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Triple Star Recycling, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Triple Star Recycling, INC. ranks #13,677 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty83% serious
$24,619
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#13,677
of 99,447 penalized employers

Triple Star Recycling, INC. in Saipan, MP has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $24,619. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Triple Star Recycling, INC. 6 times over 12 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 3.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,677 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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 (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Spirit & Sanzone Distributors CO., INC. in East Syracuse, NY is another wholesale trade employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $24,669 in current penalties.

3.8
violations per inspection
82.6%
of violations were serious
#13,677
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 34/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (3.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Triple Star Recycling, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Triple Star Recycling, INC. runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$24,619 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Triple Star Recycling, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0016.53349.566OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTRYKER TRAILERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 40ASSOCIATED FOOD STOR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3PRECISION STEEL SERV…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 26OLYMPIC STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16GEORGE CHIALA FARMS,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4THE ANDERSONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16PARALLEL PRODUCTS OF…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5ONTARIO TRUCK PARTS …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15THE ANDERSONS INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5SUPERIOR ASPHALT ENT…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8PRESTIGE AMERITECH, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 27TITANIUM METALS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7FLAT ROCK BAGGING, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 30J.R. VINAGRO CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9AFC INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16SYSCO KANSAS CITY, I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13ALL RECYCLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 32FRESH EXPRESS INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19MATTOCKS FIVE, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 63EMPIRE PACKING COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14Triple Star Recyclin…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23
Triple Star Recycling, INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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.

Triple Star Recycling, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Triple Star Recycling, INC. ranks #590 at $24,619 current penalty.

How Triple Star Recycling, INC. Compares

Triple Star Recycling, INC.'s 3.83 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 well above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2011-04-06

Last Inspection

2023-02-22

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,103

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 6 inspections over 12 years, averaging 3.8 violations per visit. That's $4,103 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

82.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

17.4% 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

$30,493

Current Penalty Amount

$24,619

Penalty Reduction

19.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,874 from the initial assessment of $30,493. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Triple Star Recycling, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.0
Violations 23 5.5
Total Penalty $24,619 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,103 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Triple Star Recycling, INC., both outside MP so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($24,619 here).

Sun Valley Raisins, INC. $24,625 CA Spirit & Sanzone Distributors CO., INC. $24,669 NY Recommerce412 LLC $24,560 OH Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC $24,556 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Stryker Trailers, LLC 6 insp. Piedmont, AL Associated Food Stores, INC. 6 insp. Farr West, UT Precision Steel Services, INC. 6 insp. Toledo, OH Olympic Steel, INC. 6 insp. Winder, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sun Valley Raisins, INC.
Fresno, CA
2 inspections $24,625
Burton Center
Greenwood, SC
0 inspections $0
Omel Flowers, Inc.
Hialeah, FL
0 inspections $0
Spirit & Sanzone Distributors CO., INC.
East Syracuse, NY
5 inspections $24,669
Recommerce412 LLC
Warren, OH
2 inspections $24,560

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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 Triple Star Recycling, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Triple Star Recycling, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 6 inspections, including 19 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 Triple Star Recycling, INC. have? ▼
Triple Star Recycling, INC. has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $24,619.
How many OSHA inspections has Triple Star Recycling, INC. had? ▼
Triple Star Recycling, INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-06 and the most recent on 2023-02-22. This averages 3.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Triple Star Recycling, INC.? ▼
Triple Star Recycling, INC. has been assessed $24,619 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,493 (a 19.3% reduction).
Does Triple Star Recycling, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Triple Star Recycling, INC. has 19 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 Triple Star Recycling, INC. operate in? ▼
Triple Star Recycling, 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 Triple Star Recycling, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Triple Star Recycling, INC. ranks #13,677 (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 Triple Star Recycling, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Triple Star Recycling, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $24,619 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Spirit & Sanzone Distributors CO., INC. in East Syracuse, NY is a similar wholesale trade employer with $24,669 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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