Establishment profile
EMPIRE SALVAGE & RECYCLING
1121 FRONTAGE ROAD, PRINCETON, WV, 24740
Summary
EMPIRE SALVAGE & RECYCLING has accumulated 14 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 33 years of recorded history, with $6,375 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 92nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 13,527 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 27 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
EMPIRE SALVAGE & RECYCLING appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
60% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 13 distinct standards shown · 14 citations in this view · $6,375 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1904.0002 A | 2 | 1 | $700 | Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 L01 I | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Apr 1999 | Apr 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D01 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Apr 1999 | Apr 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 D02 | 1 | 1 | $725 | Apr 1999 | Apr 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B02 IV | 1 | 1 | $725 | Apr 1999 | Apr 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $600 | Apr 1999 | Apr 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0095 A | 1 | 1 | $375 | Jul 1999 | Jul 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | $350 | Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 1 | 1 | $350 | Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $350 | Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A02 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jul 1999 | Jul 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 D01 III | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1999 | Apr 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B04 III | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1999 | Apr 1999 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers. Peer group: 13,527 employers. This establishment has 14 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for EMPIRE SALVAGE & RECYCLING. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 EMPIRE SALVAGE & RECYCLING. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 1998 | ROOF COLLAPSE,ROOF,COLLAPSE,OVERLOADED,STRUCK BY,FALLING OBJECTFatality | 2 | — | 2 |
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 27+ years. Most recent activity: 27 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 EMPIRE SALVAGE & RECYCLING. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for EMPIRE SALVAGE & RECYCLING. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for EMPIRE SALVAGE & RECYCLING. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for EMPIRE SALVAGE & RECYCLING. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for EMPIRE SALVAGE & RECYCLING. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for EMPIRE SALVAGE & RECYCLING. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of AgricultureIGF::CT::IGF DEMOLITION OF PROPERTIES AND RESTORATION IN MCDOWELL COUNTY WEST VIRGINIA.contract · Last action 2013-12-06$159,241
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF DEMOLITION AND ASBESTOS ABATEMENT SERVICES OF TRACT 2508, PIONEER BANK, IAEGER, MCDOWELL COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIAcontract · Last action 2017-03-15$44,000
- Department of AgricultureIGF::CT::IGF THIS PURCHASE ORDER IS FOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT SERVICES ON FOUR RESIDENCES LOCATED IN MCDOWELL COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA. THESE RESIDENCES WERE PURCHASED UNDER THE USDA- NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE FLOOD PLAIN EASEMENT PROGRAM.contract · Last action 2013-08-08$9,700
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 238910 - SITE PREPARATION CONTRACTORS. Last action: 2017-03-15. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-22 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $675 | |
| 1999-01-19 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-01-19 | Programmed Related | 7 | 3 | $3,950 | |
| 1998-02-05 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-05-18 | Complaint | 5 | 3 | $1,750 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on EMPIRE SALVAGE & RECYCLING 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is EMPIRE SALVAGE & RECYCLING's OSHA violation history?
- EMPIRE SALVAGE & RECYCLING has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 14 violations and $6,375 in total penalties.
- Has EMPIRE SALVAGE & RECYCLING had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving EMPIRE SALVAGE & RECYCLING.