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Wholesale Trade · Dover, NH

Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC ranks #50,535 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,940
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#50,535
of 99,447 penalized employers

Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC in Dover, NH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,940. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC 2 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #50,535 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Multilink INC. in Elyria, OH is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,940 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#50,535
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 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 Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$5,940 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.59.517.525.533.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARIES PREPARED BEEF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FENIX PARTS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AGXPLORE INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CARGILL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14KEY COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AGP GRAIN MARKETING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SOUTHERN TIRE MART, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BLUE HARVEST FISHERI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PETERSON TRACTOR COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SILVER CITY PROCESSING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TSF SPORTSWEAR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BEKO TECHNOLOGIES CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THURSTON FOOD, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HOLT & BUGBEE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LEWIS SALVAGE CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16GATEWAY RECOVERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HURON VALLEY STEEL C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32KNIGHT BROTHERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BLOOMSBURG METAL COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9INTERSTATE CATERERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Universal Recycling …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC sits at penalty rank #2,437 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($5,940 assessed).

How Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC Compares

Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC's 3.50 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 (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-02-22

Last Inspection

2019-08-29

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,970

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 10 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $2,970 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

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

$9,900

Current Penalty Amount

$5,940

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,960 from the initial assessment of $9,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 7 5.5
Total Penalty $5,940 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,970 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC, both outside NH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,940 here).

Multilink INC. $5,940 OH Ifco Systems $5,935 GA Natural Stone Solutions Finest of Sarasota, LLC $5,948 FL Perdue Grain & Oilseed LLC $5,950 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Aries Prepared Beef CO. 2 insp. Burbank, CA Fenix Parts INC 2 insp. Rahway, NJ Agxplore International, LLC 2 insp. Parma, MO Cargill INC 2 insp. Cheyenne Wells, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Multilink INC.
Elyria, OH
2 inspections $5,940
Ifco Systems
McDonough, GA
2 inspections $5,935
Natural Stone Solutions Finest of Sarasota, LLC
Sarasota, FL
5 inspections $5,948
Plus Supply International
Spring Valley, NY
0 inspections $0
Perdue Grain & Oilseed LLC
Chesapeake, VA
2 inspections $5,950

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What to do with this record

Use Universal Recycling Technologies, 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 Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC have? ▼
Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,940.
How many OSHA inspections has Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC had? ▼
Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-22 and the most recent on 2019-08-29. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC? ▼
Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC has been assessed $5,940 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,900 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Universal Recycling Technologies, 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 Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC operate in? ▼
Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC 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 Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC ranks #50,535 (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 Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $5,940 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, Multilink INC. in Elyria, OH is a similar wholesale trade employer with $5,940 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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