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Wholesale Trade · Hazleton, PA

M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC. ranks #69,432 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,850
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#69,432
of 99,447 penalized employers

M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC. in Hazleton, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,850. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC. 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #69,432 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, S.a. Creative Concrete, L.P. in San Antonio, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,850 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#69,432
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC. 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

$2,850 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 M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.05.310.515.720.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNORTH CENTRAL FARMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FRESHLINE PRODUCE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HARTLEY & PARKER LIM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BIMBO BAKERIES USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DICKINSON FROZEN FOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12STARK METAL SALES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VETERANS DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MONIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CHARLESTON STEEL & M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20EQUITY COOPERATIVE L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SRS FIBERGLASS PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BLANCO CREEK FARMS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LOS ANGELES HARBOR G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ANDALE FARMERS COOPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ED MINIAT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GATOR GYPSUM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7S&S TRUCK PARTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AGGREGATE RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15JOSEPH BEHR AND SONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JOHNSTONE SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9M. H. Brenner Recycl…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC. ranks #3,290 at $2,850 current penalty.

How M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC. Compares

M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC.'s 0.50 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

2015-03-26

Last Inspection

2022-11-15

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,425

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $1,425 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$3,572

Current Penalty Amount

$2,850

Penalty Reduction

20.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $722 from the initial assessment of $3,572. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 1 5.5
Total Penalty $2,850 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,425 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,850 here).

Performance Food Group INC. $2,850 CA Pearson Foods Corporation $2,850 MI S.a. Creative Concrete, L.P. $2,850 TX Columbus Scrap Material, INC $2,856 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

North Central Farmers Elevator 2 insp. Warner, SD Freshline Produce, LLC 2 insp. Mahwah, NJ Hartley & Parker Limited, INC. 2 insp. Stratford, CT Bimbo Bakeries USA 2 insp. Montebello, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Performance Food Group INC.
City of Industry, CA
2 inspections $2,850
Pearson Foods Corporation
Grand Rapids, MI
2 inspections $2,850
S.a. Creative Concrete, L.P.
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $2,850
Certified Dental Supply
Nutley, NJ
0 inspections $0
National Wholesale Supply
Waxahachie, TX
0 inspections $0

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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 M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 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 M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC. have? ▼
M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,850.
How many OSHA inspections has M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC. had? ▼
M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-26 and the most recent on 2022-11-15. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC.? ▼
M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC. has been assessed $2,850 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,572 (a 20.2% reduction).
Does M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC. 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 M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC. operate in? ▼
M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC. 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 M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC. ranks #69,432 (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 M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
M. H. Brenner Recycling, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,850 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, S.a. Creative Concrete, L.P. in San Antonio, TX is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,850 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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