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Retail Trade · Cheyenne, WY

Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC ranks #12,589 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty85% serious
$26,280
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#12,589
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC in Cheyenne, WY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $26,280. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,589 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Triple V INC. in Noxapater, MS is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $26,337 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
85.0%
of violations were serious
#12,589
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC runs far above peers (9.1x 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

$26,280 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.05.310.515.720.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SUPERIOR PLUS ENERGY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3C.W. HENDRIX FARMS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ONTARIO T, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KENDALL FORD ALASKA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18WEINGARTZ SUPPLY COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NATIONAL STORES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RURAL KING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMERIGAS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BIG OKI, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WAL MART ASSOCIATES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEW RIVER TIRE RECYC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PERFORMANCE NURSERY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WEST BROAD HYUNDAI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MELODY GOSLING AND O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PACIFIC DISTRIBUTING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAFEWAY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JOE'S PRODUCE GOURME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROBBY'S NURSERY & CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE FURNITURE SUPERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Tri State Oil Reclai…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20
Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 20 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail 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.

Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC is the #291 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($26,280).

How Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC Compares

Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC's 10.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (9.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-10-30

Last Inspection

2014-10-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,140

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $13,140 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

85.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

15.0% 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

$26,280

Current Penalty Amount

$26,280

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 20 1.7
Total Penalty $26,280 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,140 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC, both outside WY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($26,280 here).

Triple V INC. $26,337 MS Kohl's Department Stores, INC. $26,162 DE Smith's Food & Drug #371 $26,400 NV Adventure Outdoors, INC. $26,114 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar Tree Stores, INC. 2 insp. North las Vegas, NV Superior Plus Energy Services INC. 2 insp. Caledonia, NY C.W. Hendrix Farms, INC 2 insp. Parkland, FL Ontario T, INC. 2 insp. Ontario, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

One Source Surgical Supplies
White Plains, NY
0 inspections $0
John Deery Motors
Cedar Falls, IA
0 inspections $0
Sunoco Gas Station #0363960604
Darby, PA
0 inspections $0
Andale Taqueria & Mercado
Minneapolis, MN
0 inspections $0
Triple V INC.
Noxapater, MS
2 inspections $26,337

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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 Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 2 inspections, including 17 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC have? ▼
Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $26,280.
How many OSHA inspections has Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC had? ▼
Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-30 and the most recent on 2014-10-30. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC? ▼
Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC has been assessed $26,280 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC 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 Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC operate in? ▼
Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 454311). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC ranks #12,589 (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 Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tri State Oil Reclaimers INC's total OSHA penalty of $26,280 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (9.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Triple V INC. in Noxapater, MS is a similar retail trade employer with $26,337 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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