Establishment profile
EAST COUNTY RECYCLING CO
12409 NE SAN RAFAEL ST, PORTLAND, OR, 97220
562920 — Materials Recovery Facilities
Summary
EAST COUNTY RECYCLING CO has accumulated 31 OSHA violations across 10 inspections over 36 years of recorded history, with $4,265 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 290 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 15 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
EAST COUNTY RECYCLING CO appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
80% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 5629 within OR. Peer group: 290 employers. This establishment has 31 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for EAST COUNTY RECYCLING CO. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for EAST COUNTY RECYCLING CO. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2005 | FRACTURE,ABDOMEN,COLLAPSE,PINNED,ROCK CRUSHER,LOCKING PINS,STRUCK AGAINST,CRUSHED,CONVEYOR | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 15+ years. Most recent activity: 15 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for EAST COUNTY RECYCLING CO. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for EAST COUNTY RECYCLING CO. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for EAST COUNTY RECYCLING CO. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for EAST COUNTY RECYCLING CO. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for EAST COUNTY RECYCLING CO. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for EAST COUNTY RECYCLING CO. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-09-27 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-08-30 | Planned | 7 | 2 | $585 | |
| 2005-03-07 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-08-19 | Complaint | 4 | 2 | $560 | |
| 2001-09-04 | Planned | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-11-17 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-02-28 | Complaint | 1 | — | $90 | |
| 1993-07-22 | Complaint | 5 | 2 | $2,910 | |
| 1991-09-26 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-12-06 | Planned | 6 | 1 | $120 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- COLUMBIA NORTHWEST RECYCLING INCPORTLAND — 2 federal enforcement records
- WASTE RECOVERY SYSTEMS LLCEUGENE — 1 federal enforcement record
- COR STAFFING LLCPORTLAND — 1 federal enforcement record
- OPPORTUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL LLCGRANTS PASS — 1 federal enforcement record
- WASTE MANAGEMENT OF OREGON INCHILLSBORO — 1 federal enforcement record
- GLASS TO GLASS LLCPORTLAND — 1 federal enforcement record
- OAK GROVE DISPOSAL CO INCMILWAUKIE — 1 federal enforcement record
- SP RECYCLING CORPCLACKAMAS — 1 federal enforcement record
- JACK KARROLL DAVISPORTLAND — 1 federal enforcement record
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on EAST COUNTY RECYCLING CO from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Frequently asked
- What is EAST COUNTY RECYCLING CO's OSHA violation history?
- EAST COUNTY RECYCLING CO has 10 OSHA inspections on record with 31 violations and $4,265 in total penalties.
- How does EAST COUNTY RECYCLING CO's safety record compare to its industry?
- EAST COUNTY RECYCLING CO operates in the materials recovery facilities industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.9.