Establishment profile
RECYCLING ASSOCIATES, LLC
2424 NORWOOD ST. SW, UNIT 10, LENOIR, NC, 28645
562920 — Materials Recovery Facilities
Summary
RECYCLING ASSOCIATES, LLC has accumulated 12 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 3 years of recorded history, with $26,662 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 343 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
RECYCLING ASSOCIATES, LLC appears in OSHA workplace safety and WHD wage enforcement records only. No matching records were found in 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.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 5629 within NC. Peer group: 343 employers. This establishment has 12 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for RECYCLING ASSOCIATES, LLC. 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 RECYCLING ASSOCIATES, LLC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 year ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; final payment may differ. 1 case · $0 in backwages · 0 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Backwages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 – Feb 2024 | Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal | — | 0 |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for RECYCLING ASSOCIATES, LLC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for RECYCLING ASSOCIATES, LLC. 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 RECYCLING ASSOCIATES, LLC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for RECYCLING ASSOCIATES, LLC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for RECYCLING ASSOCIATES, LLC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-10 | Follow-up | 4 | 3 | $8,700 | |
| 2024-01-11 | Complaint | 6 | 1 | $17,362 | |
| 2022-09-01 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $600 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on RECYCLING ASSOCIATES, LLC 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 RECYCLING ASSOCIATES, LLC's OSHA violation history?
- RECYCLING ASSOCIATES, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 12 violations and $26,662 in total penalties.
- How does RECYCLING ASSOCIATES, LLC's safety record compare to its industry?
- RECYCLING ASSOCIATES, LLC operates in the materials recovery facilities industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.9.