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Wholesale Trade · Portland, OR

Oregon Recycling Systems LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Oregon Recycling Systems LLC ranks #66,402 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$3,250
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#66,402
of 99,447 penalized employers

Oregon Recycling Systems LLC in Portland, OR has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Oregon Recycling Systems LLC 5 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 2.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,402 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Empire Granite & Marble, LLC in Lancaster, NY is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,250 in current penalties.

2.4
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#66,402
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 55/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Oregon Recycling Systems LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Oregon Recycling Systems LLC 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

$3,250 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% 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 Oregon Recycling Systems LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.00.110.320.530.740.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedROBBINS MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11F.P.G. WHOLESALE, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8GSL, INC. D.B.A. SOU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9KEHE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5RHODE ISLAND RECYCLE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 27RESPONSIBLE CONTAINE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15UNITED AUTO SUPPLY O…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6COCA-COLA BOTTLING C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5ENDRESS & HAUSER GMB…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9SOUTHEAST FROZEN FOODS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14REDI BAG INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10FRESH MARK, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2ASSOCIATED FOOD STOR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4FELLS POINT WHOLESAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19THE AUTO STORE LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 39PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12GOLDEN STATE FOODS C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2PERFORMANCE ENGINEER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16SIMS METAL EAST LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6HUNTINGTON STEEL AND…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11Oregon Recycling Sys…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12
Oregon Recycling Systems LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Oregon Recycling Systems LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Oregon Recycling Systems LLC sits at penalty rank #3,163 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($3,250 assessed).

How Oregon Recycling Systems LLC Compares

Oregon Recycling Systems LLC's 2.40 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

5

First Inspection

2010-03-08

Last Inspection

2013-11-01

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$650

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 5 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.4 violations per visit. That's $650 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

8.3% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$5,870

Current Penalty Amount

$3,250

Penalty Reduction

44.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,620 from the initial assessment of $5,870. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Oregon Recycling Systems LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 12 5.5
Total Penalty $3,250 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $650 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Oregon Recycling Systems LLC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,250 here).

Nicholas & CO, INC. $3,250 UT Andersen Sterilizers INC $3,250 NC Precision Auto Parts $3,250 AZ Empire Granite & Marble, LLC $3,250 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Robbins Manufacturing Company 5 insp. Webster, FL F.P.G. Wholesale, INC. 5 insp. Miami, FL GSL, INC. D.B.a. Southeast Trailer Service 5 insp. Conley, GA Kehe Distributors, LLC 5 insp. Romeoville, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Nicholas & CO, INC.
Salt Lake City, UT
2 inspections $3,250
Andersen Sterilizers INC
Haw River, NC
2 inspections $3,250
Precision Auto Parts
Phoenix, AZ
2 inspections $3,250
Empire Granite & Marble, LLC
Lancaster, NY
2 inspections $3,250
Bestway Recycling
Inglewood, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Oregon Recycling Systems LLC'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 Oregon Recycling Systems LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Oregon Recycling Systems LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 5 inspections, including 8 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 Oregon Recycling Systems LLC have? ▼
Oregon Recycling Systems LLC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Oregon Recycling Systems LLC had? ▼
Oregon Recycling Systems LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-08 and the most recent on 2013-11-01. This averages 2.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Oregon Recycling Systems LLC? ▼
Oregon Recycling Systems LLC has been assessed $3,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,870 (a 44.6% reduction).
Does Oregon Recycling Systems LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Oregon Recycling Systems LLC has 8 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 Oregon Recycling Systems LLC operate in? ▼
Oregon Recycling Systems 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 Oregon Recycling Systems LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Oregon Recycling Systems LLC ranks #66,402 (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 Oregon Recycling Systems LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Oregon Recycling Systems LLC's total OSHA penalty of $3,250 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Empire Granite & Marble, LLC in Lancaster, NY is a similar wholesale trade employer with $3,250 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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