Establishment profile
WEST SEATTLE RECYCLING INC
3881 16TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA, 98106
423930 — Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
WEST SEATTLE RECYCLING INC has accumulated 7 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 10 years of recorded history, with $4,480 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 67th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 348 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 60th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 9 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WEST SEATTLE RECYCLING INC 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 (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, 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. 7 distinct standards shown · 7 citations in this view · $4,480 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 296-863-40005 | 1 | 1 | $1,920 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 296-800-11005 | 1 | 1 | $960 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 296-800-14005 | 1 | 1 | $960 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 296-806-40508 | 1 | 1 | $320 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 296-806-40510 | 1 | 1 | $320 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 296-800-28027(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 296-863-60005 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
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 4239 within WA. Peer group: 348 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 WEST SEATTLE 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 WEST SEATTLE RECYCLING INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 9+ years. Most recent activity: 9 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 WEST SEATTLE RECYCLING INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WEST SEATTLE 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 WEST SEATTLE 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 WEST SEATTLE RECYCLING INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WEST SEATTLE RECYCLING INC. 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 WEST SEATTLE RECYCLING INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-10 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-10-01 | Referral | 7 | 5 | $4,480 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on WEST SEATTLE 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is WEST SEATTLE RECYCLING INC's OSHA violation history?
- WEST SEATTLE RECYCLING INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 7 violations and $4,480 in total penalties.
- How does WEST SEATTLE RECYCLING INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- WEST SEATTLE RECYCLING INC operates in the recyclable material merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.7.