Establishment profile
RECYCLING SERVICES
3301 W. 48TH PLACE, CHICAGO, IL, 60632
423930 — Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
RECYCLING SERVICES has accumulated 7 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 22 years of recorded history, with $10,000 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 72nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 299 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 61st percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 17 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
RECYCLING SERVICES appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, 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,
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 4239 within IL. Peer group: 299 employers. This establishment has 7 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for RECYCLING SERVICES. 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 SERVICES. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2009 | FRACTURE,CLEANING,LOCKOUT,CRUSHED,AIR HOSE,BALER,CONTUSION,RAMFatality | 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 17+ years. Most recent activity: 17 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 RECYCLING SERVICES. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for RECYCLING SERVICES. 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 SERVICES. 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 SERVICES. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for RECYCLING SERVICES. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for RECYCLING SERVICES. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-03-20 | Accident | 6 | 6 | $10,000 | |
| 2004-04-23 | Complaint | 1 | — | $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 IL, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- INTERCON SOLUTIONSCHICAGO HEIGHTS — 3 federal enforcement records
- MALVAES SOLUTIONS, INCORPORATEDCHICAGO — 2 federal enforcement records
- BLUFF CITY METAL RECYCLING INC.ELGIN — 2 federal enforcement records
- AURORA METAL RECYCLINGAURORA — 2 federal enforcement records
- ELG METALS, INC.CHICAGO — 2 federal enforcement records
- T & T RECYCLING, INC.HURST — 2 federal enforcement records
- UNITED SCRAP METALCICERO — 2 federal enforcement records
- SCRAP METAL SERVICES, LLCBURNHAM — 2 federal enforcement records
- Lakeshore Recycling Systems, LLCBURBANK — 2 federal enforcement records
- NAPUCK SALVAGE OF WAUPACA, LLCCHICAGO — 2 federal enforcement records
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on RECYCLING SERVICES 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 SERVICES's OSHA violation history?
- RECYCLING SERVICES has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 7 violations and $10,000 in total penalties.
- How does RECYCLING SERVICES's safety record compare to its industry?
- RECYCLING SERVICES operates in the recyclable material merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.7.
- Has RECYCLING SERVICES had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving RECYCLING SERVICES.