Administrative & Waste Services · Selmer, TN

McNairy County - Recycling Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), McNairy County - Recycling Center has a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

94% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

McNairy County - Recycling Center in Selmer, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected McNairy County - Recycling Center 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Of these, 15 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, Advanced Environmental Testing and Abatement, INC. in Cedar Falls, IA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
93.8%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 McNairy County - Recycling Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.96.712.518.324.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOROUGH OF HAMPTON D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23ARBORICULTURAL SPECI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BRAVE INDUSTRIAL PAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SOMERVILLE DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18KEYPORT PUBLIC WORKS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MILFORD DEPARTMENT O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CASELLA RECYCLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2METRO-CLEAN CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COMPLETE LABOR & STA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BATES TRUCKING COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CLEARVIEW CLEANING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CIMCO RECYCLING STER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UPPER PITTSGROVE CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4QUALAWASH HOLDINGS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ALTA VISTA MASONRY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CA CORRECTIONS & REH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRI-S SERVICES CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEW YORK INSULATION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ENVIRONMENTAL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GREAT LAKE METALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2McNairy County - Rec…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16
McNairy County - Recycling Center has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

How McNairy County - Recycling Center Compares

McNairy County - Recycling Center's 8.00 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against McNairy County - Recycling Center to date. The Administrative & Waste Services sector average runs $3,740 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-02-15

Last Inspection

2023-01-03

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

93.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

6.3% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How McNairy County - Recycling Center compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric McNairy County - Recycling Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 16 2.7
Total Penalty $0 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,188

Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for McNairy County - Recycling Center, both outside TN 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 McNairy County - Recycling Center safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, McNairy County - Recycling Center's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 2 inspections, including 15 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 McNairy County - Recycling Center have?
McNairy County - Recycling Center has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has McNairy County - Recycling Center had?
McNairy County - Recycling Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-02-15 and the most recent on 2023-01-03. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for McNairy County - Recycling Center?
McNairy County - Recycling Center has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does McNairy County - Recycling Center have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. McNairy County - Recycling Center has 15 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 McNairy County - Recycling Center operate in?
McNairy County - Recycling Center operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562111). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
How does McNairy County - Recycling Center's safety record compare to industry average?
McNairy County - Recycling Center's total OSHA penalty of $0 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, Advanced Environmental Testing and Abatement, INC. in Cedar Falls, IA 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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