This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2010. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Allen Co. Recyclers INC Safety Record

Lima, OH · Manufacturing

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 11/17/2010

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Allen Co. Recyclers INC in Lima, Ohio has 47 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 20 classified as serious and $86,655 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2004 to 2010.

Allen Co. Recyclers INC, located in Lima, Ohio, was last inspected by OSHA in 2010. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 47 violations on file, 20 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $86,655.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

47 Violations
5 Inspections
20 Serious
$86,655 Penalties
Serious?
20 ($19,880)
Repeat?
15 ($12,175)
Willful?
7 ($54,600)
Other-than-Serious?
5 ($0)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (14 total) since 2004
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (9 total) since 2004
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 2004
1910.0024 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2004
1910.0176 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2004
OSHA initially proposed $213,400 in penalties for Allen Co. Recyclers INC, later reduced to $86,655 — a 59% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
14 citations $24,850
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
9 citations $10,090
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $25,575
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
4 citations $3,750
1910.0176 OSHA Standard
4 citations $2,030
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/17/2010 Complaint? Lima, OH 1 $2,500
07/05/2005 Follow-Up? Lima, OH 16 $9,775
09/24/2004 Complaint? Lima, OH 1 $2,500
06/30/2004 Referral? Lima, OH 2 $16,000
03/19/2004 Complaint? Lima, OH 27 $55,880

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