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Wholesale Trade · Gainesville, GA

World Recycling, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), World Recycling, INC. ranks #5,114 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 37 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty97% serious
$50,016
OSHA penalties
37
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#5,114
of 99,447 penalized employers

World Recycling, INC. in Gainesville, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 37 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $50,016. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected World Recycling, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 37 violations, averaging 18.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,114 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 36 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $26,328 in back wages owed to 31 affected workers. For comparison, Asahi Seafood in Flushing, NY is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

18.5
violations per inspection
97.3%
of violations were serious
#5,114
of 99,447 penalized employers
$26,328
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 28/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 37 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (18.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • D Wage & hour compliance: $26K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($26K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How World Recycling, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows World Recycling, INC. runs far above peers (5.5x 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

$50,016 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 World Recycling, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.719.429.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPREMIER COOPERATIVE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SADOFF & RUDOY INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5QUALITY GRAIN CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DRILLCO CUTTING TOOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JFC INTERNATIONAL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALEXANDER MILL SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22PLUM CREEK ENVIRONME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3A & K RAILROAD MATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MICHIGAN DAIRY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ROBINSON & BELEW INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30COX & LUTER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MID-KANSAS COOPERATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FRED BEANS PARTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35EDCO AWARDS AND SPEC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LKQ CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FIRST SOURCE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TOPS PRODUCTS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALRO STEEL CORPORATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1S S STEINER INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10World Recycling, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37
World Recycling, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 37 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.

World Recycling, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, World Recycling, INC. sits at penalty rank #192 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($50,016 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, World Recycling, INC. ranks #391 among 1,587 Wholesale Trade employers with WHD recoveries ($26,328).

Combined federal exposure here: $50,016 OSHA penalties plus $26,328 WHD back wages (34.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How World Recycling, INC. Compares

World Recycling, INC.'s 18.50 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 far above peers (5.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-03-20

Last Inspection

2012-03-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

18.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$25,008

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 18.5 violations per visit. That's $25,008 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

36

Serious

97.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

2.7% 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

$74,400

Current Penalty Amount

$50,016

Penalty Reduction

32.8%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$76,344

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,384 from the initial assessment of $74,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$26,328
Employees Affected
31
WHD Violations
32
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$849
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$26,328

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that World Recycling, INC. owed $26,328 in back wages to 31 employees across 1 case and 32 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric World Recycling, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 37 5.5
Total Penalty $50,016 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $25,008 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($50,016 here).

Ventura Foods LLC $50,025 CA Stavis Seafoods LLC $50,000 MA Flexco Products, INC. $49,950 IN Calavo Growers INC. $50,100 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Premier Cooperative, INC. 2 insp. Dewey, IL Sadoff & Rudoy Industries LLP 2 insp. Fond Du Lac, WI Quality Grain CO., INC. 2 insp. Bakersfield, CA Drillco Cutting Tools INC 2 insp. Baton Rouge, LA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lincare, Inc.
Clearwater, FL
0 inspections $0
Asahi Seafood
Flushing, NY
0 inspections $0
Aspen Refrigerants INC.
Atlanta, GA
2 inspections $76,657
Best Utica Market
Brooklyn, NY
0 inspections $0
Superior Plus Energy Services INC.
Oak Ridge, NJ
2 inspections $75,912

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What to do with this record

Use World Recycling, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare World Recycling, INC. against Lincare, Inc., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether World Recycling, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Wholesale Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Wholesale Trade sector
  • World Recycling, INC. also carries $26,328 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 World Recycling, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, World Recycling, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 37 violations across 2 inspections, including 36 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does World Recycling, INC. have? ▼
World Recycling, INC. has 37 OSHA violations on record, including 36 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $50,016.
How many OSHA inspections has World Recycling, INC. had? ▼
World Recycling, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-20 and the most recent on 2012-03-21. This averages 18.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for World Recycling, INC.? ▼
World Recycling, INC. has been assessed $50,016 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $74,400 (a 32.8% reduction). Additionally, $26,328 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does World Recycling, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. World Recycling, INC. has 36 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.
Has World Recycling, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against World Recycling, INC., resulting in $26,328 in back wages owed to 31 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does World Recycling, INC. operate in? ▼
World 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.
What should I do if World Recycling, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe World Recycling, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $26,328 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does World Recycling, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, World Recycling, INC. ranks #5,114 (the top 5% 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 World Recycling, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
World Recycling, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $50,016 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (5.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Asahi Seafood in Flushing, NY is a similar wholesale trade 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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