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Wholesale Trade · Cumming, GA

Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC ranks #7,735 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty70% serious
$37,340
OSHA penalties
27
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#7,735
of 99,447 penalized employers

Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC in Cumming, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $37,340. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 27 violations, averaging 13.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,735 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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, Rhino Tires USA, LLC in Orlando, FL is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $37,309 in current penalties.

13.5
violations per inspection
70.4%
of violations were serious
#7,735
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (13.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC runs well above peers (4.1x 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

$37,340 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.124.136.248.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBIRDSONG PEANUTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 46EMR USA HOLDINGS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHICAGO & ILLINOIS R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40MITCHELL GROCERY CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MERRIMACK VALLEY DIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UFP SAGINAW, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NAPUCK SALVAGE OF WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BRIGHTBILL BODY WORK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18PRINOVA USA LLC, DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ECULLET INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ABS METAL RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ATOM BANANA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1INSTANTWHIP FOODS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6J. TORRES WOODEN PAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ELENBAAS HARDWOOD INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TRIARCO INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BFG SUPPLY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WATERTOWN COOP ELEVA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ERNEST MAIER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23COLINX, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Olde Atlanta Recycli…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27
Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 27 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.

Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC is the #314 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($37,340).

How Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC Compares

Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC's 13.50 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 well above peers (4.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-11-08

Last Inspection

2011-11-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

13.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$18,670

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 13.5 violations per visit. That's $18,670 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

70.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

29.6% 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

$69,200

Current Penalty Amount

$37,340

Penalty Reduction

46.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $31,860 from the initial assessment of $69,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 27 5.5
Total Penalty $37,340 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $18,670 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($37,340 here).

Valle del Sol Jones, LLC $37,310 CA Rhino Tires USA, LLC $37,309 FL Ritchey Metals Company, INC. $37,300 PA Gloriann Farms, INC. $37,415 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Birdsong Peanuts 2 insp. Suffolk, VA Emr USA Holdings INC. 2 insp. Bayonne, NJ Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC 2 insp. Milwaukee, WI Mitchell Grocery CORP. 2 insp. Albertville, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing
Sarasota, FL
1 inspections $0
Valle del Sol Jones, LLC
Reedley, CA
2 inspections $37,310
Rhino Tires USA, LLC
Orlando, FL
3 inspections $37,309
Ritchey Metals Company, INC.
Scenery Hill, PA
4 inspections $37,300
Tac Produce, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
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 Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 27 violations across 2 inspections, including 19 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC have? ▼
Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $37,340.
How many OSHA inspections has Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC had? ▼
Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-08 and the most recent on 2011-11-08. This averages 13.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC? ▼
Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC has been assessed $37,340 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $69,200 (a 46.0% reduction).
Does Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC has 19 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 Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC operate in? ▼
Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC 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 Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC ranks #7,735 (the top 10% 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 Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $37,340 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (4.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rhino Tires USA, LLC in Orlando, FL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $37,309 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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