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Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC ranks #9,747 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty63% serious
$31,813
OSHA penalties
27
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#9,747
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC in Providence, RI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $31,813. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC 5 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 27 violations, averaging 5.4 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,747 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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, Quarries Direct International, LLC in Houston, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $31,841 in current penalties.

5.4
violations per inspection
63.0%
of violations were serious
#9,747
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 11/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (5.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC runs well above peers (3.5x 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

$31,813 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.01.88.41521.628.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSYNCOT PLASTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11CHEMSOLV, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10SEELER INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26KW PLASTICS RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7GREEN SUSTAINABLE PA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7OREGON RECYCLING SYS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12THEA ENTERPRISES LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6Sanders Lead Company…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5C & S WHOLESALE GROC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4FORT IRON & METAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21PROLOGIX DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3CCS CONTRACTOR EQUIP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8RECYCLE CITY OF NEW …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22All-Star Metals, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3UNIFIED GROCERS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24REPUBLIC NATIONAL DI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23PHELPS INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8NATURAL STONE SOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15PREMIER SOUTH LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10Rhode Island Recycle…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 27
Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 27 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.

Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC ranks #402 at $31,813 current penalty.

How Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC Compares

Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC's 5.40 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 well above peers (3.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2015-02-18

Last Inspection

2024-07-10

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,363

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 5 inspections over 9 years, averaging 5.4 violations per visit. That's $6,363 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

63.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

7.4% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

29.6% 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

$31,813

Current Penalty Amount

$31,813

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 27 5.5
Total Penalty $31,813 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,363 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC, both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($31,813 here).

Quarries Direct International, LLC $31,841 TX Indeco Finishes of Florida, LLC $31,780 FL Central Ohio Farmers CO-Op, INC. $31,860 OH Expert Home Construction, INC. $31,903 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Syncot Plastics, INC. 5 insp. Cartersville, GA Chemsolv, INC. 5 insp. Roanoke, VA Seeler Industries, INC. 5 insp. Joliet, IL KW Plastics Recycling Division 5 insp. Troy, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wave USA Inc.
Honolulu, HI
0 inspections $0
Pete's Greens
Craftsbury, VT
1 inspections $375
Quarries Direct International, LLC
Houston, TX
3 inspections $31,841
Indeco Finishes of Florida, LLC
Fort Lauderdale, FL
2 inspections $31,780
F.W. Webb (Seabrook NH #60)
Seabrook, NH
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 Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 27 violations across 5 inspections, including 17 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 Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC have? ▼
Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,813.
How many OSHA inspections has Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC had? ▼
Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-02-18 and the most recent on 2024-07-10. This averages 5.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC? ▼
Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC has been assessed $31,813 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC has 17 serious violations, and 2 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 Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC operate in? ▼
Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC 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 Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC ranks #9,747 (the top 10% 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 Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rhode Island Recycled Metals, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $31,813 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Quarries Direct International, LLC in Houston, TX is a similar wholesale trade employer with $31,841 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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