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Wholesale Trade · Pomona, CA

West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling ranks #60,497 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty11% serious
$4,145
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#60,497
of 99,447 penalized employers

West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling in Pomona, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,145. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,497 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Ohio Farms Packing Company LTD in Sterling, OH is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $4,148 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
11.1%
of violations were serious
#60,497
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 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 West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling 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

$4,145 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% 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 West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedATTAWAY RECYCLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MEDCO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KONTOS FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FARMERS COOPERATIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29ROSENBURG VENTURES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11AURORA COOPERATIVE E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1I.H. SCHLEZINGER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8INTERSTATE PLASTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALLSTATE BEVERAGE CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10COLANTUONO KLURMAN A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15VITERRA USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CAMDEN IRON AND META…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FITZSIMMONS METAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PIONEER MATERIALS WE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LIBERTY PREMIER META…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FARMERS COOPERATIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GREEN ZONE INVESTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SEVEN-UP BOTTLING GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VENTRA FOWLERVILLE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4POWER SPORT WAREHOUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17West Coast Recycling…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling sits at penalty rank #2,929 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($4,145 assessed).

How West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling Compares

West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling's 4.50 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

2013-01-10

Last Inspection

2014-04-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,073

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $2,073 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

11.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

88.9% 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

$16,780

Current Penalty Amount

$4,145

Penalty Reduction

75.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,635 from the initial assessment of $16,780. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 9 5.5
Total Penalty $4,145 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,073 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,145 here).

Ohio Farms Packing Company LTD $4,148 OH Intrastate Distributors INC $4,150 MI Morrison Industrial Equipment Company $4,150 MI Great Sun $4,150 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Attaway Recycling LLC 2 insp. Milledgeville, GA Medco Corporation 2 insp. Saint Louis, MO Kontos Foods INC. 2 insp. Paterson, NJ Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham 2 insp. Bellingham, MN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tuxford Recycling
Sun Valley, CA
0 inspections $0
Ohio Farms Packing Company LTD
Sterling, OH
3 inspections $4,148
ALT Wheels
Brea, CA
0 inspections $0
Intrastate Distributors INC
Detroit, MI
5 inspections $4,150
Morrison Industrial Equipment Company
Greenville, MI
2 inspections $4,150

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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 West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling have? ▼
West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,145.
How many OSHA inspections has West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling had? ▼
West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-10 and the most recent on 2014-04-23. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling? ▼
West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling has been assessed $4,145 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,780 (a 75.3% reduction).
Does West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling has 1 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 West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling operate in? ▼
West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling 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 West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling ranks #60,497 (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 West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
West Coast Recycling DBA Mission Recycling's total OSHA penalty of $4,145 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, Ohio Farms Packing Company LTD in Sterling, OH is a similar wholesale trade employer with $4,148 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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