Wholesale Trade · Joplin, MO

Service Recycling, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Service Recycling, LLC ranks #20,649 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$17,384
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,649
of 99,447 penalized employers

Service Recycling, LLC in Joplin, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,384. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Service Recycling, LLC 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,649 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Smart Choice Electric LLC in Medford, NJ is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#20,649
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Service Recycling, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Service Recycling, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$17,384 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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 Service Recycling, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.97.013.019.125.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE STORES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4A&B AZUSA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GLOBAL HARVEST OF CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DONGALEN ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PACIFIC SOUTHWEST CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ELADIO LEZAMA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9U.S. LUMBER GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SHREDDED SHINGLE DRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RUSHCREEK FEED & SUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24EAST COAST FRESH CUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BIG IRON ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE MONTE VISTA COOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14GRANITE RESOURCES CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14PERDUE GRAIN & OILSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CAVALLARO FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EARTH FIRST RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14THE MCCUNE FARMERS U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FOUT BROTHERS METAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TENNESSEE VALLEY REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SHULMAN COMPANY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Service Recycling, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Service Recycling, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Service Recycling, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Service Recycling, LLC ranks #961 at $17,384 current penalty.

How Service Recycling, LLC Compares

Service Recycling, LLC's 2.50 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 (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-01-07

Last Inspection

2018-03-09

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,692

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $8,692 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$17,384

Current Penalty Amount

$17,384

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Service Recycling, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Service Recycling, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 5.5
Total Penalty $17,384 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,692 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,384 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Service Recycling, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Service Recycling, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Service Recycling, LLC have?
Service Recycling, LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,384.
How many OSHA inspections has Service Recycling, LLC had?
Service Recycling, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-07 and the most recent on 2018-03-09. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Service Recycling, LLC?
Service Recycling, LLC has been assessed $17,384 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Service Recycling, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Service 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 Service Recycling, LLC operate in?
Service Recycling, 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 Service Recycling, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Service Recycling, LLC ranks #20,649 (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 Service Recycling, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Service Recycling, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $17,384 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Smart Choice Electric LLC in Medford, NJ is a similar wholesale trade 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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