Division's 1.40 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 (4.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2017-01-25

Last Inspection

2023-03-14

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,038

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 5 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.4 violations per visit. That's $8,038 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$64,888

Current Penalty Amount

$40,192

Penalty Reduction

38.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,696 from the initial assessment of $64,888. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How KW Plastics Recycling Division compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric KW Plastics Recycling Division Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 7 5.5
Total Penalty $40,192 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,038 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for KW Plastics Recycling Division, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($40,192 here).

Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC. $40,100 NJ Ohio Polytech, LLC $40,053 OH Multilink, INC. $40,027 OH Cargill INC. $40,000 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Robbins Manufacturing Company 5 insp. Webster, FL F.P.G. Wholesale, INC. 5 insp. Miami, FL GSL, INC. D.B.a. Southeast Trailer Service 5 insp. Conley, GA Kehe Distributors, LLC 5 insp. Romeoville, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Triton Stone Group of Huntsville, LLC
Huntsville, AL
2 inspections $40,234
American Eagle Trade Group, LLC.
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC.
Monmouth Junction, NJ
2 inspections $40,100
F.W. Webb (Ballston Spa NY #35)
Ballston Spa, NY
0 inspections $0
Ohio Polytech, LLC
Bucyrus, OH
4 inspections $40,053

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What to do with this record

Use KW Plastics Recycling Division'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 KW Plastics Recycling Division safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, KW Plastics Recycling Division's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 5 inspections, including 7 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 KW Plastics Recycling Division have? ▼
KW Plastics Recycling Division has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,192.
How many OSHA inspections has KW Plastics Recycling Division had? ▼
KW Plastics Recycling Division has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-01-25 and the most recent on 2023-03-14. This averages 1.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for KW Plastics Recycling Division? ▼
KW Plastics Recycling Division has been assessed $40,192 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $64,888 (a 38.1% reduction).
Does KW Plastics Recycling Division have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. KW Plastics Recycling Division has 7 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 KW Plastics Recycling Division operate in? ▼
KW Plastics Recycling Division 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 KW Plastics Recycling Division rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, KW Plastics Recycling Division ranks #6,955 (the top 10% 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 KW Plastics Recycling Division's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
KW Plastics Recycling Division's total OSHA penalty of $40,192 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (4.4x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, F.W. Webb (Ballston Spa NY #35) in Ballston Spa, NY 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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