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Wholesale Trade · Chicago, IL

South Shore Recycling, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), South Shore Recycling, LLC ranks #21,492 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 29 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$16,700
OSHA penalties
29
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#21,492
of 99,447 penalized employers

South Shore Recycling, LLC in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 29 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected South Shore Recycling, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 29 violations, averaging 14.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,492 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 29 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, McKesson Speciality in Memphis, TN is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

14.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#21,492
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 29 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (14.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How South Shore Recycling, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows South Shore Recycling, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$16,700 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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 South Shore Recycling, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.010.821.532.243.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED PERSONNEL SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BRESCOME BARTON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CENTRAL COLD STORAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34COCHRAN OIL MILL & G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8COMAL IRON & METALS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28MID-STATE LUMBER COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TERI NICHOLS INSTITU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BIG HORN CO-OPERATIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12THE CALIFORNIA REDWO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HARTFORD DISTRIBUTOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41BRADLEY CALDWELL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE RADIATOR STORE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SJR FOODS, LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VITERRA USA GRAIN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JOSE TURCUISS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ITTNER BEAN & GRAIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17DSW DISTRIBUTION CEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW ENGLAND FLOORING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BIG ROCK SPORTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KNOLL INC DBA BRISTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23South Shore Recyclin…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29
South Shore Recycling, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 29 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.

South Shore Recycling, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, South Shore Recycling, LLC ranks #1,008 at $16,700 current penalty.

How South Shore Recycling, LLC Compares

South Shore Recycling, LLC's 14.50 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 (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-05-06

Last Inspection

2013-05-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

14.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 14.5 violations per visit. That's $8,350 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

29

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

$28,800

Current Penalty Amount

$16,700

Penalty Reduction

42.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,100 from the initial assessment of $28,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric South Shore Recycling, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 29 5.5
Total Penalty $16,700 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,350 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,700 here).

Prince Corporation $16,688 WI Boskovich Farms, INC. $16,730 CA Big Horn CO-Operative Marketing Association $16,731 WY Hydrite Chemical Company $16,663 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

United Personnel Services, INC. 2 insp. Springfield, MA Brescome Barton, INC. 2 insp. North Haven, CT Central Cold Storage Corporation 2 insp. Castroville, CA Cochran Oil Mill & Ginnery 2 insp. Cochran, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Prince Corporation
Marshfield, WI
2 inspections $16,688
Kehe
Naperville, IL
0 inspections $0
Boskovich Farms, INC.
Oxnard, CA
5 inspections $16,730
Big Horn CO-Operative Marketing Association
Powell, WY
2 inspections $16,731
McKesson Speciality
Memphis, TN
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 South Shore Recycling, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, South Shore Recycling, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 29 violations across 2 inspections, including 29 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 South Shore Recycling, LLC have? ▼
South Shore Recycling, LLC has 29 OSHA violations on record, including 29 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,700.
How many OSHA inspections has South Shore Recycling, LLC had? ▼
South Shore Recycling, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-06 and the most recent on 2013-05-16. This averages 14.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for South Shore Recycling, LLC? ▼
South Shore Recycling, LLC has been assessed $16,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,800 (a 42.0% reduction).
Does South Shore Recycling, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. South Shore Recycling, LLC has 29 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 South Shore Recycling, LLC operate in? ▼
South Shore 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 South Shore Recycling, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, South Shore Recycling, LLC ranks #21,492 (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 South Shore Recycling, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
South Shore Recycling, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $16,700 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, McKesson Speciality in Memphis, TN 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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