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Administrative & Waste Services · Montgomery, AL

United Plastic Recycling, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Plastic Recycling, INC. ranks #3,014 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 38 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty76% serious
$71,096
OSHA penalties
38
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#3,014
of 99,447 penalized employers

United Plastic Recycling, INC. in Montgomery, AL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 38 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $71,096. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on United Plastic Recycling, INC.: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 38 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,014 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 29 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Servexo in Gardena, CA is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.5
violations per inspection
76.3%
of violations were serious
#3,014
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 38 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (9.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How United Plastic Recycling, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows United Plastic Recycling, INC. runs far above peers (19.0x 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

$71,096 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($71,096) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $71,096 $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is United Plastic Recycling, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0012.825.738.551.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEAST WINDSOR DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 49BOROUGH OF CRESSKILL*, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 30TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14TOWNSHIP OF CHESTER …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11MAPLE SHADE DPW, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15TOWNSHIP OF ANDOVER …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 61 KARMA, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1DAL GLOBAL SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1LACEY TOWNSHIP DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 31FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP DPW, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 30G&S MOTOR EQUIPMENT …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8CITY OF LINWOOD DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10SA RECYCLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5NJ DOT STANHOPE ELEC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5THE GOODE COMPANIES,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8ASBESTROL, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD D…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17TENNIS SANITATION LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5WASATCH INTEGRATED W…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2WEST COAST ARBORISTS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4United Plastic Recyc…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 38
United Plastic Recycling, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 38 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

United Plastic Recycling, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, United Plastic Recycling, INC. sits at penalty rank #111 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($71,096 assessed).

How United Plastic Recycling, INC. Compares

United Plastic Recycling, INC.'s 9.50 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (19.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2013-10-22

Last Inspection

2014-09-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,774

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.5 violations per visit. That's $17,774 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

29

Serious

76.3% of total

1

Willful

2.6% of total

3

Repeat

7.9% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

13.2% 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

$137,204

Current Penalty Amount

$71,096

Penalty Reduction

48.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $66,108 from the initial assessment of $137,204. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How United Plastic Recycling, INC. compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric United Plastic Recycling, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.2
Violations 38 2.7
Total Penalty $71,096 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,774 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for United Plastic Recycling, INC., both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($71,096 here).

Bedminster Township Department of Public Works $70,900 NJ Allendale Department of Public Works $71,400 NJ Green Brook Department of Public Works $71,400 NJ County of Middlesex Road Department - Area 3 Garage $70,700 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

East Windsor Department of Public Works 4 insp. East Windsor, NJ Borough of Cresskill* 4 insp. Cresskill, NJ Township of Roxbury DPW 4 insp. Kenvil, NJ Township of Chester Department of Public Works 4 insp. Chester, NJ

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Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

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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 United Plastic Recycling, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, United Plastic Recycling, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 38 violations across 4 inspections, including 29 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does United Plastic Recycling, INC. have? ▼
United Plastic Recycling, INC. has 38 OSHA violations on record, including 29 serious, 1 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $71,096.
How many OSHA inspections has United Plastic Recycling, INC. had? ▼
United Plastic Recycling, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-10-22 and the most recent on 2014-09-03. This averages 9.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Plastic Recycling, INC.? ▼
United Plastic Recycling, INC. has been assessed $71,096 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $137,204 (a 48.2% reduction).
Does United Plastic Recycling, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United Plastic Recycling, INC. has 29 serious violations, 1 willful violations, and 3 repeat 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 United Plastic Recycling, INC. operate in? ▼
United Plastic Recycling, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562920). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does United Plastic Recycling, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, United Plastic Recycling, INC. ranks #3,014 (the top 5% 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 United Plastic Recycling, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United Plastic Recycling, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $71,096 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (19.0x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Servexo in Gardena, CA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $0 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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