Tier 2 Severe

REWORLD WASTE LLC

📍 21750 HOOVER RD, WARREN, MI 48089🏭 Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (NAICS 562219)📅 2024-12-19
$70,000.00
Total Penalties
1
Citations
49/100
Risk Score
394
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, REWORLD WASTE LLC — a other nonhazardous waste treatment and disposal facility located at 21750 HOOVER RD, WARREN, MI 48089 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $70,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-12-19.

Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $70,000.00 is more than 16.8× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 562219). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.

State Context: Within MI, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 106,495 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,470.95.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 28, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 30, 2025. Of the 1 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $70,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

The singular, high-gravity willful violation issued to Reworld Waste LLC underscores a profound breakdown in

Industry Benchmark (MI)

This facility's $70,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 562219 industry in MI. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,814.

$6,814
State Avg
$70,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(01)
Duty to Have Fall Protection
Willful
Penalty: $70,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 28, 2025Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was REWORLD WASTE LLC cited for?

REWORLD WASTE LLC received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $70,000.00. The inspection opened on 2024-12-19.

How much was REWORLD WASTE LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $70,000.00 against REWORLD WASTE LLC in WARREN, MI. Average per citation: $70,000.00.

Is REWORLD WASTE LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, REWORLD WASTE LLC has a risk score of 49 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $70,000.00 is above the industry average.