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Administrative & Waste Services · Lincoln, NE

Mid America Recycling LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mid America Recycling LLC ranks #19,912 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$18,000
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#19,912
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mid America Recycling LLC in Lincoln, NE has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mid America Recycling LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,912 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Lake Norman Security Patrol dba Security Cent in Statesville, NC is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#19,912
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Mid America Recycling LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Mid America Recycling LLC runs well above peers (4.8x 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

$18,000 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Mid America Recycling LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALLIED UNIVERSAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COUGLE'S RECYCLING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WARESTAFF LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HAMPTON BOROUGH DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TOWN OF CLINTON/ DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17TRADEBE TREATMENT AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WALTER ROBERTSON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5R H LANDSCAPING SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ATLANTIC TREE SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SOUTHLAND EMPLOYMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNIVERSAL PROTECTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOUTH HARRISON TOWNS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALLSTAR RECOVERY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOUTH HARRISON TOWNS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6QUALITY EMPLOYMENT S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SILVER STATE PERSONN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TEAM ENVIRONMENTAL G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MAYNARDS INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INMOBILIARIA NEUTRO …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Mid America Recyclin…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Mid America Recycling LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Mid America Recycling LLC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Mid America Recycling LLC ranks #716 at $18,000 current penalty.

How Mid America Recycling LLC Compares

Mid America Recycling LLC's 2.00 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 well above peers (4.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-04-15

Last Inspection

2017-07-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $9,000 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$24,000

Current Penalty Amount

$18,000

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,000 from the initial assessment of $24,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Mid America Recycling LLC compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mid America Recycling LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 4 2.7
Total Penalty $18,000 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,000 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mid America Recycling LLC, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,000 here).

Federal Express Corporation $18,000 CA Delta Air Lines, INC. $18,000 CA Parallel Employment Group of Wisconsin, INC. $18,000 WI Maurice River Township Road Department $18,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Allied Universal 2 insp. Palmdale, CA Cougle's Recycling, INC. 2 insp. Auburn, PA Warestaff LLC 2 insp. Mira Loma, CA Hampton Borough Department of Public Works 2 insp. Hampton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Databoss International Corp.
North Brunswick, NJ
0 inspections $0
Federal Express Corporation
Roseville, CA
2 inspections $18,000
Biernacki Tree Service
Mahwah, NJ
0 inspections $0
Lake Norman Security Patrol dba Security Cent
Statesville, NC
0 inspections $0
Delta Air Lines, INC.
San Francisco, CA
3 inspections $18,000

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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 Mid America Recycling LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mid America Recycling LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Mid America Recycling LLC have? ▼
Mid America Recycling LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Mid America Recycling LLC had? ▼
Mid America Recycling LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-15 and the most recent on 2017-07-14. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mid America Recycling LLC? ▼
Mid America Recycling LLC has been assessed $18,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,000 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does Mid America Recycling LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mid America Recycling LLC has 4 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 Mid America Recycling LLC operate in? ▼
Mid America Recycling LLC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562920). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Mid America Recycling LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mid America Recycling LLC ranks #19,912 (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 Mid America Recycling LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mid America Recycling LLC's total OSHA penalty of $18,000 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (4.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lake Norman Security Patrol dba Security Cent in Statesville, NC 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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