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Wholesale Trade · East Berlin, PA

Swope's Salvage and Recycling

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Swope's Salvage and Recycling ranks #49,279 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,180
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#49,279
of 99,447 penalized employers

Swope's Salvage and Recycling in East Berlin, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,180. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Swope's Salvage and Recycling 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,279 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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, Brenntag Mid-South, INC. in Greensboro, NC is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,175 in current penalties.

8.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#49,279
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Swope's Salvage and Recycling compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Swope's Salvage and Recycling runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$6,180 Top 50% most affordable more affordable than 50% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Swope's Salvage and Recycling.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDIXIE PLYWOOD COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ABC SUPPLY CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MACON COUNTY RURAL K…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JOBBERS AUTOMOTIVE W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CLIFTON STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HUDSON EGG FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MATTINGLY FOODS OF L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LEVY ENVIRONMENTAL S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNITED DISTRIBUTORS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MUTUAL MATERIALS COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SHUMAN PLASTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 221ST CENTURY OPTICS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SURE WE CAN, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE MACOMB GROUP INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GARCIA FARMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JEFF WADE DBA THE HI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WHOLE ENERGY FUELS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BERMINGHAM CONTROLS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PHOENIX METAL TRADIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ART ROCK CREATIONS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Swope's Salvage and …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17
Swope's Salvage and Recycling has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Swope's Salvage and Recycling in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Swope's Salvage and Recycling is the #2,374 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($6,180).

How Swope's Salvage and Recycling Compares

Swope's Salvage and Recycling's 8.50 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 below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-06-19

Last Inspection

2012-06-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,090

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.5 violations per visit. That's $3,090 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

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

$8,240

Current Penalty Amount

$6,180

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,060 from the initial assessment of $8,240. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Swope's Salvage and Recycling compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Swope's Salvage and Recycling Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 17 5.5
Total Penalty $6,180 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,090 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Swope's Salvage and Recycling, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,180 here).

Brenntag Mid-South, INC. $6,175 NC Consolidated Supply CO., INC. $6,171 NE Berkeley Farms, LLC $6,190 CA Fashion Gallery INC $6,198 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dixie Plywood Company of Tampa, INC. 2 insp. Gibsonton, FL Abc Supply CO., INC. 2 insp. Omaha, NE Macon County Rural King Supply, INC. 2 insp. Decatur, IL Jobbers Automotive Whse, INC. 2 insp. Wichita, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Brenntag Mid-South, INC.
Greensboro, NC
2 inspections $6,175
Consolidated Supply CO., INC.
Omaha, NE
3 inspections $6,171
Berkeley Farms, LLC
Hayward, CA
3 inspections $6,190
Future Mobility Products
Buffalo, NY
0 inspections $0
Fashion Gallery INC
Richmond, VA
2 inspections $6,198

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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 Swope's Salvage and Recycling safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Swope's Salvage and Recycling's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 2 inspections, including 17 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Swope's Salvage and Recycling have? ▼
Swope's Salvage and Recycling has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,180.
How many OSHA inspections has Swope's Salvage and Recycling had? ▼
Swope's Salvage and Recycling has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-19 and the most recent on 2012-06-19. This averages 8.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Swope's Salvage and Recycling? ▼
Swope's Salvage and Recycling has been assessed $6,180 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,240 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does Swope's Salvage and Recycling have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Swope's Salvage and Recycling has 17 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 Swope's Salvage and Recycling operate in? ▼
Swope's Salvage and Recycling 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 Swope's Salvage and Recycling rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Swope's Salvage and Recycling ranks #49,279 (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 Swope's Salvage and Recycling's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Swope's Salvage and Recycling's total OSHA penalty of $6,180 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Brenntag Mid-South, INC. in Greensboro, NC is a similar wholesale trade employer with $6,175 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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