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Retail Trade · Hillsville, VA

New River Tire Recycling

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), New River Tire Recycling ranks #74,815 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty71% serious
$2,198
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#74,815
of 99,447 penalized employers

New River Tire Recycling in Hillsville, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,198. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected New River Tire Recycling 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,815 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Signature Perfume O in Orange Park, FL is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#74,815
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How New River Tire Recycling compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows New River Tire Recycling runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$2,198 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is New River Tire Recycling.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.51116.522OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNORCAL LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WEBB'S RV CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21TRI STATE OIL RECLAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20THE HOME DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JOHN'S USED AUTOS AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19BANGOR MOTORSPORTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10OHIO FURNITURE DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LORLEBERG, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GONZALEZ FURNITURE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GREENLEAF NURSERY CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PETCO #1194, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CONTINENTAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14RIO BATTERY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JO-ANN STORES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RALPHS FOOD WAREHOUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OFFICE MAX PUERTO RI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARBONE HYUNDAI OF V…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6New River Tire Recyc…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
New River Tire Recycling has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail 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.

New River Tire Recycling in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: New River Tire Recycling is the #2,106 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($2,198).

How New River Tire Recycling Compares

New River Tire Recycling's 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-04-03

Last Inspection

2013-05-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,099

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $1,099 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$2,765

Current Penalty Amount

$2,198

Penalty Reduction

20.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $567 from the initial assessment of $2,765. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How New River Tire Recycling compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric New River Tire Recycling Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 7 1.7
Total Penalty $2,198 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,099 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for New River Tire Recycling, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,198 here).

Leskovar Motors, INC. $2,198 MT Luke's Super Market INC $2,200 MI Lowe's Home Centers INC. #2617 $2,200 NH Salmon Bay Sand/Gravel CO $2,200 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Norcal Lumber Company, INC. 2 insp. Marysville, CA Webb's RV Center 2 insp. Bangor, ME Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC 2 insp. Cheyenne, WY The Home Depot 2 insp. Oviedo, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Leskovar Motors, INC.
Butte, MT
2 inspections $2,198
Signature Perfume O
Orange Park, FL
0 inspections $0
Pilot Flying J
Tucumcari, NM
0 inspections $0
7-Eleven #34702 North Temple
Salt Lake City, UT
0 inspections $0
Town Market
Dededo, GU
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use New River Tire Recycling'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 New River Tire Recycling safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, New River Tire Recycling's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does New River Tire Recycling have? ▼
New River Tire Recycling has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,198.
How many OSHA inspections has New River Tire Recycling had? ▼
New River Tire Recycling has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-03 and the most recent on 2013-05-02. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for New River Tire Recycling? ▼
New River Tire Recycling has been assessed $2,198 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,765 (a 20.5% reduction).
Does New River Tire Recycling have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. New River Tire Recycling has 5 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 New River Tire Recycling operate in? ▼
New River Tire Recycling operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441320). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does New River Tire Recycling rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, New River Tire Recycling ranks #74,815 (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 New River Tire Recycling's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
New River Tire Recycling's total OSHA penalty of $2,198 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Signature Perfume O in Orange Park, FL is a similar retail 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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