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Renu Recycling INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Renu Recycling INC ranks #75,973 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty63% serious
$2,044
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#75,973
of 99,447 penalized employers

Renu Recycling INC in Ferndale, MI 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: $2,044. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Renu Recycling INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #75,973 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Chambers Painting Contracting LLC in Fort Knox, KY is another construction employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $2,046 in current penalties.

16.0
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
#75,973
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 Renu Recycling INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Renu Recycling INC runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$2,044 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Renu Recycling INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.010.821.532.243.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJMH ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALL SEASONS ROOFING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNITED CONTRACTORS M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KENIA FLORES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12L C UNITED PAINTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41JUAN M. GARCIA MARTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WILSON GUALAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ACCO ENGINEERED SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6B & M CONTRACTOR COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JTONY'S CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16TRI-STATE PIPELINE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ALEX SANCHEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NCC STRUCTURES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BMB CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2J&A CONSTRUCTION AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MIGUEL ANGEL SILVA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14CONSTRUCTION LANDAVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JR & CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COLLAVINO CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DAVID CRUZ JARA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Renu Recycling INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32
Renu Recycling INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 32 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Renu Recycling INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Renu Recycling INC ranks #24,490 at $2,044 current penalty.

How Renu Recycling INC Compares

Renu Recycling INC's 16.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-02-04

Last Inspection

2013-02-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

16.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,022

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 16.0 violations per visit. That's $1,022 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

62.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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

$11,850

Current Penalty Amount

$2,044

Penalty Reduction

82.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,806 from the initial assessment of $11,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Renu Recycling INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Renu Recycling INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 32 3.3
Total Penalty $2,044 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,022 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Renu Recycling INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,044 here).

David H. Martin Excavating, Incorporated $2,045 MD Chambers Painting Contracting LLC $2,046 KY Casa Roofing LLC $2,042 TX Jeff Ashton $2,042 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

JMH Roofing LLC 2 insp. Uniontown, OH All Seasons Roofing, INC. 2 insp. Waukegan, IL United Contractors Midwest, INC. 2 insp. Sherman, IL Kenia Flores 2 insp. Overland Park, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

High Tech Striping, Inc. ASTALDI CONST CORP
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
David H. Martin Excavating, Incorporated
Frederick, MD
2 inspections $2,045
FG Contractors
Rincon, PR
0 inspections $0
Andrew Tuell Concrete Inc.
Clovis, CA
0 inspections $0
Chambers Painting Contracting LLC
Fort Knox, KY
4 inspections $2,046

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What to do with this record

Use Renu Recycling INC'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 Renu Recycling INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Renu Recycling INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 2 inspections, including 20 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Renu Recycling INC have? ▼
Renu Recycling INC has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,044.
How many OSHA inspections has Renu Recycling INC had? ▼
Renu Recycling INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-04 and the most recent on 2013-02-08. This averages 16.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Renu Recycling INC? ▼
Renu Recycling INC has been assessed $2,044 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,850 (a 82.8% reduction).
Does Renu Recycling INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Renu Recycling INC has 20 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 Renu Recycling INC operate in? ▼
Renu Recycling INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238910). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Renu Recycling INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Renu Recycling INC ranks #75,973 (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 Renu Recycling INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Renu Recycling INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,044 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Chambers Painting Contracting LLC in Fort Knox, KY is a similar construction employer with $2,046 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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