Establishment profile
REFRIGERANT RECYCLING INC
91-220 KOMOHANA ST, KAPOLEI, HI, 96707
562920 — Materials Recovery Facilities
Summary
REFRIGERANT RECYCLING INC has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 13 years of recorded history, with $7,875 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 79th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 44 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 77th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
REFRIGERANT RECYCLING INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, and UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
50% 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. 4 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view · $7,875 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B02 II | 1 | 1 | $2,625 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 Q01 | 1 | 1 | $1,575 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 II | 1 | 1 | $1,575 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2013 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 5629 within HI. Peer group: 44 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for REFRIGERANT RECYCLING INC. 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 REFRIGERANT RECYCLING INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 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 REFRIGERANT RECYCLING INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for REFRIGERANT RECYCLING 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 REFRIGERANT RECYCLING 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 REFRIGERANT RECYCLING 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
REFRIGERANT RECYCLING, INC. 91-220 KOMOHANA ST · KAPOLEI, HI, 96707 | WaterRCRA | No Violation Identified | 1 | 0 | — | May 2026 | View → |
REFRIGERANT RECYCLING INC 91-220 KOMOHANA STREET · KAPOLEI, HI, 96707 | Water | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | 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
First case: 2000-05-12. Most recent: 2000-05-12. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of the InteriorIGF::OT::IGF NON-HAZARDOUS RECYCLING SERVICES, KALAUPAPA NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, MOLOKAI, HAWAIIcontract · Last action 2023-02-03$98,484
- Department of the InteriorKALA FY24 GRAVELcontract · Last action 2024-05-09$84,855
- Department of the InteriorNON-HAZARDOUS RECYCLING & DISPOSAL SERVICES FOR KALAUPAPA NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, MOLOKAI, HAWAIIcontract · Last action 2025-06-15$77,947
- Department of DefenseHEXAFLUOROPROPANEcontract · Last action 2008-07-16$69,500
- Department of the InteriorWASTE DISPOSAL SERVCE FOR CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION MATERIAL, AT KALAUPAPA NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, MOLOKAI, HAWAIIcontract · Last action 2025-06-26$69,400
- Department of DefenseREFRIGERANT R-236Acontract · Last action 2011-03-02$51,750
- Department of the InteriorGREEN WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES AT KALAUPAPA NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, MOLOKAI, HAWAIIcontract · Last action 2025-06-15$39,381
- Department of DefenseDISPOSAL OF ENAMEL WHITE GOODScontract · Last action 2008-04-18$39,250
- Department of DefenseDISPOSAL OF ENAMEL WHITE GOODScontract · Last action 2008-11-18$37,300
- Department of the InteriorIGF::OT::IGF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE DISPOSAL SERVCE, KALAUPAPA NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, MOLOKAI, HAWAIIcontract · Last action 2024-03-29$30,133
- Department of DefenseQUARTERLY REMOVAL OF WHITE GOODS APPLIANCES FROM MCBHcontract · Last action 2025-05-22$29,156
- Department of DefenseEWG PICKUP/REMOVAL SERVICEScontract · Last action 2010-11-10$27,900
- Department of DefenseR134A REFRIGERANTcontract · Last action 2011-05-31$24,250
- Department of DefenseSERVICEScontract · Last action 2013-10-22$23,712
- Department of the InteriorIGF::OT::IGF NON-HAZARDOUS RECYCLING SERVICE, KALAUPAPA NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, MOLOKAI, HAWAII.contract · Last action 2016-07-21$21,570
- Department of the InteriorEVACUATION OF REFRIGERANT & OIL FROM SMALL APPLIANCES AT KALAUPAPA NATIONAL PARK (KALA).contract · Last action 2026-06-23$13,800
- Department of DefenseR114 REFRIGERANTcontract · Last action 2008-09-26$10,500
- Department of DefenseR236FA REFRIGERANTcontract · Last action 2010-09-30$9,900
- Department of the InteriorIGF::OT::IGF CPGRE, SERVICE, IRON, STEEL, NON-FERROUS SCRAP RECYCLING, KALAUPAPA NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, HAWAIIcontract · Last action 2014-07-25$3,815
- Department of CommerceREFRIGERANTcontract · Last action 2013-04-02$3,355
- Department of Homeland SecurityREMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF MIXED REFRIGERANT AT USCG BASE HONOLULUcontract · Last action 2023-02-16$456
- Department of DefenseTHE REMOVAL OF CARDBOARD AND PLASTIC AT THE HAWAII COMMISSARIEScontract · Last action 2019-10-01$0
- Department of DefenseEWG PICKUP/REMOVAL SERVICEScontract · Last action 2010-09-29$0
- Department of DefenseENAMEL WHITE GOODS DISPOSAL SERVICEScontract · Last action 2009-09-29$0
- Department of DefenseDISPOSAL OF ENAMEL WHITE GOODS (EWG)contract · Last action 2007-10-01$0
- Department of DefenseDISPOSAL OF ENAMEL WHITE GOODS (EWG)contract · Last action 2007-10-01$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 562119 - OTHER WASTE COLLECTION. Last action: 2026-06-23. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-23 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-02-08 | Planned | 4 | 4 | $7,875 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in materials recovery facilities within HI, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- ALOHA TOOL & RENTAL, INC.HONOLULU — 1 federal enforcement record
- BIG ISLAND SCRAP METAL, LLCKAILUA KONA — 1 federal enforcement record
- MAUI DISPOSAL CO INCWAILUKU — 1 federal enforcement record
- REFRIGERANT RECYCLING INCLIHUE — 1 federal enforcement record
- COUNTY OF KAUAI -SOLID WASTE DIVISION, DPWHANAPEPE — 0 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on REFRIGERANT RECYCLING INC 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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- What is REFRIGERANT RECYCLING INC's OSHA violation history?
- REFRIGERANT RECYCLING INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $7,875 in total penalties.
- How does REFRIGERANT RECYCLING INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- REFRIGERANT RECYCLING INC operates in the materials recovery facilities industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.9.