NEVADA RECYCLING
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NEVADA RECYCLING — a recyclable material merchant wholesalers facility located at 4420 MITCHELL STREET, NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89081 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,513.20. The inspection case was opened on 2012-03-29.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $6,513.20 is 26% above the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423930). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within NV, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 27,382 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,830.01.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 5 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 7, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 1, 2012. Of the 8 total citations, 6 (75%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $6,513.20 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $6,513 penalty is higher than 71% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423930 industry in NV. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,034.
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What OSHA violations was NEVADA RECYCLING cited for?
NEVADA RECYCLING received 8 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,513.20. The inspection opened on 2012-03-29.
How much was NEVADA RECYCLING fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $6,513.20 against NEVADA RECYCLING in NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV. Average per citation: $814.15.
Is NEVADA RECYCLING a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NEVADA RECYCLING has a risk score of 5 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $6,513.20 is above the industry average.