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Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC ranks #96,732 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$250
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#96,732
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $250. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,732 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $254 in back wages owed to 5 affected workers. For comparison, DMR Company in Winston Salem, NC is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $500 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#96,732
of 99,447 penalized employers
$254
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 88/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $254 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($254 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$250 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% 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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLIQUID ENVIRONMENTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LITTLE FERRY PUBLIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BARONHR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GO-STAFF, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PRO ENVIRONMENTAL AB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MACOMB COMMUNITY COL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LEIDAL & HART MASON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MAIN STREET FIBERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KINSALE CONTRACTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3METAL GREEN RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FOOTHILL SANITARY LA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NATIONAL BUILDING MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GREAT RIVER ENERGY A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FLP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TIM STONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3UNITED DISPOSAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RAPIDCOM INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PEARSON ASBESTOS ABA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PENMAC STAFFING SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Pittsburgh Recycling…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC sits at penalty rank #3,405 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($250 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC at rank #7,103 of 7,104 employers ($254 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $250 OSHA penalties plus $254 WHD back wages (50.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC Compares

Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC's 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-02-03

Last Inspection

2012-12-11

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$125

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $125 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$400

Current Penalty Amount

$250

Penalty Reduction

37.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$504

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $150 from the initial assessment of $400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$254
Employees Affected
5
WHD Violations
7
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$51
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$254

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC owed $254 in back wages to 5 employees across 1 case and 7 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 1 2.7
Total Penalty $250 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $125 $3,188
View all 12,823 employers in Administrative & Waste Services →

Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

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

Pearson Asbestos Abatement INC $250 MI Service Master of Flint $250 MI Hazar-Bestos Corporation $250 MI Mid Michigan Management $250 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Liquid Environmental Solutions of Texas, LLC. 2 insp. Austin, TX Little Ferry Public Works 2 insp. Little Ferry, NJ Baronhr, LLC 2 insp. Irvine, CA Go-Staff, INC. 2 insp. Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Guaranteed Clean Air, LLC.
Las Vegas, NV
4 inspections $505
J & J & Company LTD
Sioux City, IA
5 inspections $500
City of Whitesburg - Sanitation Department
Whitesburg, KY
3 inspections $500
Mike's Mobile Screens and Chimney Service
Stockton, CA
2 inspections $500
DMR Company
Winston Salem, NC
2 inspections $500

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What to do with this record

Use Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC against Guaranteed Clean Air, LLC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Administrative & Waste Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Administrative & Waste Services sector
  • Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC also carries $254 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC have? ▼
Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $250.
How many OSHA inspections has Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC had? ▼
Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-03 and the most recent on 2012-12-11. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC? ▼
Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC has been assessed $250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $400 (a 37.5% reduction). Additionally, $254 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC, resulting in $254 in back wages owed to 5 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC operate in? ▼
Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562920). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $254 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC ranks #96,732 (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 Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pittsburgh Recycling Services, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $250 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, DMR Company in Winston Salem, NC is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $500 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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