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Wholesale Trade · Sikeston, MO

Paul's Recycling INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Paul's Recycling INC. ranks #40,534 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty81% serious
$8,280
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#40,534
of 99,447 penalized employers

Paul's Recycling INC. in Sikeston, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,280. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Paul's Recycling INC. 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 32 violations, averaging 16.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,534 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 26 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, Prime Electric Distributors in Pasadena, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

16.0
violations per inspection
81.3%
of violations were serious
#40,534
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (16.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Paul's Recycling INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Paul's Recycling INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$8,280 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Paul's Recycling INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.416.825.233.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedR.E. SWEENEY CO. INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TIDEWATER WOOD PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15KOCH FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FERGUSON ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OHIO-KENTUCKY STEEL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SEAGRAVE FIRE APPARA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11VARIETY WHOLESALERS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6M&M SERVICE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNITED POULTRY FOOD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8P. J. GRECO SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1IEH AUTO PARTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ROCK RIVER LUMBER AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CARUSO CATTLE COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ENERGY PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MEIJER DISTRIBUTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GRECO & SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PRECISION AUTO PARTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17KLOECKNER METALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Paul's Recycling INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32
Paul's Recycling INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 32 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.

Paul's Recycling INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Paul's Recycling INC. sits at penalty rank #1,977 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($8,280 assessed).

How Paul's Recycling INC. Compares

Paul's Recycling INC.'s 16.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-01-19

Last Inspection

2015-11-03

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

16.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,140

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 16.0 violations per visit. That's $4,140 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

26

Serious

81.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

18.8% 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

$28,800

Current Penalty Amount

$8,280

Penalty Reduction

71.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,520 from the initial assessment of $28,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Paul's Recycling INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Paul's Recycling INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 32 5.5
Total Penalty $8,280 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,140 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Paul's Recycling INC., both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,280 here).

Lanter Distributing LLC $8,278 GA M S International, INC. $8,287 NJ CHS INC. $8,290 MT Marker Volkl USA INC. and Its Successor K2 Sports LLC, DBA: Elevate Outdoor Collective $8,297 NH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

R.E. Sweeney CO. INC 2 insp. Fort Worth, TX Tidewater Wood Products LLC 2 insp. Hampton, VA Koch Foods, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL Ferguson Enterprises, LLC 2 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lanter Distributing LLC
Forest Park, GA
2 inspections $8,278
M S International, INC.
Edison, NJ
2 inspections $8,287
CHS INC.
Wolf Point, MT
2 inspections $8,290
Prime Electric Distributors
Pasadena, CA
0 inspections $0
Marker Volkl USA INC. and Its Successor K2 Sports LLC, DBA: Elevate Outdoor Collective
Claremont, NH
2 inspections $8,297

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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 Paul's Recycling INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Paul's Recycling INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 2 inspections, including 26 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 Paul's Recycling INC. have? ▼
Paul's Recycling INC. has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 26 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,280.
How many OSHA inspections has Paul's Recycling INC. had? ▼
Paul's Recycling INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-19 and the most recent on 2015-11-03. This averages 16.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Paul's Recycling INC.? ▼
Paul's Recycling INC. has been assessed $8,280 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,800 (a 71.3% reduction).
Does Paul's Recycling INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Paul's Recycling INC. has 26 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 Paul's Recycling INC. operate in? ▼
Paul's 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 Paul's Recycling INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Paul's Recycling INC. ranks #40,534 (the upper 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 Paul's Recycling INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Paul's Recycling INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $8,280 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, Prime Electric Distributors in Pasadena, CA 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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