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Administrative & Waste Services · Kankakee, IL

River Valley Recycling, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), River Valley Recycling, LLC ranks #27,717 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty83% serious
$13,016
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#27,717
of 99,447 penalized employers

River Valley Recycling, LLC in Kankakee, IL has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,016. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected River Valley Recycling, LLC 5 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.2 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,717 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 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, Finocchio Brothers, INC. in Stamford, CT is another administrative & waste services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $13,000 in current penalties.

1.2
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#27,717
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How River Valley Recycling, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows River Valley Recycling, 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

$13,016 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is River Valley Recycling, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSCHINDLER ELEVATOR C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4EMPLOYNET, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7STOCKTON RECYCLING, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7ROCHESTER CITY DES -…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5HENDERSON TWN RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4IOWA-ILLINOIS TAYLOR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3MARTINEZ BROTHERS CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5PIRATE STAFFING, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4ACTIVE THERMAL CONCE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4J & J & COMPANY LTD, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4GAYANGA CO., LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23ALASKA CLEAN SEAS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1GENESIS SECURITY SER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4TOWN OF GREENWICH, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22WESTWOOD DPW, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 33GREAT PLAINS ENTERPR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6OSWEGO CO HASTINGS T…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8HAMTRAMCK RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18MANNINGTON TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12GREAT LAKES TREE EXP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 31River Valley Recycli…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6
River Valley Recycling, LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

River Valley Recycling, LLC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, River Valley Recycling, LLC ranks #951 at $13,016 current penalty.

How River Valley Recycling, LLC Compares

River Valley Recycling, LLC's 1.20 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 well above peers (3.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2019-01-09

Last Inspection

2024-12-19

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,603

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 5 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.2 violations per visit. That's $2,603 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$29,783

Current Penalty Amount

$13,016

Penalty Reduction

56.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,767 from the initial assessment of $29,783. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How River Valley Recycling, LLC compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric River Valley Recycling, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.2
Violations 6 2.7
Total Penalty $13,016 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,603 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for River Valley Recycling, LLC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,016 here).

Finocchio Brothers, INC. $13,000 CT Disaster Restoration Services $13,000 PA Richardson Tree & Landscaping CO., INC. $13,000 PA Gardaworld $13,000 NH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Schindler Elevator Corporation 5 insp. New York, NY Employnet, INC. 5 insp. Fowler, CA Stockton Recycling, INC. 5 insp. Stockton, CA Rochester City Des - Solid Waste 5 insp. Rochester, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Parish Group
Baton Rouge, LA
0 inspections $0
General Dynamics - OTS
Scranton, PA
0 inspections $0
Finocchio Brothers, INC.
Stamford, CT
3 inspections $13,000
Disaster Restoration Services
Pittsburgh, PA
2 inspections $13,000
Richardson Tree & Landscaping CO., INC.
New Wilmington, PA
3 inspections $13,000

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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 River Valley Recycling, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, River Valley Recycling, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 5 inspections, including 5 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 River Valley Recycling, LLC have? ▼
River Valley Recycling, LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,016.
How many OSHA inspections has River Valley Recycling, LLC had? ▼
River Valley Recycling, LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-01-09 and the most recent on 2024-12-19. This averages 1.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for River Valley Recycling, LLC? ▼
River Valley Recycling, LLC has been assessed $13,016 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,783 (a 56.3% reduction).
Does River Valley Recycling, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. River Valley 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 River Valley Recycling, LLC operate in? ▼
River Valley Recycling, LLC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562920). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does River Valley Recycling, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, River Valley Recycling, LLC ranks #27,717 (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 River Valley Recycling, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
River Valley Recycling, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $13,016 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Finocchio Brothers, INC. in Stamford, CT is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $13,000 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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