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Wholesale Trade · Plainfield, IL

Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC. ranks #64,125 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$3,600
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#64,125
of 99,447 penalized employers

Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC. in Plainfield, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #64,125 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, American Building & Roofing in Chelan, WA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,600 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#64,125
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$3,600 Top 36% most affordable more affordable than 64% 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 Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.63.05.58.010.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWESTFALL ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PARKWAY IRON & METAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SA RECYCLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SB MANUFACTURING, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SOUTHEAST CONTRACTOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COLD STORAGE SOLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AARCO PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5O'HARA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NATIONAL DELI, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STILLWATER CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GENERAL SCRAP INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KIMOTO TECH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE ST. FRANCIS MERC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MENASHA PACKAGING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CAPITAL SCRAP METALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FOREST & BROOK FOOD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CONSTRUCTION MATERIA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WOODBRIDGE ENTERPRIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FLORENCE CONCRETE PR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DXP ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Vintage Tech Recycle…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC. ranks #3,052 at $3,600 current penalty.

How Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC. Compares

Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC.'s 2.00 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-07-03

Last Inspection

2015-10-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,800 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$14,400

Current Penalty Amount

$3,600

Penalty Reduction

75.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,800 from the initial assessment of $14,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $3,600 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,800 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,600 here).

Fenton World Metal Buyers $3,600 MO Riverside Automotive, LLC DBA Riverside Chrysler J $3,600 NC American Building & Roofing $3,600 WA Fort Loudon Terminal Company INC $3,600 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Westfall Roofing LLC 2 insp. Tampa, FL Parkway Iron & Metal CORP. T/a American Shredding 2 insp. Clifton, NJ Sa Recycling LLC 2 insp. Birmingham, AL SB Manufacturing, INC 2 insp. Wichita, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fenton World Metal Buyers
Fenton, MO
3 inspections $3,600
Riverside Automotive, LLC DBA Riverside Chrysler J
New Bern, NC
2 inspections $3,600
American Building & Roofing
Chelan, WA
2 inspections $3,600
Fort Loudon Terminal Company INC
Lenoir City, TN
4 inspections $3,600
James R Enterprises INC
Lexington, OK
2 inspections $3,600

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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 Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC. have? ▼
Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC. had? ▼
Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-03 and the most recent on 2015-10-13. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC.? ▼
Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC. has been assessed $3,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,400 (a 75.0% reduction).
Does Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC. has 3 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 Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC. operate in? ▼
Vintage Tech Recyclers, 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 Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC. ranks #64,125 (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 Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Vintage Tech Recyclers, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,600 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, American Building & Roofing in Chelan, WA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $3,600 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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