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Wholesale Trade · Aurora, OR

Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated ranks #82,453 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$1,400
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#82,453
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated in Aurora, OR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #82,453 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Cameron International Corporation in Corpus Christi, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,400 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#82,453
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.0 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 Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated runs well below peers (0.15x 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

$1,400 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% 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 Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSIERRA INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8OLDHAM LUMBER CO.,INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10INTERNATIONAL AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20ROBERT BATES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8BROOKMAN IRON AND ME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17EAST SIDE JERSEY DAI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SCHUPAN & SONS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THERMO FISHER SCIENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3RAW DEAL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ARROW GLOBAL ASSET D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3EMCO CHEMICAL DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GRAINCO FS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4APPERTAIN CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14OLIVE HILL HARDWOODS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27THE CYPHER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SUBURBAN PROPANE, L.P., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ELECTRO MATIC PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2THE KROGER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FARMERS ELEVATOR COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ADVANCED RECYCLING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Wurdinger Recycling …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15
Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated sits at penalty rank #3,845 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($1,400 assessed).

How Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated Compares

Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated's 5.00 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 well below peers (0.15x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-08-26

Last Inspection

2011-09-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$467

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $467 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$1,400

Current Penalty Amount

$1,400

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 15 5.5
Total Penalty $1,400 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $467 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,400 here).

Hysco America Company, INC. $1,400 AL Meijer Distribution Center #85 $1,400 MI Cameron International Corporation $1,400 TX Awers INC $1,400 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sierra International, INC. 3 insp. Litchfield, IL Oldham Lumber CO.,INC. 3 insp. Dallas, TX International American Supermarkets CORP. 3 insp. Piscataway, NJ Robert Bates, INC. 3 insp. New Bedford, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hysco America Company, INC.
Greenville, AL
2 inspections $1,400
Meijer Distribution Center #85
Lansing, MI
3 inspections $1,400
Cameron International Corporation
Corpus Christi, TX
2 inspections $1,400
Awers INC
Bellevue, WA
2 inspections $1,400
Creganna Tactx Medical
Plymouth, MN
2 inspections $1,400

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What to do with this record

Use Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated'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 Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 3 inspections, including 10 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 Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated have? ▼
Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated had? ▼
Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-26 and the most recent on 2011-09-16. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated? ▼
Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated has been assessed $1,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated has 10 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 Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated operate in? ▼
Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated 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 Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated ranks #82,453 (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 Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wurdinger Recycling Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $1,400 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cameron International Corporation in Corpus Christi, TX is a similar wholesale trade employer with $1,400 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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