Establishment profile
POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES INC
720 EAST E ST, WILMINGTON, CA, 90744
Operated by Potential Industries · 1 of 2 establishments
562920 — Materials Recovery Facilities
Summary
POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES INC has accumulated 29 OSHA violations across 12 inspections over 33 years of recorded history, with $60,855 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,147 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 months ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $58,680 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4002(A) | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | Feb 2023 | Feb 2023 |
| 3314 C | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| 3203(A)(4)(B) | 1 | 1 | $5,400 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2025 |
| 342 A | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Jul 2006 | Jul 2006 |
| 3706 B | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | Aug 1997 | Aug 1997 |
| 3272 C | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | Aug 1997 | Aug 1997 |
| 3380(F)(2) | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | Feb 2023 | Feb 2023 |
| 3203(A) | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | Feb 2023 | Feb 2023 |
| 3210 C | 1 | 1 | $800 | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 3650 S12 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Jul 2006 | Jul 2006 |
| 3203 A07 F | 1 | 1 | $700 | Jul 2006 | Jul 2006 |
| 29 CFR 2340.0017 A | 1 | 1 | $560 | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 3273 M | 1 | 1 | $560 | Jul 2006 | Jul 2006 |
| 3314 H | 1 | 1 | $450 | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
| 461 A | 1 | 1 | $450 | Mar 1993 | Mar 1993 |
| 3366 D | 1 | 1 | $420 | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 29 CFR 2500.0008 A02 | 1 | 1 | $420 | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 3203 A07 C | 1 | 1 | $420 | Jul 2006 | Jul 2006 |
| 3203(B)(2) | 1 | 1 | $375 | Feb 2023 | Feb 2023 |
| 4650 H | 1 | 1 | $375 | Dec 1999 | Dec 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 nearly every other employer in NAICS 5629 within CA. Peer group: 1,147 employers. This establishment has 29 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 166 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES INC. 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 13, 2009 | FINGER,INFECTION,HAND,PUNCTURE | 1 | — | — | |
| Apr 25, 2006 | FRACTURE,RECEPTACLE,CLEANING,STRUCK AGAINST,DUMPSTER,CAUGHT BETWEEN,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,CONVEYOR | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jun 16, 1999 | LOADING,AMPUTATED,STRUCK BY,TOE,FALLING OBJECT,DOOR,MECH MALFUNCTION,FOOT | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jul 24, 1997 | CHEST,CLEARANCE,GARBAGE TRUCK,HEAD,WORK RULES,STRUCK AGAINST,COLLISION,STRUCK BY,FALLING OBJECT,UNTRAINEDFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 4 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES 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 POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES 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 POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
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). 2 facilities.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES 720 EAST E ST · WILMINGTON, CA, 90744 | RCRA | No Violation Identified QNCR 1 | 1 | 0 | — | Jul 2025 | View → |
POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES 922 EAST E STREET · WILMINGTON, CA, 90744 | WaterRCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Nov 2019 | 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.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2024-08-19 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $5,400 | |
| 2022-10-25 | Unprogrammed Related | 4 | 1 | $20,625 | |
| 2012-09-27 | Unprogrammed Related | 2 | 1 | $18,450 | |
| 2010-06-14 | Complaint | 4 | — | $2,200 | |
| 2009-04-27 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-08-17 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-07-20 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-05-15 | Accident | 5 | — | $7,430 | |
| 1999-09-23 | Accident | 2 | — | $750 | |
| 1997-07-24 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $3,750 | |
| 1993-03-16 | Complaint | 9 | — | $2,250 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES INC is one of 2 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Potential Industries.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Potential Industries across all 2 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
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- PACIFIC COAST RECYCLING, INC.GILROY — 3 federal enforcement records
- SA RECYCLINGEL CENTRO — 3 federal enforcement records
- COMMUNITY RECYCLING AND RESOURCE RECOVERYSUN VALLEY — 3 federal enforcement records
- WASTE MANAGEMENT, INCOAKLAND — 2 federal enforcement records
- BEST VALUE RECYCLINGFONTANA — 2 federal enforcement records
- SOLANO GARBAGE COMPANYFAIRFIELD — 2 federal enforcement records
- WASTE MANAGEMENTCARSON — 2 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Potential Industries, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES INCWILMINGTON, CA — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Potential Industries locationsParent rollup
- Materials Recovery FacilitiesAll employers in this industry
- Employers in CAState-wide enforcement data
- Materials Recovery Facilities in CAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Potential Industries, which operates 2 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES INC's OSHA violation history?
- POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES INC has 12 OSHA inspections on record with 29 violations and $60,855 in total penalties.
- How does POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES INC operates in the materials recovery facilities industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.9. POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES INC's self-reported DART rate is 6.75 compared to an industry average of 4.8.
- Has POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES INC had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES INC.