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Wholesale Trade · Elizabeth, NJ

Recycle City of New Jersey

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Recycle City of New Jersey ranks #19,997 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty55% serious
$17,922
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#19,997
of 99,447 penalized employers

Recycle City of New Jersey in Elizabeth, NJ has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,922. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Recycle City of New Jersey: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 4.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,997 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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, Flsmidth INC. in Pekin, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $17,930 in current penalties.

4.4
violations per inspection
54.5%
of violations were serious
#19,997
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 26/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (4.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Recycle City of New Jersey compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Recycle City of New Jersey runs moderately above peers (2.0x 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

$17,922 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Recycle City of New Jersey.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.03.910.01622.128.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12CHS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14A.L. SCHUTZMAN COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5TOTALL METAL RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8HILL PHOENIX, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5CHARLIES PRODUCE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7SOUTHEASTERN FOOD ME…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10COMFORT RESEARCH LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10ROBBINS 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: 27JINTHAY TRADING CORP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8RESPONSIBLE 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: 10Recycle City of New …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22
Recycle City of New Jersey has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Recycle City of New Jersey in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Recycle City of New Jersey ranks #931 at $17,922 current penalty.

How Recycle City of New Jersey Compares

Recycle City of New Jersey's 4.40 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 above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-02-17

Last Inspection

2011-03-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,584

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.4 violations per visit. That's $3,584 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

54.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

13.6% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

31.8% 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

$26,760

Current Penalty Amount

$17,922

Penalty Reduction

33.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,838 from the initial assessment of $26,760. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Recycle City of New Jersey compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Recycle City of New Jersey Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 22 5.5
Total Penalty $17,922 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,584 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Recycle City of New Jersey, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,922 here).

Glenn Hunter & Associates INC. $17,916 OH Flsmidth INC. $17,930 IL Supervalu, INC. $17,937 MO H & H Iron and Metal, INC. $17,939 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hearthside Food Solutions LLC 5 insp. Willmar, MN CHS, INC. 5 insp. Superior, WI A.L. Schutzman Company, INC. 5 insp. Waukesha, WI Totall Metal Recycling, INC. 5 insp. Granite City, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Glenn Hunter & Associates INC.
Delta, OH
6 inspections $17,916
Flsmidth INC.
Pekin, IL
3 inspections $17,930
Supervalu, INC.
Hazelwood, MO
2 inspections $17,937
H & H Iron and Metal, INC.
Corpus Christi, TX
3 inspections $17,939
White Oak Display and Design, L.P.
Palmyra, PA
3 inspections $17,900

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What to do with this record

Use Recycle City of New Jersey'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 Recycle City of New Jersey safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Recycle City of New Jersey's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 5 inspections, including 12 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 Recycle City of New Jersey have? ▼
Recycle City of New Jersey has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,922.
How many OSHA inspections has Recycle City of New Jersey had? ▼
Recycle City of New Jersey has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-17 and the most recent on 2011-03-01. This averages 4.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Recycle City of New Jersey? ▼
Recycle City of New Jersey has been assessed $17,922 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,760 (a 33.0% reduction).
Does Recycle City of New Jersey have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Recycle City of New Jersey has 12 serious violations, and 3 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 Recycle City of New Jersey operate in? ▼
Recycle City of New Jersey 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 Recycle City of New Jersey rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Recycle City of New Jersey ranks #19,997 (the top quarter 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 Recycle City of New Jersey's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Recycle City of New Jersey's total OSHA penalty of $17,922 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Flsmidth INC. in Pekin, IL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $17,930 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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