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West Van Material Recovery CTR

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), West Van Material Recovery CTR ranks #5,935 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 36 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty39% serious
$45,000
OSHA penalties
36
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#5,935
of 99,447 penalized employers

West Van Material Recovery CTR in Vancouver, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 36 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $45,000. 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 Van Material Recovery CTR 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 36 violations, averaging 12.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,935 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 were classified as serious - 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 (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Perry Management in Pearl City, HI is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

12.0
violations per inspection
38.9%
of violations were serious
#5,935
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 36 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (12.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How West Van Material Recovery CTR compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows West Van Material Recovery CTR runs far above peers (12.0x 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

$45,000 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is West Van Material Recovery CTR.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.009.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPAC WORLDWIDE CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2EXACT STAFF, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GREEN ERA 83RD STREE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6D&E LANDSCAPING & GR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19STAFFING NETWORK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ACTIVE THERMAL CONCE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ACCESS LABOR SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BAY PERSONNEL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0AUTOMATION PERSONNEL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0BINGHAMTON CITY DPW …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NEBCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14WATSON C&D, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17ARC ALABAMA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10S&S MANAGEMENT GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ABM JANITORIAL SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4REPUBLIC SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SPECIALTY SYSTEMS OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CASILLAS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2West Van Material Re…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 36
West Van Material Recovery CTR has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 36 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.

West Van Material Recovery CTR in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: West Van Material Recovery CTR is the #242 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($45,000).

How West Van Material Recovery CTR Compares

West Van Material Recovery CTR's 12.00 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 (12.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-03-12

Last Inspection

2014-07-28

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

12.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 12.0 violations per visit. That's $15,000 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

38.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

22

Other-Than-Serious

61.1% 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

$84,000

Current Penalty Amount

$45,000

Penalty Reduction

46.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $39,000 from the initial assessment of $84,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How West Van Material Recovery CTR compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric West Van Material Recovery CTR Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 36 2.7
Total Penalty $45,000 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,000 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for West Van Material Recovery CTR, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($45,000 here).

Pipeline Video Inspection, LLC $45,168 PA Custom Pak Illinois, INC $44,820 IL Borough of Morris Plains, Department of Public Works $44,800 NJ Borough of Butler $44,800 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Pac Worldwide Corporation 3 insp. Bethlehem, PA Exact Staff, INC. 3 insp. Oxnard, CA Green Era 83rd Street LLC 3 insp. Chicago, IL D&E Landscaping & Grading INC 3 insp. Richmond, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Davis Group, Inc. (Fort Dix Contract)
Camden, NJ
0 inspections $0
L.I. Landscaping Solutions
Deer Park, NY
0 inspections $0
Service Master of Onondaga County
Syracuse, NY
0 inspections $0
Perry Management
Pearl City, HI
0 inspections $0
Pipeline Video Inspection, LLC
Johnsonburg, PA
2 inspections $45,168

Compare West Van Material Recovery CTR vs The Davis Group, Inc. (Fort Dix Contract) side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use West Van Material Recovery CTR's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare West Van Material Recovery CTR against The Davis Group, Inc. (Fort Dix Contract), a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Van Material Recovery CTR safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, West Van Material Recovery CTR's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 36 violations across 3 inspections, including 14 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 West Van Material Recovery CTR have? ▼
West Van Material Recovery CTR has 36 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $45,000.
How many OSHA inspections has West Van Material Recovery CTR had? ▼
West Van Material Recovery CTR has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-12 and the most recent on 2014-07-28. This averages 12.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for West Van Material Recovery CTR? ▼
West Van Material Recovery CTR has been assessed $45,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $84,000 (a 46.4% reduction).
Does West Van Material Recovery CTR have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. West Van Material Recovery CTR has 14 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 Van Material Recovery CTR operate in? ▼
West Van Material Recovery CTR operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562111). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does West Van Material Recovery CTR rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, West Van Material Recovery CTR ranks #5,935 (the top 10% 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 Van Material Recovery CTR's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
West Van Material Recovery CTR's total OSHA penalty of $45,000 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (12.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Perry Management in Pearl City, HI 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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