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Manufacturing · Wickliffe, OH

Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC ranks #14,391 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$23,696
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#14,391
of 99,447 penalized employers

Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC in Wickliffe, OH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,696. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,391 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Republic Metals INC in Cleveland, OH is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $23,696 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#14,391
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 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 Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$23,696 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0018.136.254.372.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHOICE PRODUCTS USA,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28NEW WINCUP HOLDINGS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32DOE RUN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14RICE CAPITAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 69TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DIENAMIC TOOL & DIE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19THE FLETCHER-TERRY C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 42GENERAL MOTORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FORMTIGHT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14MIL, LTD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BUZZBALLZ, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4QUALITY KITCHENS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ADVANCED DRAINAGE SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TEX-TECH INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6EMPIRE FOUNDRY PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 41ARTEMIS HOLDINGS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5WELDFIT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CAMFIL USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COTT BEVERAGES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13FOLEY PRODUCTS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13Umicore Specialty Ma…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC ranks #7,028 at $23,696 current penalty.

How Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC Compares

Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC's 2.33 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-07-14

Last Inspection

2019-11-07

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,899

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $7,899 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

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

$33,850

Current Penalty Amount

$23,696

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,154 from the initial assessment of $33,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $23,696 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,899 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,696 here).

Kennedy Concrete INC. $23,699 NJ Thatcher Chemical of Florida, INC. $23,693 FL International Extrusions $23,700 MI Wall to Wall Tile & Stone Cut $23,700 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Choice Products USA, LLC 3 insp. Eau Claire, WI New Wincup Holdings, INC. 3 insp. Stone Mountain, GA Doe Run Company 3 insp. Boss, MO Rice Capital, INC. 3 insp. Stuttgart, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Republic Metals INC
Cleveland, OH
3 inspections $23,696
Kennedy Concrete INC.
Vineland, NJ
3 inspections $23,699
Thatcher Chemical of Florida, INC.
Palmetto, FL
5 inspections $23,693
International Extrusions
Garden City, MI
3 inspections $23,700
Wall to Wall Tile & Stone Cut
Vancouver, WA
3 inspections $23,700

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What to do with this record

Use Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC have? ▼
Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,696.
How many OSHA inspections has Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC had? ▼
Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-14 and the most recent on 2019-11-07. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC? ▼
Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC has been assessed $23,696 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,850 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC has 7 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 Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC operate in? ▼
Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331492). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC ranks #14,391 (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 Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Umicore Specialty Materials Recycling, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $23,696 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Republic Metals INC in Cleveland, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $23,696 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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