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Wholesale Trade · Elyria, OH

Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC. ranks #60,930 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty56% serious
$4,050
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#60,930
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC. in Elyria, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,050. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,930 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 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, Netherland Bulb Co. in Vineland, NJ is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
55.6%
of violations were serious
#60,930
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$4,050 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% 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 Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedABC SUPPLY CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COOPERATIVE SUPPLY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AA&L ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16RALCORP FROZEN BAKER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KANSAS CITY PETERBIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17SOUTHERN PUMP & TANK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4REXEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WOODMAN'S FOOD MARKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALLEN ENTERPRISES & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ROBERT F. HENRY TILE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NASHVILLE STEEL CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GOOD SPRINGS WOOD PR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ENCORE OILS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GORDON FOOD SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SCRAP IT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GENERAL FOUNDRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HONEYTREE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8INTERNATIONAL HARVES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PACIFIC CARPET DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Ohio Polymers and Re…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC. is the #2,943 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($4,050).

How Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC. Compares

Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC.'s 4.50 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-04-09

Last Inspection

2014-04-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,025

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $2,025 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

55.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

44.4% 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

$8,100

Current Penalty Amount

$4,050

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,050 from the initial assessment of $8,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 9 5.5
Total Penalty $4,050 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,025 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,050 here).

Zanker Road Resource Management, LTD. $4,050 CA Maines Paper & Food Service, INC. $4,074 NY Fleet Tire, INC. $4,025 CA National Vacuum Equipment INC $4,020 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Abc Supply CO. INC. 2 insp. Kansas City, KS Cooperative Supply, INC 2 insp. Leigh, NE Aa&L Roofing, INC. 2 insp. Peoria, IL Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products INC 2 insp. Louisville, KY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Zanker Road Resource Management, LTD.
San Jose, CA
3 inspections $4,050
Shoe Magnate Inc.
Rowland Heights, CA
0 inspections $0
Netherland Bulb Co.
Vineland, NJ
0 inspections $0
Esbenshade's Greenhouses
Lititz, PA
0 inspections $0
Bartlett Distribution Services
Newark, NJ
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 Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC. have? ▼
Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,050.
How many OSHA inspections has Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC. had? ▼
Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-04-09 and the most recent on 2014-04-30. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC.? ▼
Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC. has been assessed $4,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,100 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC. 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 Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC. operate in? ▼
Ohio Polymers and 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 Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC. ranks #60,930 (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 Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ohio Polymers and Recycling, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,050 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, Netherland Bulb Co. in Vineland, NJ is a similar wholesale 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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