Cougle's Recycling Safety Record
Hamburg, PA · Administrative & Waste Services
Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.
Last inspected 01/14/2026
According to OSHA enforcement records, Cougle's Recycling in Hamburg, Pennsylvania has 42 workplace safety violations across 11 inspections, with 35 classified as serious and $25,726 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1998 to 2026.
About This Safety Record
Cougle's Recycling in Hamburg, Pennsylvania has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the administrative & waste services industry, this places Cougle's Recycling among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.
35 of the 42 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Pennsylvania workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.
Violation Breakdown
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Workers' Compensation in Pennsylvania
Workers injured on the job in Pennsylvania may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation, specific loss benefits.
- Filing deadline: 3 years from injury date
- Important: Must report injury to employer within 21 days
- Statute: Pa. Stat. tit. 77, § 1 et seq.
This is general information about workers' compensation laws in Pennsylvania, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for your specific situation.
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No workplace accident investigations on file for Cougle's Recycling in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2026 | Complaint? | Hamburg, PA | 0 | $0 |
| 05/02/2017 | Complaint? | Hamburg, PA | 1 | $4,156 |
| 03/13/2015 | Referral? | Hamburg, PA | 2 | $3,510 |
| 11/16/2011 | Complaint? | Hamburg, PA | 1 | $1,340 |
| 06/17/2010 | Referral? | Hamburg, PA | 0 | $0 |
| 05/21/2008 | Planned? | Hamburg, PA | 13 | $4,650 |
| 12/12/2000 | Planned? | Hamburg, PA | 7 | $3,070 |
| 12/12/2000 | Planned? | Hamburg, PA | 0 | $0 |
| 06/28/2000 | Planned? | Hamburg, PA | 0 | $0 |
| 06/28/2000 | Planned? | Hamburg, PA | 0 | $0 |
| 11/12/1998 | Referral? | Hamburg, PA | 18 | $9,000 |
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