Establishment profile
GERSHOW RECYCLING
1885 PITKIN AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY, 11212
423930 — Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
GERSHOW RECYCLING has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 2 inspections over 19 years of recorded history, with $825 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 28th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 286 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 60th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 16 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GERSHOW RECYCLING 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
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Below average violations in NAICS 4239 within NY. Peer group: 286 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for GERSHOW RECYCLING. 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 GERSHOW 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2006 | CHEST,FLAGMAN,TRUCK,RUN OVERFatality | 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 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 GERSHOW RECYCLING. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for GERSHOW 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 GERSHOW RECYCLING. 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 GERSHOW RECYCLING. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GERSHOW RECYCLING. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for GERSHOW RECYCLING. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-17 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $825 | |
| 2006-09-20 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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Other employers in recyclable material merchant wholesalers within NY, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- EDWARD ARNOLD SCRAP PROCESSORS, INC.CORFU — 3 federal enforcement records
- EMPIRE STATE CARDBOARD PAPER RECYCLING CORP.MASPETH — 3 federal enforcement records
- SAL'S METAL CORP.BRONX — 3 federal enforcement records
- ROYAL OAK RECYCLINGNORTH TONAWANDA — 2 federal enforcement records
- ASAP SCRAP RECYCLING LLCWALDEN — 2 federal enforcement records
- HUDSON BAYLOR CORPORATIONPOUGHKEEPSIE — 2 federal enforcement records
- OTSEGO AUTO CRUSHERS LLCONEONTA — 2 federal enforcement records
- U.S. DEMO INC. .WILSON — 2 federal enforcement records
- RENSSELAER IRON & STEEL, INCRENSSELAER — 2 federal enforcement records
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GERSHOW 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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Frequently asked
- What is GERSHOW RECYCLING's OSHA violation history?
- GERSHOW RECYCLING has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 1 violation and $825 in total penalties.
- How does GERSHOW RECYCLING's safety record compare to its industry?
- GERSHOW RECYCLING operates in the recyclable material merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.7.
- Has GERSHOW RECYCLING had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving GERSHOW RECYCLING.