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Wholesale Trade · Rochester, NH

Simple Life Recycling LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Simple Life Recycling LLC ranks #20,372 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$17,590
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#20,372
of 99,447 penalized employers

Simple Life Recycling LLC in Rochester, NH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,590. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Simple Life Recycling LLC 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,372 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sysco Foods los Angeles in Walnut, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $17,610 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#20,372
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Simple Life Recycling LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Simple Life 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

$17,590 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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 Simple Life Recycling LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.009.218.427.636.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGRAINCO FS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10AMERILUX INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22TRIDENT SEAFOODS COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35NEW ENGLAND USED AUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MNP CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HERITAGE COOPERATIVE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SIMS METAL MANAGEMENT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TEXTBOOK BROKERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MUCCI PAC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BUNGE NORTH AMERICA,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BAYOU MILLWORK & WIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ITTNER BEAN & GRAIN …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14STANDARD RESTAURANT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CARIBBEAN DISTILLERS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4STRATEGIC MATERIALS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13TRI-MART COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PALMER FOOD SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BIRMINGHAM RECYCLING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ATTALA STEEL INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24MAKSTEEL USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12Simple Life Recyclin…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Simple Life Recycling LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Simple Life Recycling LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Simple Life Recycling LLC ranks #951 at $17,590 current penalty.

How Simple Life Recycling LLC Compares

Simple Life Recycling LLC's 4.00 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

3

First Inspection

2017-02-08

Last Inspection

2020-04-13

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,863

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $5,863 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

8.3% of total

2

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

$40,991

Current Penalty Amount

$17,590

Penalty Reduction

57.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,401 from the initial assessment of $40,991. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Simple Life Recycling LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 12 5.5
Total Penalty $17,590 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,863 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,590 here).

Continental Auto Parts, LLC $17,582 NJ Sysco Foods los Angeles $17,610 CA NPK Construction Equipment INC. $17,568 OH 84 Lumber Company $17,629 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Grainco FS, INC. 3 insp. Newark, IL Amerilux International LLC 3 insp. DE Pere, WI Trident Seafoods Corporation 3 insp. Wrangell, AK New England Used Auto Parts, INC. 3 insp. Bronx, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Continental Auto Parts, LLC
Newark, NJ
3 inspections $17,582
Sysco Foods los Angeles
Walnut, CA
3 inspections $17,610
NPK Construction Equipment INC.
Walton Hills, OH
4 inspections $17,568
84 Lumber Company
Houston, TX
3 inspections $17,629
Cairo Coop Equity Exchange
Arlington, KS
2 inspections $17,633

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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 Simple Life Recycling LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Simple Life Recycling LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 Simple Life Recycling LLC have? ▼
Simple Life Recycling LLC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,590.
How many OSHA inspections has Simple Life Recycling LLC had? ▼
Simple Life Recycling LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-02-08 and the most recent on 2020-04-13. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Simple Life Recycling LLC? ▼
Simple Life Recycling LLC has been assessed $17,590 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $40,991 (a 57.1% reduction).
Does Simple Life Recycling LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Simple Life Recycling LLC has 9 serious violations, and 1 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 Simple Life Recycling LLC operate in? ▼
Simple Life 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 Simple Life Recycling LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Simple Life Recycling LLC ranks #20,372 (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 Simple Life Recycling LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Simple Life Recycling LLC's total OSHA penalty of $17,590 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sysco Foods los Angeles in Walnut, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $17,610 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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