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Administrative & Waste Services · South Plainfield, NJ

Recycle INC., East

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Recycle INC., East ranks #1,848 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty81% serious
$97,367
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#1,848
of 99,447 penalized employers

Recycle INC., East in South Plainfield, NJ has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $97,367. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Recycle INC., East 5 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 4.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,848 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (4.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Serco-NA Inc. in Reston, VA is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.2
violations per inspection
81.0%
of violations were serious
#1,848
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 29/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (4.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Recycle INC., East compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Recycle INC., East runs far above peers (26.0x 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

$97,367 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($97,367) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $97,367 $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 Recycle INC., East.

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Recycle INC., East has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 21 violations 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.

Recycle INC., East in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Recycle INC., East ranks #57 at $97,367 current penalty.

How Recycle INC., East Compares

Recycle INC., East's 4.20 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 far above peers (26.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2012-01-06

Last Inspection

2021-08-09

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$19,473

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 5 inspections over 10 years, averaging 4.2 violations per visit. That's $19,473 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

81.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

19.0% 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

$141,928

Current Penalty Amount

$97,367

Penalty Reduction

31.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $44,561 from the initial assessment of $141,928. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Recycle INC., East compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Recycle INC., East Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.2
Violations 21 2.7
Total Penalty $97,367 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $19,473 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Recycle INC., East, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($97,367 here).

Petag CORP./Rettra Plastic $97,608 TX Sewing Collection INC. $100,000 OH Dlubak Glass Company $94,518 OH Unity Disposal & Recycling, LLC $100,489 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Quality Packaging INC. 5 insp. Fond Du Lac, WI Poor Folks Tree Service 5 insp. Virginia Beach, VA Poughkeepsie City SD Maintenance Facility 5 insp. Poughkeepsie, NY Quality Service Integrity 5 insp. Ottumwa, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
Petag CORP./Rettra Plastic
Houston, TX
2 inspections $97,608
Lake County Security Patrol Officer
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0 inspections $0

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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 Recycle INC., East safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Recycle INC., East's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 5 inspections, including 17 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Recycle INC., East have? ▼
Recycle INC., East has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $97,367.
How many OSHA inspections has Recycle INC., East had? ▼
Recycle INC., East has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-06 and the most recent on 2021-08-09. This averages 4.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Recycle INC., East? ▼
Recycle INC., East has been assessed $97,367 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $141,928 (a 31.4% reduction).
Does Recycle INC., East have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Recycle INC., East has 17 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 Recycle INC., East operate in? ▼
Recycle INC., East operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562219). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Recycle INC., East rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Recycle INC., East ranks #1,848 (the top 5% 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 INC., East's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Recycle INC., East's total OSHA penalty of $97,367 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (26.0x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Serco-NA Inc. in Reston, VA is a similar administrative & waste services 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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