This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2013. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Faber and Sons Recycling Safety Record

Elma, WA · Wholesale Trade

F

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

Last inspected 01/17/2013

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Faber and Sons Recycling in Elma, Washington has 15 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 9 classified as serious and $2,540 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2007 to 2013.

Faber and Sons Recycling, located in Elma, Washington, was last inspected by OSHA in 2013. 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 15 violations on file, 9 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,540.

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.

15 Violations
5 Inspections
9 Serious
$2,540 Penalties
Serious?
9 ($1,940)
Other-than-Serious?
5 ($0)
Repeat?
1 ($600)
8634.0005 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2007
OSHA initially proposed $2,740 in penalties for Faber and Sons Recycling, later reduced to $2,540 — a 7% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
8634.0005 OSHA Standard
2 citations $800
8636.0005 OSHA Standard
1 citation
8634.0010 OSHA Standard
1 citation
8633.0010 OSHA Standard
1 citation
8632.0020 OSHA Standard
1 citation $600
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/17/2013 Planned? Elma, WA 0 $0
07/11/2008 Complaint? Elma, WA 5 $1,440
07/11/2008 Complaint? Elma, WA 0 $0
12/12/2007 Referral? Elma, WA 6 $800
12/04/2007 Referral? Elma, WA 4 $300

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