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Wholesale Trade · Philadelphia, PA

United States Recycling INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United States Recycling INC. ranks #59,778 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$4,250
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#59,778
of 99,447 penalized employers

United States Recycling INC. in Philadelphia, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected United States Recycling INC. 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,778 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Rug Doctor, LLC in Fenton, MO is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $4,250 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#59,778
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How United States Recycling INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows United States Recycling INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$4,250 Top 40% most affordable more affordable than 60% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 United States Recycling INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.625.237.850.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBATES CONTAINER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FORTUNE PLASTIC & ME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UNIVAR USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PENNY NEWMAN GRAIN C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ATLANTIC BEVERAGE CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WAKEFERN FOOD CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SCOTT COOPERATIVE AS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MILLER AUTO PARTS & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 48WHOLESALE PRODUCE SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DELI-BOY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BENJAMIN STEEL COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BARTLETT COOPERATIVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FRENCHMAN VALLEY COOP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNITED MILWAUKEE SCR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UACJ AUTOMOTIVE WHIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SCHWANS FOOD COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2T & T RECYCLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MILLER'S CRAFT MEATS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9COMPLETE WELDERS SUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLUMBIA GRAIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1United States Recycl…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
United States Recycling INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

United States Recycling INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: United States Recycling INC. is the #2,880 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($4,250).

How United States Recycling INC. Compares

United States Recycling INC.'s 1.50 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-23

Last Inspection

2016-03-24

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,125

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $2,125 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$4,250

Current Penalty Amount

$4,250

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric United States Recycling INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $4,250 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,125 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,250 here).

Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated $4,250 MA Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems INC. $4,250 UT Rug Doctor, LLC $4,250 MO Savage Services Corporation $4,250 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bates Container 2 insp. Von Ormy, TX Fortune Plastic & Metal, INC. 2 insp. Jersey City, NJ Univar USA INC. 2 insp. Jamestown, NC Penny Newman Grain Company, INC. 2 insp. Stockton, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated
Attleboro, MA
2 inspections $4,250
Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems INC.
Sandy, UT
4 inspections $4,250
Rug Doctor, LLC
Fenton, MO
3 inspections $4,250
Savage Services Corporation
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $4,250
Brandt Produce Inc.
Pharr, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use United States Recycling INC.'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 United States Recycling INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, United States Recycling INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does United States Recycling INC. have? ▼
United States Recycling INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,250.
How many OSHA inspections has United States Recycling INC. had? ▼
United States Recycling INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-23 and the most recent on 2016-03-24. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United States Recycling INC.? ▼
United States Recycling INC. has been assessed $4,250 in current OSHA penalties.
Does United States Recycling INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United States Recycling INC. has 2 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 United States Recycling INC. operate in? ▼
United States 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 United States 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 States Recycling INC. ranks #59,778 (the lower half 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 States Recycling INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United States Recycling INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,250 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rug Doctor, LLC in Fenton, MO is a similar wholesale trade employer with $4,250 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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