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Administrative & Waste Services · Springfield, IL

Ley Metals Recycling, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ley Metals Recycling, INC. ranks #73,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,400
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#73,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ley Metals Recycling, INC. in Springfield, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ley Metals Recycling, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Healthcare Services Group in Evansville, IN is another administrative & waste services employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#73,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ley Metals Recycling, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ley Metals Recycling, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$2,400 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ley Metals Recycling, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.51116.522OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWNSHIP OF LITTLE F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MAPLEWOOD DPW GARAGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GARDEN ISLE DISPOSAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21CLEAN EARTH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WACO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JAMES TREE SERVICE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ELTEQ MANAGEMENT COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11VEOLIA WATER NORTH A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LAMPS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COASTAL PARASAIL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CW RESOURCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TOWNSHIP OF SANDYSTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EVESHAM TOWNSHIP DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALLIED WASTE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TREE TECH INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10INSIGHT STAFFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. LIQUIDS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CTRUST, STAFFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NOVO CONSTRUCTION, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Ley Metals Recycling…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Ley Metals Recycling, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Ley Metals Recycling, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Ley Metals Recycling, INC. is the #2,446 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($2,400).

How Ley Metals Recycling, INC. Compares

Ley Metals Recycling, INC.'s 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-08-15

Last Inspection

2012-08-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,200 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$4,800

Current Penalty Amount

$2,400

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,400 from the initial assessment of $4,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Ley Metals Recycling, INC. compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ley Metals Recycling, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 3 2.7
Total Penalty $2,400 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,200 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ley Metals Recycling, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,400 here).

Jac Xpress Consultants LLC $2,400 MI Eagle Films LLC DBA Pregis Films LLC $2,400 MI Air Technology Systems INC $2,400 MI KD&S Environmental INC $2,400 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Township of Little Falls Department of Public Works 2 insp. Little Falls, NJ Maplewood DPW Garage 2 insp. Maplewood, NJ Garden Isle Disposal, Incorporated 2 insp. Lihue, HI Clean Earth, INC. 2 insp. Carteret, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Eagle Films LLC DBA Pregis Films LLC
Grand Rapids, MI
2 inspections $2,400
Jac Xpress Consultants LLC
Detroit, MI
3 inspections $2,400
Air Technology Systems INC
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $2,400
Healthcare Services Group
Evansville, IN
1 inspections $0
KD&S Environmental INC
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $2,400

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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 Ley Metals Recycling, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ley Metals Recycling, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ley Metals Recycling, INC. have? ▼
Ley Metals Recycling, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Ley Metals Recycling, INC. had? ▼
Ley Metals Recycling, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-15 and the most recent on 2012-08-15. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ley Metals Recycling, INC.? ▼
Ley Metals Recycling, INC. has been assessed $2,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,800 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Ley Metals Recycling, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ley Metals Recycling, INC. 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 Ley Metals Recycling, INC. operate in? ▼
Ley Metals Recycling, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562119). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ley Metals Recycling, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ley Metals Recycling, INC. ranks #73,377 (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 Ley Metals Recycling, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ley Metals Recycling, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,400 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Healthcare Services Group in Evansville, IN is a similar administrative & waste services 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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