Wholesale Trade · Seattle, WA

Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking ranks #30,160 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty16% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$11,950
OSHA penalties: 19
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #30,160
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking in Seattle, WA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,950. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 4.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,160 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Frank B. Fuhrer Holdings, INC. in Pittsburgh, PA is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $11,950 in current penalties.

4.8
violations per inspection: 15.8%
of violations were serious: #30,160
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 21/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Sodo Recycle and Auto …

$11,950
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$11,950 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking.

Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking sits at penalty rank #1,451 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($11,950 assessed).

How Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking Compares

Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking's 4.75 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 (1.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-03-12

Last Inspection

2014-12-18

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,988

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.8 violations per visit. That's $2,988 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

15.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

26.3% of total

Other-Than-Serious

57.9% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$13,050

Current Penalty Amount

$11,950

Penalty Reduction

8.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,100 from the initial assessment of $13,050. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.0
Violations	19	5.5
Total Penalty	$11,950	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,988	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,950 here).

Frank B. Fuhrer Holdings, INC. $11,950 PA TNT Truck Parts, INC. $11,940 TX Bargain Tile Surplus LLC $11,960 CT Diversified Global Technologies, LLC $11,934 RI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Ag-Land FS, INC. 4 insp. Green Valley, IL Scotch & Gulf Lumber, LLC 4 insp. Mobile, AL Block Steel CORP. 4 insp. Skokie, IL Don's Automotive Mall, INC. 4 insp. Binghamton, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Frank B. Fuhrer Holdings, INC.

Pittsburgh, PA

3 inspections $11,950

TNT Truck Parts, INC.

Lancaster, TX

2 inspections $11,940

Bargain Tile Surplus LLC

Orange, CT

2 inspections $11,960

Atkinson Propane

Olmito, TX

0 inspections $0

Diversified Global Technologies, LLC

Woonsocket, RI

2 inspections $11,934

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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 Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 4 inspections, including 3 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 Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking have? ▼

Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,950.

How many OSHA inspections has Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking had? ▼

Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-12 and the most recent on 2014-12-18. This averages 4.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking? ▼

Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking has been assessed $11,950 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,050 (a 8.4% reduction).

Does Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking has 3 serious violations, and 5 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 Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking operate in? ▼

Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking 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 Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking ranks #30,160 (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 Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Sodo Recycle and Auto Wrecking's total OSHA penalty of $11,950 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Frank B. Fuhrer Holdings, INC. in Pittsburgh, PA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $11,950 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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