Establishment profile
GALAXY RECYCLING, INC.
3 NEW YORK AVENUE, JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07307
423930 — Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
GALAXY RECYCLING, INC. has accumulated 12 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 18 years of recorded history, with $5,550 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 83rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 208 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 68th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 16 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GALAXY RECYCLING, INC. 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 (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, 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
50% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 12 distinct standards shown · 12 citations in this view · $5,550 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0145 C03 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 C02 I | 1 | 1 | $600 | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | $450 | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C05 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 III | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
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 in NAICS 4239 within NJ. Peer group: 208 employers. This establishment has 12 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for GALAXY RECYCLING, INC.. 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 GALAXY RECYCLING, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 16+ years. Most recent activity: 16 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 GALAXY RECYCLING, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for GALAXY RECYCLING, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for GALAXY RECYCLING, INC.. 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 GALAXY RECYCLING, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GALAXY RECYCLING, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-03-31 | Referral | 12 | 12 | $5,550 | |
| 2008-04-09 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- ABCA RECYCLING, INC.KEARNY — 2 federal enforcement records
- OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER OF BURLINGTON COUNTYMARLTON — 2 federal enforcement records
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- SIMS METAL EASTJERSEY CITY — 2 federal enforcement records
- RIVER ROAD RECYCLINGPENNSAUKEN — 2 federal enforcement records
- COLANTUONO & KLURMAN ASSOCIATES, INC.NEWARK — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GALAXY RECYCLING, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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 GALAXY RECYCLING, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- GALAXY RECYCLING, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 12 violations and $5,550 in total penalties.
- How does GALAXY RECYCLING, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- GALAXY RECYCLING, INC. operates in the recyclable material merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.7.