RICHMOND RECYCLING, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RICHMOND RECYCLING, LLC — a recyclable material merchant wholesalers facility located at 1900 SOUTH AVE., STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $50,757.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-12-20.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $50,757.00 is more than 9.8× 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 NY, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 17, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 8 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 cumulative penalty of $50,757.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $6,344.63 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $50,757 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423930 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,651.
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What OSHA violations was RICHMOND RECYCLING, LLC cited for?
RICHMOND RECYCLING, LLC received 8 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $50,757.00. The inspection opened on 2021-12-20.
How much was RICHMOND RECYCLING, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $50,757.00 against RICHMOND RECYCLING, LLC in STATEN ISLAND, NY. Average per citation: $6,344.63.
Is RICHMOND RECYCLING, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, RICHMOND RECYCLING, LLC has a risk score of 14 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $50,757.00 is above the industry average.