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Real Alloy Recycling, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Real Alloy Recycling, LLC ranks #42,656 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty42% serious
$7,700
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#42,656
of 99,447 penalized employers

Real Alloy Recycling, LLC in Loudon, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Real Alloy Recycling, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,656 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Conagra Foods Packaged Foods LLC in Imlay City, MI is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $7,700 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
41.7%
of violations were serious
#42,656
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Real Alloy Recycling, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Real Alloy Recycling, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$7,700 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Real Alloy Recycling, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.610.31825.733.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARTHUR SCHUMAN MIDWE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TEXAMERICAN FOOD BLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WOLVERINE ADVANCED M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SILGAN CONTAINERS MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ORGANICS CORPORATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20DUFECK MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27VENTURE CHEMICALS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32CALIFORNIA ASPHALT P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23RISA MANAGEMENT CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17ORICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15INTERNATIONAL PITA B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ESSROC CEMENT CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16LOTUS BEVERAGE ALLIA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LAND O' LAKES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SOURCE ONE PACKAGING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ARCTIC GLACIER U.S.A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27SWIFT PORK COMPANY A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6USA QUARTZ, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15OMI CRANE SYSTEMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DAVIS TOOL & DIE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25Real Alloy Recycling…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Real Alloy Recycling, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Real Alloy Recycling, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Real Alloy Recycling, LLC ranks #18,635 at $7,700 current penalty.

How Real Alloy Recycling, LLC Compares

Real Alloy Recycling, LLC's 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-04-16

Last Inspection

2025-04-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,850

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $3,850 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

41.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

58.3% 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

$5,950

Current Penalty Amount

$7,700

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Real Alloy Recycling, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Real Alloy Recycling, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $7,700 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,850 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Real Alloy Recycling, LLC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,700 here).

Conagra Foods Packaged Foods LLC $7,700 MI SMR Automotive Systems USA INC $7,700 MI Napolitano Marble & Granite, INC. $7,700 MA The Wilson Arms Company $7,700 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Arthur Schuman Midwest, LLC 2 insp. Elgin, IL Texamerican Food Blending, INC. 2 insp. Hot Springs, AR Wolverine Advanced Materials, LLC 2 insp. Blacksburg, VA Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation 2 insp. Napoleon, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Conagra Foods Packaged Foods LLC
Imlay City, MI
5 inspections $7,700
SMR Automotive Systems USA INC
Marysville, MI
4 inspections $7,700
Napolitano Marble & Granite, INC.
Lawrence, MA
2 inspections $7,700
Baltimore Aircoil Company, INC.
Dayton, TN
2 inspections $7,700
The Wilson Arms Company
Branford, CT
3 inspections $7,700

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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 Real Alloy Recycling, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Real Alloy Recycling, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Real Alloy Recycling, LLC have? ▼
Real Alloy Recycling, LLC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Real Alloy Recycling, LLC had? ▼
Real Alloy Recycling, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-04-16 and the most recent on 2025-04-16. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Real Alloy Recycling, LLC? ▼
Real Alloy Recycling, LLC has been assessed $7,700 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Real Alloy Recycling, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Real Alloy Recycling, LLC 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 Real Alloy Recycling, LLC operate in? ▼
Real Alloy Recycling, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331313). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Real Alloy Recycling, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Real Alloy Recycling, LLC ranks #42,656 (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 Real Alloy Recycling, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Real Alloy Recycling, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $7,700 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Conagra Foods Packaged Foods LLC in Imlay City, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,700 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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