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Wholesale Trade · Pawtucket, RI

Thrift Recycling Management, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Thrift Recycling Management, INC. ranks #23,965 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$15,008
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#23,965
of 99,447 penalized employers

Thrift Recycling Management, INC. in Pawtucket, RI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,008. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Thrift Recycling Management, INC. 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,965 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Alan Kunsman Roofing & Siding, INC. in Allentown, PA is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $15,010 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#23,965
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Thrift Recycling Management, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$15,008 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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 Thrift Recycling Management, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.915.723.631.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedATLAS STEEL PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9C&F ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WESTPORT SEAFOOD INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26GRAINLAND COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8BEAVER MACHINE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SHREDDING TECHNOLOGI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GAR PLASTICS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8POLYMER GRINDING INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ALLEGANY SCRAP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SOUTHEASTERN LIQUIDA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NC MACHINERY CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28JARVIS METALS RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30SMITH PACKING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PREMIUM BUILDING COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ATLANTIC PLYWOOD COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PACO STEEL OF ARKANSAS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JOBBERS MEAT PACKING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10VALLEY BAKERS COOPER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CURALEAF, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1GENERAL WHOLESALE CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Thrift Recycling Man…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Thrift Recycling Management, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Thrift Recycling Management, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Thrift Recycling Management, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,133 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($15,008 assessed).

How Thrift Recycling Management, INC. Compares

Thrift Recycling Management, INC.'s 2.00 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 (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-01-26

Last Inspection

2022-08-18

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,003

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $5,003 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

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

$27,430

Current Penalty Amount

$15,008

Penalty Reduction

45.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,422 from the initial assessment of $27,430. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Thrift Recycling Management, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Thrift Recycling Management, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 6 5.5
Total Penalty $15,008 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,003 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Thrift Recycling Management, INC., both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,008 here).

Alan Kunsman Roofing & Siding, INC. $15,010 PA A.C. Nelsen RV World $15,001 NE Crawford Steel CO., INC. $15,000 IL Michigan Dairy LLC $15,000 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Atlas Steel Products CO. 3 insp. Twinsburg, OH C&F Enterprises 3 insp. Newport News, VA Westport Seafood INC 3 insp. Westport, WA Grainland Cooperative 3 insp. Eureka, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Alan Kunsman Roofing & Siding, INC.
Allentown, PA
4 inspections $15,010
A.C. Nelsen RV World
Omaha, NE
2 inspections $15,001
Crawford Steel CO., INC.
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $15,000
Michigan Dairy LLC
Livonia, MI
2 inspections $15,000
Safeway INC.
Tempe, AZ
2 inspections $15,000

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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 Thrift Recycling Management, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Thrift Recycling Management, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 Thrift Recycling Management, INC. have? ▼
Thrift Recycling Management, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,008.
How many OSHA inspections has Thrift Recycling Management, INC. had? ▼
Thrift Recycling Management, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-01-26 and the most recent on 2022-08-18. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Thrift Recycling Management, INC.? ▼
Thrift Recycling Management, INC. has been assessed $15,008 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,430 (a 45.3% reduction).
Does Thrift Recycling Management, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Thrift Recycling Management, INC. has 6 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 Thrift Recycling Management, INC. operate in? ▼
Thrift Recycling Management, INC. 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 Thrift Recycling Management, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Thrift Recycling Management, INC. ranks #23,965 (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 Thrift Recycling Management, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Thrift Recycling Management, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,008 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alan Kunsman Roofing & Siding, INC. in Allentown, PA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $15,010 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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