Wholesale Trade · North Branch, MI

North Lapeer Recycling

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), North Lapeer Recycling ranks #69,638 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty52% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$2,805
OSHA penalties: 23
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #69,638
of 99,447 penalized employers

North Lapeer Recycling in North Branch, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,805. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected North Lapeer Recycling 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 5.8 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #69,638 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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 runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hylton Lumber Company in Salida, CO is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,805 in current penalties.

5.8
violations per inspection: 52.2%
of violations were serious: #69,638
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 6/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (5.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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North Lapeer Recycling

$2,805
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows North Lapeer Recycling runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$2,805 Top 30% most affordable more affordable than 70% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 North Lapeer Recycling.

North Lapeer Recycling has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 23 violations 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.

North Lapeer Recycling in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, North Lapeer Recycling sits at penalty rank #3,304 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($2,805 assessed).

How North Lapeer Recycling Compares

North Lapeer Recycling's 5.75 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).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-06-17

Last Inspection

2012-10-08

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$701

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.8 violations per visit. That's $701 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

52.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

4.3% of total

Other-Than-Serious

43.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$3,400

Current Penalty Amount

$2,805

Penalty Reduction

17.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $595 from the initial assessment of $3,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How North Lapeer Recycling compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	North Lapeer Recycling	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.0
Violations	23	5.5
Total Penalty	$2,805	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$701	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for North Lapeer Recycling, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,805 here).

Hylton Lumber Company $2,805 CO Big Rock Sports, LLC $2,803 NV Stubbs Recycling $2,808 GA Gage Food Products CO. LLC $2,800 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Menard, INC. 4 insp. Holiday City, OH Jaspal Kaur Brar 4 insp. Portland, OR Empire Auto Parts 4 insp. Totowa, NJ Surya, INC 4 insp. Calhoun, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hylton Lumber Company

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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 North Lapeer Recycling safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, North Lapeer Recycling's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 4 inspections, including 12 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 North Lapeer Recycling have? ▼

North Lapeer Recycling has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,805.

How many OSHA inspections has North Lapeer Recycling had? ▼

North Lapeer Recycling has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-17 and the most recent on 2012-10-08. This averages 5.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for North Lapeer Recycling? ▼

North Lapeer Recycling has been assessed $2,805 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,400 (a 17.5% reduction).

Does North Lapeer Recycling have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. North Lapeer Recycling has 12 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 North Lapeer Recycling operate in? ▼

North Lapeer Recycling 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 North Lapeer Recycling rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, North Lapeer Recycling ranks #69,638 (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 North Lapeer Recycling's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

North Lapeer Recycling's total OSHA penalty of $2,805 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hylton Lumber Company in Salida, CO is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,805 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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