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Triple Star Recycling, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Triple Star Recycling, INC. has a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 6 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty83% serious
$24,619
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#13,672
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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, Omel Flowers, Inc. in Hialeah, FL is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.8
violations per inspection
82.6%
of violations were serious
86%
of penalized employers rank lower

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 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Triple Star Recycling, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Triple Star Recycling, INC. in Saipan, MP includes 6 OSHA inspections and 23 violations, translating to 3.83 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 19 (82.6%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $30,493 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $24,619 - a 19.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,103. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-04-06 to 2023-02-22, a window of roughly 12 years.

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

$4,678

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 $4,678.

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 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Triple Star Recycling, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 6 1.9
Violations 23 5.4
Total Penalty $24,619 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,103 $4,678
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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 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
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 $9,023 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Omel Flowers, Inc. in Hialeah, FL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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