Establishment profile
PHOENIX C&D RECYCLING
4764 NE 22ND STREET, DES MOINES, IA, 50313
562219 — Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
Summary
PHOENIX C&D RECYCLING has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 18 years of recorded history, with $2,500 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 85th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 21 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 18 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
PHOENIX C&D RECYCLING appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% 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. 5 distinct standards shown · 5 citations in this view · $2,500 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $750 | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $500 | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0067 C02 II | 1 | 1 | $500 | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0067 C02 V | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
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 5622 within IA. Peer group: 21 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for PHOENIX C&D 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 PHOENIX C&D 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2008 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,BELT CONVEYOR,JUMP ON MOVING EQUIP,UNGUARDED LIVE PARTS,CONVEYOR,LOST BALANCE,HAND | 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 18+ years. Most recent activity: 18 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 PHOENIX C&D RECYCLING. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in IA — for PHOENIX C&D RECYCLING, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other PHOENIX C&D RECYCLING operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 15 citations · 5S&S · $1,586 proposed / $1,586 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7842985 | Phoenix Recycling Portable Crusher Polk, IA | Sep 2008 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $154 | $154 |
| 7842998 | Phoenix Recycling Portable Crusher Polk, IA | Sep 2008 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 7842994 | Phoenix Recycling Portable Crusher Polk, IA | Sep 2008 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 7842993 | Phoenix Recycling Portable Crusher Polk, IA | Sep 2008 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 7842987 | Phoenix Recycling Portable Crusher Polk, IA | Sep 2008 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 7842997 | Phoenix Recycling Portable Crusher Polk, IA | Sep 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7842996 | Phoenix Recycling Portable Crusher Polk, IA | Sep 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7842995 | Phoenix Recycling Portable Crusher Polk, IA | Sep 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7842992 | Phoenix Recycling Portable Crusher Polk, IA | Sep 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7842991 | Phoenix Recycling Portable Crusher Polk, IA | Sep 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7842990 | Phoenix Recycling Portable Crusher Polk, IA | Sep 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7842989 | Phoenix Recycling Portable Crusher Polk, IA | Sep 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7842988 | Phoenix Recycling Portable Crusher Polk, IA | Sep 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7842986 | Phoenix Recycling Portable Crusher Polk, IA | Sep 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7842984 | Phoenix Recycling Portable Crusher Polk, IA | Sep 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for PHOENIX C&D 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 PHOENIX C&D RECYCLING. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for PHOENIX C&D RECYCLING. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PHOENIX C & D RECYCLING INC 4764 NE 22 STREET · DES MOINES, IA, 50313 | AirWater | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Oct 2016 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for PHOENIX C&D RECYCLING. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-29 | Referral | 5 | 5 | $2,500 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- ARTISTIC WASTE SERVICES, INC.DES MOINES — 2 federal enforcement records
- ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.MUSCATINE — 1 federal enforcement record
- A-LINE ENVIRONMENTAL DECOMMISSION SERVICEWATERLOO — 0 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on PHOENIX C&D 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 PHOENIX C&D RECYCLING's OSHA violation history?
- PHOENIX C&D RECYCLING has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 5 violations and $2,500 in total penalties.
- How does PHOENIX C&D RECYCLING's safety record compare to its industry?
- PHOENIX C&D RECYCLING operates in the other nonhazardous waste treatment and disposal industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.5.